{"product_id":"boston-marathon-traditions-lore-paperback","title":"Boston Marathon Traditions \u0026 Lore - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul C. Clerici\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGuy Morse III\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst run in 1897 as America's second and the world's fourth, the Boston Marathon attracts thousands thanks to its long and unique history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e What began as simple start and finish lines has grown to encompass a lavish colorful artistry. An athlete and cultural exchange program with the Ohme-Hochi 30K in Japan started with four-time winner Bill Rodgers in the 1970s. Artist Bobbi Gibb was the first female finisher of the race in 1966, and she was later asked to create her own statute along the route to commemorate the event.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Author Paul C. Clerici explores the history and iconic traditions of America's most famous road race. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.6 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42153438052487,"sku":"9781467155977","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/5bb62fea58b6a125265b251368d45b00.webp?v=1733221622","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/boston-marathon-traditions-lore-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}