| Description |
xv, 224 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Duo in the sun (1978) -- Birth of the boom (1972) -- A man. A plan. A road race (1973) -- "Will Rogers" and the car he drove in with (1974) -- Cuba Libre (1965-1975) -- The good die young (May 30, 1975) -- Boston Billy (1974-1975) -- Showdown at noon (1975) -- Cheaters prosper (1976) -- Three for the road (1976) -- New York, New York (1976) -- The ligaments that bind (1977) -- Show me the money (1977) -- Death's door (1978) -- Foreign footsteps (1979) -- A brave new world (1980) -- The king is dead. Long live the king (1981) -- Boom's end (1982). |
| Summary |
Chronicles the golden age of running in the 1970's by looking at the lives, careers, and achievements of three famous runners who inspired sedentary Americans to start moving. |
| Subject |
Shorter, Frank, 1947-
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Rodgers, Bill, 1947-
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Salazar, Alberto, 1958-
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Long-distance runners -- United States -- Biography.
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Long-distance running -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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| ISBN |
9780547773964 |
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054777396X |
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