Running's Strangest Tales: Extraordinary but True Tales from Over Five Centuries of Running

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Iain Spragg

Running's Strangest Tales

Extraordinary but True Tales from Over Five Centuries of Running

Iain Spragg

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Portico
16 November 2017

True stories; Field sports: fishing, hunting, shooting

Running’s Strangest Tales is a fascinating collection of weird and wonderful stories from the world of running, from the earliest marathon to today’s high-tech, apped-up approach.

Within these pages you’ll find the bizarre story of the Norwegian footballer forced to miss a crucial World Cup qualifier after colliding with a moose on his morning jog, the American ultra-marathoner who had all his toenails removed to improve his running, and why some runners at the 2015 Tokyo marathon were wearing GPS-enabled, edible bananas, complete with LEDs and incoming Twitter updates.

Packed with tales that are so odd you’ll hardly believe them, this book makes the perfect gift for all running enthusiasts, from the seasoned marathoner to the park jogger, and those who only ever run a bath.

Word count: 45,000

By: Iain Spragg
Imprint: Portico
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9781910232927
ISBN 10: 1910232920
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 16 November 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Iain Spragg is a sports journalist and author with 20 years experience. He has written for a wide range of national newspapers including the Daily Mirror and The Daily Telegraph, while his book credits include Twickenham:100 Years of Rugby's HQ, The World Cup in 100 Objects and Cycling's Strangest Tales.