Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
A chilly course -- Off to Antarctica -- Seeing the sights -- Why run? -- A good cause -- Getting in -- Gear up! -- Get running! -- Gear checklist.
Summary:
"Even in the most ideal conditions, running 26.2 miles (42.2 km) is tough. Some of the most daring runners choose to take on an even bigger challenge-running a marathon on the coldest and driest continent! Readers of this engaging volume will learn what it's like to race in the Antarctica Marathon, from the bitter-cold temperatures to the often muddy, icy, and snowy course. Eye-catching photographs give readers a glimpse of some of the beautiful sights race participants get to see during this race of a lifetime!"-- provided by publisher.
Series:
Race for your life! Hot topics Mikoley, Kate. Race for your life!
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