{"product_id":"long-distance-9781605291246","title":"Long Distance","description":"A new edition of a classic book about what it takes to be a world-class athlete and where the true meaning of endurance can be found.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 37, the celebrated writer and environmentalist Bill McKibben took a break from the life of the mind to put himself to the ultimate test: devoting a year to train as a competitive cross-country skier. Consulting with personal trainers, coaches, and doctors at the US Olympic Center, he followed the rigorous training regimen of a world-class athlete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlong the way, he learned to cope with his physical limitations and, when his father was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor, discovered something about the real meaning of endurance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTold with his trademark intelligence, humor, and honesty, \u003ci\u003eLong Distance\u003c\/i\u003e is an insightful examination of the culture and mind-set of endurance athletes, and a moving and inspiring meditation on finding balance in our often harried lives.","brand":"Harmony\/Rodale\/Convergent","offers":[{"title":"STANDARD","offer_id":62291306185091,"sku":"9781605291246","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/8456\/3587\/files\/9781605291246.jpg?v=1785771128","url":"https:\/\/shopcomics.eu\/products\/long-distance-9781605291246","provider":"Shop Comics EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}