The pursuit of endurance : harnessing the record-breaking power of strength and resilience / Jennifer Pharr Davis.
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TextPublication details: New York : Viking, [2018]Description: 305 p. ; 24 cmISBN: 9780735221895Subject(s): Hiking | Endurance sportsAdditional physical formats: Online version:: Pursuit of enduranceDDC classification: 796.51 LOC classification: GV199.5 | .D39 2018
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Summary: "Jennifer Pharr Davis, a record holder of the FKT (fastest known time) on the Appalachian Trail, reveals the secrets and habits behind endurance as she chronicles her incredible accomplishments in the world of long-distance hiking, backpacking, and trail running."--Provided by publisher.
Contents -- A wild river man -- A trail of endurance -- The mainstream masochist -- The self-taught -- The psychology of endurance -- An unapologetic american male -- Wife, mother, record setter -- The science of endurance -- A woman rewriting the rules -- The genuine celebrity -- The future of endurance -- Acknowledgments -- Bibliography / Further Reading.
| Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard High School Library | 796.51/DAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39844500060240 |
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents -- A wild river man -- A trail of endurance -- The mainstream masochist -- The self-taught -- The psychology of endurance -- An unapologetic american male -- Wife, mother, record setter -- The science of endurance -- A woman rewriting the rules -- The genuine celebrity -- The future of endurance -- Acknowledgments -- Bibliography / Further Reading.
Library Journal Starred, March 2018
Kirkus Review, March 2018
"Jennifer Pharr Davis, a record holder of the FKT (fastest known time) on the Appalachian Trail, reveals the secrets and habits behind endurance as she chronicles her incredible accomplishments in the world of long-distance hiking, backpacking, and trail running."--Provided by publisher.
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