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by George Banker (Author), Jeff Galloway (Foreword)
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With more than 30,000 participants each year, The Marine Corps Marathon is fast becoming one of the most popular 'fun runs' in the world. This volume perfectly captures the heart and soul of the race and those who take part - top athletes and amateur runners, as well as charity marathoners and celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey. With its engaging text and hundreds of photographs, it tells the stories of the 330,000 people that have crossed the finish line since the first race in 1976 - their joy and triumph, as well as the mental and physical pain they endured during its gruelling 26 miles.

About the Author
George Banker is a retired US Air Force Reserve, and a member of the Marine Corps Marathon Publicity Committee. He is also senior writer for the Runner's Gazette and a correspondent for the Running Journal.

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  • Paperback: 205 pages
  • Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Fachverlag und Buchhandel GmbH; illustrated edition edition (September 15, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1841262226
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841262222
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #553,063 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great information and history for the Marine Corps Marathon, December 18, 2007
Great book about the history of the Marine Corps Marathon, "The People's Marathon."
I had a chance to meet George Banker at the 2007 Marine Corps Marathon.

Recommended for all who have run this great Marathon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Read it before you run it ! , November 25, 2008
If you are thinking of running the Marine Corps Marathon this book will prepare you, not only for what to expect on the course, but more so the history of the race and those who ran it just as you will...step by step..stride by stride..you will be filled with pride knowing how many amazing runners have come before and the many stories they share in this very well written...heartfelt book. The author captures the true emotion of the Marine Corp Marathon !
There is no way the author, George Banker, could have written this without being a mega marathoner himself.
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