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Running up the Mountain : Northern Arizona Altitude, Lumberjack Attitude, and the Building of a Distance Dynasty by Ron Mann and Matt Baxter (2023, Hardcover)

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PublisherSoulstice Publishing, LLC
ISBN-101734989963
ISBN-139781734989960
eBay Product ID (ePID)10057290641

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Book TitleRunning up the Mountain : Northern Arizona Altitude, Lumberjack Attitude, and the Building of a Distance Dynasty
Number of Pages296 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicRunning & Jogging
Publication Year2023
GenreSports & Recreation
AuthorRon Mann, Matt Baxter
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight20 oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

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Synopsis"An inspirational and intimate story well told." -Pete Pfitzinger, two-time Olympian "NAU and Flagstaff represent our sport at its best." -Meb Keflezighi, 2014 Boston Marathon winner In a remote Arizona mountain town more than half a century ago, a collegiate dynasty was born. Northern Arizona University learned about excellence in the altitude mecca of Flagstaff, a training ground for generations of legendary runners. But this school with no traditional powerhouse credentials fought to build momentum and a culture of success over decades before finally exploding to become the country's preeminent distance-running team. Authored by three-time cross country All-American Matt Baxter and Hall of Fame coach Ron Mann, the book authentically captures NAU's humble origins and growing pains, culminating in an insider's perspective that will delight running fans. Running Up the Mountain is a moving portrait of an elite squad with colorful characters fighting to reach the summit of their sport amid the pressure of intense rivalries and the jarring impact of COVID-19. From quaint beginnings to national champs, grit and commitment endure as defining features . . . when you're running with the Lumberjacks., In a remote Arizona mountain town more than half a century ago, a collegiate dynasty was born. Northern Arizona University learned about excellence in the altitude mecca of Flagstaff, a training ground for generations of legendary runners. But this school with no traditional powerhouse credentials fought to build momentum and a culture of success over decades before finally exploding to become the country's preeminent distance running team. Authored by three-Time cross country All-American Matt Baxter and Hall of Fame coach Ron Mann, the book authentically captures NAU's humble origins and growing pains, culminating in an insider's perspective that will delight running fans. Running Up the Mountain is a moving portrait of an elite squad with colorful characters fighting to reach the summit of their sport amid the pressure of intense rivalries and the jarring impact of COVID-19. From quaint beginnings to national champs, grit and commitment endure as defining features … when you're running with the Lumberjacks.