The Stubborn Scotsman - Don Ritchie: World Record Holding Ultra Distance Runner
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| Management number | 233475363 | Release Date | 2026/06/27 | List Price | US$8.37 | Model Number | 233475363 | ||
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This is the running biography of Donald (Don) Ritchie, who excelled in ultra distance (beyond the marathon) running during the 1970s to the 1990s. Don has achieved ten World bests (World records) for distances ranging from 50Km to 200Km and for 6-hours and 24-hours races. Voted the finest ultra-distance runner of the 20th Century. In 1989 Don ran the 846 miles from John o'Groats to Lands End, raising funds for cancer research, in the new record time of 10 days 15 hours and 27 minutes. He has also used his his considerable ultra running experience to advise/mentor some local runners, one of whom went on to win the world 100Km championship. Read more
| ISBN10 | 1780915462 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1780915463 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | DB Publishing |
| Dimensions | 6.14 x 0.82 x 9.21 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.24 pounds |
| Print length | 362 pages |
| Publication date | November 14, 2016 |
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