Synopsis
This volume examines how running and runners have changed, from Emil Zatopek in the 1940s to Uta Pippig in the 1990s. It does so by detailing the development, training techniques, coaching, competitions, motives and perspectives of 21 great runners. Runners from 17 countries are represented in the book which include: Emil Zatopek; Sebastian Coe; Bill Rodgers; Kip Keino; Lorraine Moller; Uta Pippig; Priscilla Welch; Steve Jones; Said Aoutia; Lasse Viren; Ingrid Kristiansen; Noureddine Morceli; Frank Shorter; Toshihiko Seko; Rosa Mota; Alberto Juantorena; Juma Ikangaa; Rob de Castella; Joan Benoit Samuelson; Gret Waitz; and Arturo Barrios.
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About the Author
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Michael Sandrock is an accomplished sports journalist with over 10 years of sports writing experience. He's a two-time winner and two-time runner-up of the Colorado Press Association Best Sports Story of the Year and has received the Colorado Society of Professional Journalists award for sports writing. Michael is currently sports editor of the Colorado Daily newspaper and freelances for several running publications, including Running Times, Runner's World, American Runner, and Footnotes.
An avid runner for 25 years, Michael is a training partner for many elite runners. He earned varsity letters in track and cross country from the University of Colorado, where he graduated with honors, and holds personal bests of 2:24 marathon, 30:23 10K, and 14:48 5K. He coached high school track and cross country and also coached track for the United States Information Agency in Africa.
Michael is the founder of the ""Shoes for Africa"" project where runners donate new and used running shoes and clothes for underprivileged athletes in several countries, including the United States.
Michael is a member of the Colorado Press Association and the Colorado Society of Professional Journalists.
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