A good story about three fellows and the 1908 Olympics Marathon event, then the running craze that followed, and finally where they ended up. Added this to my list after reading Davis' [b:Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku|25363384|Waterman The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku|David Davis|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1436398525l/25363384.SX50.jpg|45107388] - but unfortunately this isn't as good.

The core of the book is the race, very well written. Coverage of the Olympics around it is also excellent - 1908 was a heck of a year. The introductions of the three characters is a little clunky, but the ending is great. It is a good history, and I'm glad I read it.

It isn't my favorite 1908 bo0k, though - that honor goes to [b:Crazy '08: How a Cast of Cranks, Rogues, Boneheads, and Magnates Created the Greatest Year in Baseball History|402392|Crazy '08 How a Cast of Cranks, Rogues, Boneheads, and Magnates Created the Greatest Year in Baseball History|Cait Murphy|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1349011013l/402392.SY75.jpg|391782]. Jim Thorpe gets a few mentions in this book also. Overall review - worth reading, but make sure to get Waterman on your shelf also.