MARATHON TOURISM IN SPAIN


Book Description

For the past decade Jim Manford has travelled throughout Spain in his quest to run a marathon in each of the country's 17 autonomous regions. Jim chronicles his journeys to 20 of Spain's most popular marathons from the perspective of a dedicated Marathon Tourist, His descriptions provide an invaluable guide to anyone who, like Jim, enjoys combining a love of travel with a love of marathon running.




Marathon Tourism USA


Book Description

This is the sixth book in Jim's "Marathon Tourism" series aimed at those who enjoy combining their love of running with a love of travel. It presents a runner's guide to 20 of the most popular marathons in the USA offering detailed descriptions, not only of the events themselves, but also of the locations in which they are held. This book is recommended reading for anyone contemplating running a marathon in the USA.




MARATHON TOURIST'S GUIDEBOOK


Book Description

A guide to 20 overseas marathons, written by a dedicated Marathon Tourist. For those, who like him, enjoy combining a love of marathon running with a love of travel.




MARATHON TOURISM DOWN UNDER


Book Description

As part of a long-standing ambition to complete the Australian 100 Marathon Club's 'Anzac Sweep'(a marathon in all States and Territories in Australia plus the North and South Islands of New Zealand)Jim has taken a close look at the marathons available in each location. As always, his meticulously researched accounts, written from the perspective of a dedicated Marathon Tourist, are sure to appeal to all those who enjoy combining their love of running with a love of travel. This is the 9th book in Jim's 'Marathon Tourism' series.




MARATHON TOURISM in EASTERN EUROPE


Book Description

A veteran of close to 300 marathons in over 55 different countries, Jim has spent much of the past 6 years running and researching marathons throughout the length and breadth of Eastern Europe. Aimed at those who enjoy combining their love of running with a love of travel he provides detailed descriptions of 21 marathons and the cities in which they are held in each of the 21 Eastern European countries. This book is recommended reading for those who want to know as much as possible about the places in which they run. This is the 8th book in JimÕs series on ÔMarathon TourismÕ




MARATHON TOURISM IN EUROPE'S CAPITALS


Book Description

This seventh book in Jim's 'Marathon Tourism' series takes readers on an informative tour of the capital cities of Western Europe. The comprehensive descriptions of 20 of its most popular marathons will appeal to all who want to learn more about the cities in which they run.




MARATHON TOURISM


Book Description

Disappointed in a published list of "20 Marathons to do before you Die" Jim decided to compile his own Bucket List of 20 marathons to complete in 20 countries within 20 months. In doing so he was able to combine his twin passions: a love of travel and a love of running. His experiences provide an informative and entertaining guide book for anyone looking to broaden their running horizons.




WORLD'S MOST EXOTIC MARATHONS


Book Description

Fancy running somewhere different for a change? The 11th book in Jim's 'Marathon Tourism' series provides a runner's guide to marathons held in some of the world's most exotic locations: from Arctic wastelands to tropical paradises; from the world's highest mountain to its longest coral reef; from the Great Wall of China to an ancient Inca Trail; from the world's greatest waterfall to barren deserts and from rugged stretches of coastline to the centres of iconic cities. This book is the perfect read for all those who enjoy combining their love of running with a love of travel.




ISLAND MARATHONS


Book Description

With 40 years of running behind him, including more than 300 marathons in over 100 overseas locations (55 different countries and still counting) there are few people better qualified than Jim Manford to guide runners step-by-step through some of the world's most exotic marathon locations. Writing as always from the perspective of a dedicated Marathon Tourist, in this his 10th book in his 'Marathon Tourism' series, Jim describes 25 island-based marathons from Cuba to Crete, Reykjavik to Rhodes, Tenerife to Torshavn and Sri Lanka to the Seychelles along with other beautiful islands around the globe. This book is a must-read for those who enjoy combining their love of running with a love of travel.




MARATHON BUCKET LIST


Book Description

In this his fifth book in his "Marathon Tourism" series Jim provides a runner's guide to 30 overseas marathons that he has plans to run. Included, among others, are comprehensive descriptions of such exotic marathons as those in: Honolulu, Bahamas, Great Wall of China, Siberia, Rio de Janeiro, Comrades and Niagara Falls. This is a must-read book for all runners who enjoy combining their love of running with a love of travel.