| Title | : | The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team |
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| ISBN | : | 1982179147 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781982179144 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 |
| Publication | : | Expected publication March 14, 2023 |
Kara Goucher grew up with Olympic dreams. She excelled at running from a young age and was offered a Nike sponsorship deal when she graduated from college. Then in 2004, she was invited to join a secretive, lavishly funded new team, dubbed the Nike Oregon Project. Coached by distance running legend Alberto Salazar, it seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime.
Kara was soon winning a World Championship medal, going to the Olympics, and standing on the podium at the New York and Boston marathons, just like her coach. But behind the scenes, Salazar was hiding dark secrets. He pushed the limits of anti-doping rules, and created what Kara experienced as a culture of abuse, the extent of which she reveals in her book for the first time. Meanwhile, Nike stood by Alberto for years and proved itself capable of shockingly misogynistic corporate practices.
Told with stunning honesty, The Longest Race is an unforgettable story and a call to action. Kara became a crusader for female athletes and a key witness helping to get Salazar banned from coaching at the Olympic level. Kara’s memoir reveals how she broke through the fear of losing everything, bucked powerful forces to take control of her life and career, and reclaimed her love of running.
The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team Reviews
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I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher.
As a runner I was excited to get an advanced copy of a book so closely tied to my favorite pastime. Kara’s story is absolutely heartbreaking and makes you take a lot of things into consideration when thinking about putting on Nike clothing and shoes. A story of one who had to go through the ringer to make the sport of running safer for women in the future. Her vulnerability is appreciated. Definitely a lot to think about when stepping away from this book -
This was a powerful, eye-opening read! I think it serves as an important call-to-action for accountability and change. I recommend that anyone read, runners and non-runners alike! Kara’s story definitely makes you question the integrity of Nike and the IAAF, as well as provides insight into professional running.
