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Longest Race : Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team by Kara Goucher (2023, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherGallery Books
ISBN-101982179147
ISBN-139781982179144
eBay Product ID (ePID)11057273609
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Book TitleLongest Race : inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2023
TopicTrack & Field, Business Ethics, Sports Medicine, Sociology of Sports, Sexual Abuse & Harassment, Olympics & Paralympics, Sports, Running & Jogging
GenreSports & Recreation, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics, Medical
AuthorKara Goucher
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight15.2 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2022-021886
Reviews"Kara's story is inspiring and powerful, and she shares it with vulnerability and honesty. This book has something for everyone, whether you're a seasoned runner, just starting out, or don't think you have any interest in running at all. A must-have for your bookshelf, it leaves you motivated, empowered, and ready to take on the world. Thank you, Kara, for sharing your story and reminding us all that we are stronger than we know." -- Allyson Felix , seven-time Olympic gold medalist and twelve-time World Championship gold medalist "Stunning in its honesty and intimacy, The Longest Race is one of the most important athlete memoirs of its generation. Kara Goucher takes us inside a breathtakingly complex world, showing us the love and beauty of sport as well as its gruesome abuses of power, callous cruelty, and disregard for the athlete--specifically the female one." -- Kate Fagan , #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen "Kara Goucher's journey is dramatic and alarming. Beyond that, she and Mary Pilon have put together a stellar work of investigative journalism. The Longest Race will break your heart and blow your mind." -- James Andrew Miller , #1 bestselling author of Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN "This must-read memoir for running fans is as interesting as it is important. Told from Kara's vantage point as a distance running star, it also serves as a call to action for women and girls to tell their stories of abuse and power imbalances--hard as that may be--so they can give each other strength, push back as a flock, and make things better for the next wave." -- Molly Huddle , two-time Olympian, American record holder in the half-marathon and 5,000 meters, and coauthor of How She Did It: Stories, Advice, and Secrets to Success from Fifty Legendary Distance Runners " The Longest Race is a striking reminder of the importance of using your voice. Kara's courage to stand up against the powers that be has helped pave the way for change. Her book is essential reading for anyone who wants to make sports safe and fair for everyone." -- Mary Cain , Founder of Atalanta NYC and 2014 World Junior Champion in the 3,000 meters
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SynopsisINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this unvarnished and affecting memoir, Olympian Kara Goucher reveals her experience of living through and speaking out about one of the biggest scandals in running. Kara Goucher grew up with Olympic dreams. She excelled at running from a young age and was offered a Nike sponsorship deal when she graduated from college. Then in 2004, she was invited to join a secretive, lavishly funded new team, dubbed the Nike Oregon Project. Coached by distance running legend Alberto Salazar, it seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime. Kara was soon winning a World Championship medal, going to the Olympics, and standing on the podium at the New York and Boston marathons, just like her coach. But behind the scenes, Salazar was hiding dark secrets. He pushed the limits of anti-doping rules, and created what Kara experienced as a culture of abuse, the extent of which she reveals in her book for the first time. Meanwhile, Nike stood by Alberto for years and proved itself capable of shockingly misogynistic corporate practices. Told with stunning honesty, The Longest Race is an unforgettable story and a call to action. Kara became a crusader for female athletes and a key witness helping to get Salazar banned from coaching at the Olympic level. Kara's memoir reveals how she broke through the fear of losing everything, bucked powerful forces to take control of her life and career, and reclaimed her love of running., INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In "one of the most important athlete memoirs of its generation" (Kate Fagan, #1 New York Times bestselling author), Olympian Kara Goucher reveals her experience of living through and speaking out about one of the biggest scandals in running. Kara Goucher grew up with Olympic dreams. She excelled at running from a young age and was offered a Nike sponsorship deal when she graduated from college. Then in 2004, she was invited to join a secretive, lavishly funded new team, dubbed the Nike Oregon Project. Coached by distance running legend Alberto Salazar, it seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime. Kara was soon winning a World Championship medal, going to the Olympics, and standing on the podium at the New York and Boston marathons, just like her coach had done. But behind the scenes, Salazar was hiding dark secrets. He pushed the limits of anti-doping rules and created what Kara experienced as a culture of abuse, the extent of which she reveals in her book for the first time. Meanwhile, Nike stood by Alberto for years and proved itself capable of shockingly misogynistic corporate practices. The Longest Race is an unforgettable story that is "as interesting as it is important" (Molly Huddle, two-time Olympian) and also a crucial call to action. Kara became a crusader for female athletes and a key witness helping to get Salazar banned from coaching at the Olympic level. The Longest Race will leave you "motivated, empowered, and ready to take on the world" (Allyson Felix, Olympic gold medalist) as it reveals how Kara broke through the fear of losing everything, bucked powerful forces to take control of her life and career, and reclaimed her love of running.
LC Classification NumberGV1061.15.G68A3 2023
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- Apr 03, 2023
Fantastic!
Kara puts it all out there in a compelling page-turner. If you have any interest in running or the behind-the-scenes goings on in athletes lives, you will not be disappointed in this book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 09, 2024
Got the book -thanks
Got the book -thanksVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 02, 2024
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Nice!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
