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Second Sunrise

Five Decades of History at the Western States Endurance Run

John Trent Vicky Vaughn Shea

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English
Broad Book Press
10 January 2024
The History of How Western States Came to Be

Since its founding in 1974, Western States has been predicated on the notion that in the beginning at the first sunrise, as the run begins at 5 a.m., there must always be hope that 100 miles was within a runner's grasp. And then, with the start of a second sunrise, there had to be continued determination to search out where the finish still might lie. Even if the clock ran out, the second sunrise would not fail you. The hope of a second sunrise would always be enough to get you to the finish.

This project has been a dream for Ponderosa Pine Design founder Vicky Vaughn Shea for years. Determined to make this book a reality she enlisted 11-time Western States finisher and ultra-running writer John Trent to bring the story to life. Together they crafted a beautiful coffee table book that showcases the rich history of the Western States trail and the runners who keep its traditions alive. This coffee table book details:

10 x 9.5"" hardcover book192 full color pages printed on high quality, heavyweight paper175+ photographs depicting the history of the raceEnd sheets that include the names of every Western States Endurance Run finisher throughout its history through 2022

Second SunriseFans of What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami and Thirst: 2600 Miles to HomePeople who enjoy collecting history and beautiful photographic coffee table books
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Imprint:   Broad Book Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 241mm,  Width: 254mm, 
ISBN:   9798985191301
Pages:   192
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: The Western States Comes To Life Part II: The Western States 100 Is Born Part III: The Western States Endurance Run Takes Hold Part IV: The Western States Endurance Run Endures Part V: The Western States Endurance Run Sees Its Second Sunrise

John Trent is past president of the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run Board of Trustees and a 10-time WS 100 finisher. He has been involved in ultra running as a journalist, organizer, volunteer, and competitor since 1987. A former two-time Nevada Sportswriter of the Year, he lives in Reno, Nev., where he is race director of the Silver State 50/50 and runs trails with his family of ultrarunners, wife Jill, and daughters Annie and Katie. A practicing journalist since 1987, John's work has been honored on numerous occasions, including by the Nevada State Press Association, Gannett Corporation and the Associated Press Sports Editors. From 2004-2006, John served as lead speechwriter and deputy press secretary for Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn. He is currently the Senior Editor for News & Features at the University of Nevada, Reno, and is author of the book Legacy: 100 Years of Athletics at the University of Nevada. Vicky Vaughn Shea is the owner of Ponderosa Pine Design in Reno, Nevada. She is passionate about working with publishers, editorial teams, and/or authors to create book designs that best complement a topic. Over the years, she has designed covers and interiors for hundreds of books of all types from beginning to end. She specializes in coffee table history books and corporate books, cookbooks, guidebooks, and children's books.

Reviews for Second Sunrise: Five Decades of History at the Western States Endurance Run

"""An excellent Western States history thoroughly researched and well written. Anyone who has ever been involved with WS and those who have heard about WS will want Second Sunrise."" —Charles Savage, 20-time Western States finisher and longtime WS board member"


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