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(More customer reviews)Unfortunately, Mr. Gruber's publisher didn't take the time to provide Amazon with some summary information to help Amazon shoppers understand what this book is and isn't. That is a shame. This is not a book on how to run marathons, or race strategy, or training programs. Mr. Gruber and a handful of other men in 1996 and 1997 ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks to raise money and awareness of Leukemia. Although many recent ultramarathoners have endured grueling races in deserts and mountains to test human endurance, few if any of these have done so for charity, and 52 marathons in 52 weeks is unparalleled even among the most accomplished current ultrarunners. What motivated Gruber to dedicate a year of his life to this cause? How did he prepare for it? What kept him going through fatigue, pain, nagging injuries, and the sheer monumental nature of his quest on behlf of leukemia sufferers everywhere? That is what the book is about. Runners will love it because there is enough detail about his running to satisfy their interest. Non-runners will love it because they already think runners are crazy and Gruber's achievement will confirm this feeling! ;) The charity aspect of the story will interest readers regardless of how they feel about running.
Mr. Gruber, anyone who has run in a marathon can appreciate what 52 in 52 weeks means. But it is why you did it and who benefited from it most that causes people to pay homage to your accomplishment. It's been ten years now, why not give a shot at 365 5Ks in 365 days for the same or a new charity? A runner is never too old to make a difference!
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