Book Reviews

Kelly Holmes: Black, White, and Gold. Autobiography by British runner Kelly Holmes, who won gold medals in both the 800m and 1500m at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
Duel in the Sun: Alberto Salazar, Dick Beardsley, and America's Greatest Marathon. The story of the 1982 Boston Marathon when Alberto Salazar and Dick Beardsley ran virtually shoulder to shoulder for the whole race.
Running High. Autobiography by Hugh Symonds who attempted to run all of Britain's 3000+ feet mountains, in one continuous run.
Paula. My Story So Far. Autobiography by women's marathon world record holder and multiple world champion over cross country, half marathon and marathon, Paula Radcliffe.

Films and DVDs

Spirit of the Marathon. Documentary following six runners as they each prepare for and ultimately face the challenge of the Chicago Marathon.
The Four Minute Mile. The true story of one of the greatest achievements in sporting history - to be the first person to run a mile in under four minutes.

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