Book Description: University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2002. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine, now in mylar protection. First Printing. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. "STAYING THE COURSE recounts the stunning race that made Beardsley a celebritiy and the difficult years that followed, including his recovery from a near-fatal farm accident, his subsequent addiction to painkillers, and a very public arrest for forging prescriptions. His story of overcoming extreme obstacles speaks to anyone who loves competition, who has survived a catastrophe, or who has pursued a seemingly impossible goal." This book has 203 pages and is illustrated. The book is a SIGNED AND DATED PRESENTATION copy from the author, Dick Beardsley. [housed in F-up].

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Title

Staying The Course: A Runner's Toughest Race

Publisher

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.: Univ of Minnesota Pr

Publication Date

2002

Language

English

ISBN 10

081663758X

ISBN 13

9780816637584

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Fine

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Inscribed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

The controversial career of marathon runner Dick Beardsley is featured in this look inside the head of a distance runner as it describes his difficult life, what life is like as a celebrated athlete, and many struggles to overcome obtacles ranging from anear-fatal farm accident to recovery from an addiction to painkillers.

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"There are faster and more decorated runners than Dick Beardsley, but probably none with a more compelling life story. You'll want to read this book in one big gulp, then return again and again for inspiration both on and off the roads." -New York Runner

"In the long run, Beardsley's book is a winner." -Pioneer Press

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