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| Sub 4:00: Alan Webb and the Quest for the Fastest Mile | 
| Author: Chris Lear
Publisher: Rodale Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 174713
Format: Bargain Price
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.7
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
ASIN: B000RIE8V2
Publication Date: August 25, 2004
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| Customer Reviews:
 great book for track fans February 1, 2004
Lear's latest is among the best track & field books I've read. It's evident that he's knowledgeable about the sport and had thorough access to Webb and got some great information and interviews. I recommend it for coaches and athletes alike, but it's also simply a great book about sports.
An intriguing and insightful book January 6, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A great read for anyone interested in Track & Field or runnng in general. This books brings to life the trials and tribulations of Webb and the Michigan track team in the spring of'02. What makes it especially interesting are the behind the scenes stories of Webb, his teammates and coach that Lear delivers, as only he can. Warhurst and Brannen also emerge as very intriguing characters. I can't wait to see how Webb and Brannen do in the years to come, as they are huge talents with speed to burn. Any competitve runner can tell Lear has been there before and writes like he is with Webb every step of the way. He has definitely developed a knack for capturing the emotion and drama of competition. A very impessive second book that was tough to put down.
A Solid Sophomore Effort December 27, 2003
Much like "Running with the Buffaloes," this book is much more then a profile of a single athlete or team. It of course focuses on Alan Webb, his achievements and his year running at Michigan, but it really describes the trials and tribulations facing all runners. The celebrity profile aspect of the book is what will initially sell the book (and the insights into Alan Webb's character and running life are interesting and worth the read), but what will make this book a staple amongst runners for years to come is how it glorifies athletics and addresses topics to which every runner will relate, such as training, frustration with poor performances, the comraderie of a team and why people love to run. It is not a profound book, but it is a quick, easy read that is insightful and reaffirming. I think these are all characteristics of good sports books and certainly makes this one worth purchasing for all runners who are interested in Alan Webb or just like reading about the sport.
Give it a read December 20, 2003
Lear's follow up to "Running with the Buffaloes" chronicles Alan Webb's freshman track season at the University of Michigan. I admit that I came into looking for "Running with Webb," essentially. But Lear faced some problems it seems on the way to writing that book -- mostly that there wasn't as much running going on up in Michigan as in Boulder. The training group he went to follow spent a lot of time not running together. For my money the fact that an enjoyable, coherent, and informative book came out of that season shows the growth of Lear as a writer since his reporting days with "Buffaloes." I think anyone who is actually a fan of track, or even running in general, should pick this up and give it a read. You really get a sense of the incredible talent that Webb possesses as well as the weight of the expectations others placed on him because of it. I felt sorry for the guy reading it -- and insanely jealous of his talent. Buy this book and give it a read, you shouldn't be disappointed.
Capturing the Season December 12, 2003
As a runner on the Michigan Track and Field team, I must say that Chris Lear captures the season exaclty how it happened. Chris doesn't take sides, he just tells the truth. Often times people ask me about that season, having Nate Brannen and Alan Webb on the same track, and I tell them to read the book. There are so many stories, so many ups and downs that occur with all runners. This is a great book for any high school runner looking to compete at the next level.
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