{"product_id":"the-race-that-changed-running-the-inside-story-of-utmb-paperback","title":"The Race That Changed Running: The Inside Story of Utmb - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDoug Mayer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKilian Jornet\u003c\/b\u003e (Preface by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow the ultra marathon around Mont Blanc turned trail running into a mega sport\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwenty years ago, a small band a runners came up with an idea: hold a race around the Alps' highest peak, covering more than 100 miles through Italy, France and Switzerland. They expected a few crazy souls. Instead more than 700 runners showed up. Running was changed forever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the improbable story of how Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) became one of the world's great sporting events even as it set new limits of human endurance. It is a story of how world's best runners, in the historic home of mountain adventures, brought about a revolution in running that has been felt across the globe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor this unbiased and inside look at the past, present and future of the UTMB, author and trail runner Doug Mayer, was given unfettered access to the UTMB archives, and spoke to more than 100 people, from race organizers and winners, to experts and scientists, to those who love the UTMB, and even those who hate it. The result is a book with more than 200 photos, maps and infographics that is the most comprehensive perspective into trail running's greatest race. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoug Mayer\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, journalist and founder of the trail running tour company, \u003ci\u003eRun the Alps\u003c\/i\u003e. He has co-authored two other books with Helvetiq, \u003ci\u003eTrail Running Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRun the Alps Switzerland: 30 Must-Do Trail Runs\u003c\/i\u003e. Doug lives in Chamonix, France, with his partner, English Knowles and their trail running labradoodle, Izzy. Doug is a past producer of the Peabody-Award winning show, \u003ci\u003eCar Talk\u003c\/i\u003e, and has run the UTMB race twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.4 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 13, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52585178956069,"sku":"9783039640140","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/2487\/2485\/files\/6ECKtLp8_I9783039640140.webp?v=1781599323","url":"https:\/\/c4lhome.com\/products\/the-race-that-changed-running-the-inside-story-of-utmb-paperback","provider":" Companion for Life Five Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}