The Road to Sparta : Reliving the Epic Run that Inspired the World’s Greatest Foot Race

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by Dean Karnazes

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Format Paperback / Softback

ISBN-10 1760295329

ISBN-13 9781760295325

Edition Main

Publisher Allen & Unwin

Imprint Allen & Unwin

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Jan 4th, 2018

Print length 304 Pages

Weight 270 grams

Dimensions 20.50 x 14.50 x 2.30 cms

Product Classification: Classical history / classical civilisation Marathon & cross-country running

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The story of the 153-mile run from Athens to Sparta that inspired the marathon and saved democracy, as told - and experienced - by ultramarathon runner and bestselling author Dean Karnazes.

In 490 BCE Pheidippides ran for 36 hours straight from Athens to Sparta to seek help in defending Athens from a Persian invasion. He was hailed as a hero and his run stands enduringly as one of greatest physical accomplishments in history.

Dean Karnazes honours this achievement and his own Greek heritage by attempting this ancient journey in modern times. His account of running the gruelling Spartathlon, fuelled only by the figs, olives and meats available to Pheidippides, will captivate even the most sedentary readers.

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