Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)The thing that pleased me most about this book, written by a deeply amusing and insightful Brit, Toby Tanser, is that he has turned the New York City Marathon into an accessible source of enjoyment for all, not just runners but visitors and family as well.
Not only does he tweak the great city of New York into a handful of joyful and fascinating stories, but he brings the reader into direct contact with the city's people and streets. How detailed his research must have been to be able to say of my own local bagel shop that it has the most dough for the dollar (Pick-A-Bagel on 2nd Ave at 77th St) and yet thereafter list dozens of other shops, locales and curiosities that are minutely detailed and wonderfully inviting. Reading his book, New York becomes the friendliest spot on earth - and it certainly can be that. The book proves it.
Author Tanser also adds humanism: he describes the race-director's birthplace as having been on the same Avenue around Mile 22 of the NYC Marathon itself. I didn't know that, and I used to WORK for the race director for 7 years. Imagine.
Additionally, since he's a superb and responsible runner himself, Tanser squeezes the finest running-resources into his book. As marathon reference tool, city-guide and training manual, this book really has it all- and it's not too long, which is a plus for runners eager to get going!
Click Here to see more reviews about: The Essential Guide to Running the New York City Marathon
This practical "how-to" guide helps take the stress out of planning for the marathon. Readers will find sections on every conceivable aspect of preparing for-and enjoying-the big day, including: €How to Enter €Three 16-week Training Guides €The Top 14 Tips for Surviving in the City €The Weather and What to Wear €Hotels €Volunteering €The Race Expo €Where to Run in NYC €Getting to-and Surviving-the Start €Best Bagel and Pizza Restaurants in the City €Spectator Essentials €The Course-for the Marathoner and for the Spectator €NYC Sports Doctors €Tips from the Pros
Click here for more information about The Essential Guide to Running the New York City Marathon
0 comments:
Post a Comment