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Running with the Buffaloes: Inside the University of Colorado Men's Cross Country Team
The Runner's World Magazine has curated a list of the top three best books about running, as voted by its readers in December 2009. Similarly, the magazine has also identified the top five best books on the same topic.
One of the standout books on the list is "Running with the Buffaloes" by writer Chris Lear. This captivating work provides an intimate and riveting look into the triumphs and heartaches of the University of Colorado cross-country team during an unforgettable NCAA season.
Lear was granted unparalleled access, allowing him to closely follow the team's practices, private moments, and the mind of their renowned and controversial coach, Mark Wetmore. The 1998 season held great promise, with Olympic hopeful Adam Goucher poised to claim his first-ever NCAA cross-country title, while the University of Colorado team had its sights set on its inaugural national team title.
However, in the demanding world of top-level collegiate sports, the Buffaloes were faced with a series of challenges and setbacks. Injuries and the tragic loss of a teammate tested the team's resilience like never before. Despite these adversities, the young men of the Buffaloes managed to achieve remarkable feats, the details of which Lear captures with passion and suspense.
Through this work, readers are offered a glimpse into the driving forces that propel a gifted runner like Adam Goucher and a great coach like Mark Wetmore. Drawing comparisons to Lance Armstrong's "It's Not About the Bike," "Running with the Buffaloes" is both a glowing celebration of the sport of running and an inspiration to anyone who has ever dared to defy the odds and pursue their dreams.
The book's rich storytelling and intimate portrayal of the Buffaloes' journey make it a standout among the top three and top five best books about running, as selected by the readers of Runner's World Magazine. It is a must-read for anyone captivated by the resilience, dedication, and triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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| Attribute | Value | ||||
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| publisher | Lyons Press; First Edition (April 1, 2011) | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| paperback | 288 pages | ||||
| isbn_10 | 0762773987 | ||||
| isbn_13 | 978-0762773985 | ||||
| item_weight | 1 pounds | ||||
| dimensions | 6 x 0.9 x 8.9 inches | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #39,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #11 in Track & Field Sports #45 in Running & Jogging (Books) | ||||
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