Paula Radcliffe

Sarah Orne Jewett: Her World And Her Work (Radcliffe Biography Series)
$25.00
The highly praised biography of the author of The Country of the Pointed Firs and an enthralling portrait of the literary scene in turn-of-the-century New England.

Women Who Run
$15.95
You will feel wonderfully inspired by the women profiled in this beautiful, little book. It is a book for everyone that will provide lessons that go well beyond running. I initially checked it out of the library, but am purchasing a copy for a friend.

Once a Runner: A Novel
$24.00
thoroughly enjoyed the second half of this book...

all the college stuff... bof!

Paula: My Story So Far
$13.95
Radcliff writes a very personal book that provides a profile of her life, growing up to her early success as a gifted athlete all the way through her international success, her amazing world record in the marathon and hard luck with injuries and illness that harpooned her Olympics. Radcliff discusses it all in a rather forward, yet reasonably tempered descriptions of her feelings and perspectives on situations, her relationship with her running/managing husband, her race preparations, training locations around the world, her extensive medical regimen, the of course great descriptions of her races. The description of the races starts with broad descriptions of her training, pre-race strategies and physical preparation. It is quite startling to read of her numerous injuries, hard luck and illnesses particularly intestinal that, in the case of the Athens Olympics destroys her Olympic dream. By reading of her sense of loss and after the criticism she received after Athens, you can understand why she continued to run in Bejing 2008 even though she should have dropped out due to injuries. Her openness in her set backs, injuries illness and victories such as her amazing 2:15 marathon record are very down to earth and pleasant to read. You have the feeling that she can relate virtually to all runners as she faces similar hard luck, as all runners do. An example, she receives severe injuries after being hit by a bicyclist. The book is of particular interest for the female athlete as some of her challenges are uniquely female. Radcliff reminds me of the great Ron Clarke who set so many records like Radcliff and both found challenges at the Olympics that were beyond their control. Like Clarke, Radcliff is an admirable individual and an amazing athlete. Note, "My Life so far", runs up to the 2005 world championships.