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The Extra Mile: One Woman’s Personal Journey to Ultra-running Greatness

Meghan — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:54:18 +0000

Those who’d rather go for a run before breakfast, or who want to know why anyone would, can find some insight here. Pam Reed is an ultra-runner, one of those who run races of 100+ miles. After such a run, in the dessert, she will eat, sleep, wake up and – yes, you guessed it – go for a little run, a short one with a friend, maybe 4 or 5 miles. Whether you’re a marathoner or a couch potato, you will be amazed by this woman’s drive.

A Fan’s Notes: A Fictional Memoir

tdomf_4d405 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:57:04 +0000

This book, a cult classic written in 1968, is an honest and intelligent account of the life of a lonely, mentally ill, alcoholic obsessed with football and Frank Gifford, the NY Giants running back. While this may sound like Charles Bukowski, it is more thoughtful and human. The book is at times hilarious, at times angry and always deeply sad. But somehow it manages to avoid being depressing. You may be surprised at how much you have to learn from someone in Exley’s shoes.