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Racing the Antelope

""The human experience is populated by dreams and aspirations. For me, the animal totem of these dreams is the antelope, swif... read full description


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Jan 13, 2011
William rated it: 4 of 5 stars
The second book I have read by Bernd Heinrich, "Racing the Antelope" was more interesting to me as a runner than "Winter World". Bernd Heinrich writes about his many experience with running, culminating in his account of his impressive American record and quite possibly world record setting 100K race. We are introduced to the many ultra marathoners of the natural world and, like in "Winter World", learn of the many adaptations that they employ. Bern Heinrich has t More...
Oct 01, 2008
Abel rated it: 5 of 5 stars
From now on, if I am ever nervous before a race, I will read Chapter 20. It is one of the most motivating and passionate passages I've ever read about long distance running.
Feb 08, 2009
Camille rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I liked the analogies he draw between life and running. I was training for a marathon while I was reading this, so it was inspirational.
Mar 12, 2008
Bcoghill added it
Didn't finish but may return to one day
Oct 15, 2008
Stacy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
my self

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Dec 20, 2011
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Dec 09, 2011
Melissa rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Nov 26, 2011
Jake rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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Aug 01, 2011
Ty rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jul 18, 2011
Chris rated it: 5 of 5 stars
May 28, 2011
Kate rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Apr 26, 2011
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Apr 08, 2011
Magda rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Mar 15, 2011
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Jan 30, 2011
Bill rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Apr 04, 2011
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Nov 27, 2010
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Oct 16, 2010
Garrett rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Sep 24, 2010
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Jul 26, 2010
Chris rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jun 26, 2010
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Jun 30, 2010
Wils rated it: 3 of 5 stars