Cover of Strides: Running Through History With an Unlikely Athlete

Strides: Running Through History With an Unlikely Athlete

In a deeply personal history of running, the novelist-author of The Plagiarist traces the evolution of the sport from the ancient world to the present day while reflecting on his personal, decades-long devotion to and experiences of the sport.

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