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The Perfect Mile
The Perfect Mile: Three Athletes, One Goal, and Less Than Four Minutes to Achieve It | Neal Bascomb
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There was a time when running the mile in four minutes was believed to be beyond the limits of human foot speed, and in all of sport it was the elusive holy grail. In 1952, after suffering defeat at the Helsinki Olympics, three world-class (…more)
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10-14 May 2021 (audiobook)
A story of incredible men striving to do what was once deemed impossible. It also depicts a specific moment in time - when athletics moved from amateur sport to professional. Landy and Bannister were inspiring - difficult to imagine sportsmen today juggling studies, life and training with little coaching support.

The narration was dated but I today ordered the book for my father and father in law who will both enjoy it.

marleed This is one of my treasured physical books. A few years ago I found a hardback so I could finally let my son have my paperback which had actually been gifted to him and not me! 4y
mjtwo Such a great book @marleed 4y
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On ne pense à rien malgré ses blessures.
‘You do not think about anything despite your injuries.‘

Day 16 of #MayMovieMagic with #Letempsdelamour.
@Rohit-sawant @Cinfhen

Almost reporting time for Week1 of #BookFitnessChallenge. My miles won‘t be prefect, but 5 more to conclude W1. #BFC @wanderinglynn

Also, I loved this non fiction book and highly recommend if you are interested in the history of runners.

Cinfhen Yay for your fitness goals and nice choice for #MayMovieMagic 😁 6y
marleed @Cinfhen Thank you - on both counts. I love it when I can answer both my challenges with one book! 6y
VanChocStrawberry Woo-hoo! I want to walk yet today, but I met my goals, too! 6y
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wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 6y
BookwormAHN Great job 👏🏻 6y
RohitSawant 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 6y
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