Coaching Evelyn: Fast, Faster, Fastest Woman in the World

by Pat Connolly

Ashford's coach describes the techniques and training regimen used to develop the ability of a great American sprint champion

213 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

A young adult biography about the high-character, drug-free runner—Evelyn Ashford—who overcame crushing setbacks including the boycotted 1980 Olympics and a miscarriage the day she set her first world record. The story is told by her longtime [and 3X Olympian] coach, Pat Connolly. The book is exceptionally well edited and flows beautifully from first meeting to last race with a near-perfect balance of professional insight and personal reflection.