A race like no other
Subtitle: 26.2 miles through the streets of New York
By: Liz Robbins.
Publisher: Harper; Publishers Group UK [distributor]
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York; Enfield
Language: eng
Number of pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9780061373138
Subjects: Marathon running -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.; Runners (Sports) -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
Genres: Biography.
Description: A narrative account of the 2007 New York City marathon interweaves the stories of professional and amateur participants, from Great Britain's world-record holder Paula Radcliffe and Latvian two-time winner Jelena Prokopcuka to South African former champion Hendrick Ramaala and a young cancer survivor running his first race.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.