Description: "Racing the Antelope: What Animals Can Teach Us about Running and Life" by Bernd Heinrich published by Harper Collins 2001.When Bernd Heinrich decided to write a memoir of his ultramarathon running experience he realized that the preparation for the race was as important, if not more so, than the race itself. Considering the physiology and motivation of running from a scientific point of view, he wondered what he could learn from other animals.In Why We Run, Heinrich considers the flight endurance of birds, the antelope’s running prowess and limitations, and the ultra-endurance of camels to understand how human physiology can or cannot replicate these adaptations. With his characteristic blend of scientific inquiry and philosophical musings, Heinrich offers an original and provocative work combining the rigors of science with the passion of running. Tight, sound, unmarked copy. $23.00 original price is present and not clipped. One of the best in this genre, highly recommended. 292 pages plus detailed index. Measuring about 5.8" x 8.5". Illustrated hard back. Selling for over $50.00 in this condition on other sites. Note: We are selling this and other items to raise money for my brother who is now essentially homeless living in a tiny home he built himself. He lost our Victorian family home that my grandfather built around 1912. My brother did essentially volunteer work around the United States, in India, Sri Lanka, and in Japan for over 50 years. He became an ordained Buddhist monk in Japan about 30 years ago, the First American to do so in decades. He failed to save for his senior years and he is now in his 70's. He lost the family home due to an unexpected death in the family and his lack of funds to pay off the estate. Your purchase will go to aid him in his current struggle. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Huntingtown, Maryland
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Book Title: Racing the Antelope
Book Series: none
Original Language: English
Item Length: 8.2in
Vintage: No
Personalize: No
Unit Type: Unit
Format: Hardcover
Publication Date: 2001-04-24
Language: English
Item Height: 1in
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Topic: Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Animals / Wildlife, Animals / General, Life Sciences / Biology, Running & Jogging
Unit Quantity: 1
Item Width: 5.5in
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: HarperCollins
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition
Pages: 304
Publication Year: 2001
Type: Science
Illustrator: unknown
Author: Bernd Heinrich
Genre: Nature, Science, Sports & Recreation
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 16.8 Oz
Number of Pages: 292 Pages
