Reviews

"While it may seem as simple as putting one foot in front of the other for 26.2 miles, the world of the marathon is a complex, funny, strange and fascinating one. . . . John Hanc shows us just how far that world extends and reminds us how compelling and admirable—and okay, zany—are those who go the distance."  —Runner's World Magazine

"No pomp. No generalizations. Just a friend with a great little story to tell. Witty, informative and inspiring."  —Benjamin Cheever, author, Strides:  Running Through History With an Unlikely Athlete

"John Hanc takes us along on an adventure you will never forget. A book that will haunt your thoughts and run with your mind."  —Toby Tanser, author, More Fire: How to Run the Kenyan Way and The Essential Guide to Running the New York City Marathon

"With Hanc as our trusty guide, we emerge from the tale of the trek feeling as if we were there—although we suffered no bouts of seasickness and have not a speck of mud or penguin dung on our boots."  —Mark Will-Weber, author, The Quotable Runner and Run for the Diamonds: 100 Years of Footracing in Berwick, Pennsylvania



"Full of humor, adventure, and inspiring characters."  —booksextremesports.blogspot.com