The Coolest Race on Earth: Mud, Madmen, Glaciers, and Grannies at the Antarctica Marathon
- ISBN-10
- 1556527381
- ISBN-13
- 9781556527388
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 216
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-01-01
- Publisher
- Chicago Review Press
- Author
- John Hanc
Description
Chronicles the author's participation in The Last Marathon, a race that takes place in Antarctica, describing the unique challenges the location presents while weaving together the histories of Antarctic exploration and marathons.
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