false 239386 1 One year after her astonishing victory at the Badwater Ultramarathon, Pam Reed again made distance running history when she braved the hottest weather in years135 degreesto successfully defend her title. How does this 100-pound mother and stepmother of five muster the endurance and courage for the 28-hour climb from the hottest desert floor on Earth to the shadow of the continental United States tallest point? In The Extra Mile, we watch this ultramarathon champion seek balance in her life as a wife, mother, athlete, and entrepreneur. With astonishing candor Reed tells of her 15-year battle with anorexia. And she helps us understand her passion for ultrarunningto discover how far the human body can be pushed. The success of Dean Karnazess book, Ultramarathon Man, and Reeds TV appearances have demonstrated the publics fascination with this growing sport. Reeds book will be an inspiration to women everywhere. 231886 11 7 2006 The Extra Mile: One Woman's Personal Journey to Ultra-Running Greatness total:59|5:8|4:15|3:21|2:5|1:10| 59 183 91 20 1 3 false false Thu Jul 03 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Jun 21 12:01:13 -0700 2008 Thu Jul 03 10:47:20 -0700 2008
I'm sure she's a very inspiring person (I picked up her book wanting to be inspired). But I just couldn't get through it, and I found her as a person ...more...]]> 3 1 false false Sun Aug 17 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Aug 17 19:45:17 -0700 2008 Sun Aug 17 19:51:57 -0700 2008 Ultra Marathon Man so much, I was really looking forward to reading this book by an ultra marathon woman. When she wrote about running and her races, the book was really interesting. Unfortunately, she spent a lot of time whining (in my opinion) about her anorexia and r...more...]]> 1 1 false false Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 08 13:51:17 -0800 2009 Sun Mar 15 20:13:15 -0700 2009 1 My Life on the Run: The Wit, Wisdom, and Insights of a Road Racing Icon, and both of Dean Karnazes books. I was looking for inspiration, dedication, and motivation.

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