The Road to Sparta
Narrated by Robert Fass
- Released
- October 25, 2016
- Length
- 8 hrs 55 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Audio
In The Road to Sparta, ultramarathoner and best-selling author Dean Karnazes embarks on the historic 153-mile run from Athens to Sparta, retracing the steps of Pheidippides who, in 490 BCE, ran to secure help against a Persian invasion. By immersing himself in the ancient experience—dining only on the foods available in Pheidippides' time—Karnazes offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by extreme athletes while reflecting on the significance of this legendary journey that inspired the marathon and influenced the course of Western civilization. Through vivid storytelling, the audiobook delves into the thoughts and motivations driving Karnazes as he confronts his most demanding challenge yet.
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