Bob Phillips takes us on an exhilarating journey across the formative years of marathon running - from 1896 through to the Olympic marathons of the 1950s that revolutionised the event. Through a compelling blend of personal memoirs, anecdotes, runner biographies, torrid tales and extraordinary facts and figures, the book shines a light on Britain's role in the development of marathon running and how its courageous competitors have invariably captured the public imagination. Learn about the brilliant generational talents who have cemented the event at the pinnacle of popular athletics, from the days when naive amateurs ran for tin medals towards the era of highly trained professionals. 26 Miles 385 Yards is a must-have book for every marathon enthusiast.

About the Author

Bob Phillips has followed athletics as a fan and journalist for some 60 years. He was a youthful spectator at the 1958 Commonwealth Games, worked for the prestigious World Sports monthly magazine, and was for 17 years a member of the BBC Radio 5 athletics commentary team, covering all major events worldwide. He has also reported or broadcast on many other sports. He has written half a dozen books on sports history.

Reviews

"This book is a fascinating read and a great addition to the history of athletics."

* Athletics International *

"One for marathon aficionados, this tome covers a lot of ground - some 26 miles 385 yards to be exact."

* Pitch Magazine *



Book Information
ISBN 9781801503914
Author Bob Phillips
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Pitch Publishing Ltd
Publisher Pitch Publishing Ltd