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Book Synopsis: The Honolulu Marathon debuted in 1973 as the shared vision of a maverick cardiologist bent on proving the benefit of long-distance running for cardiac patients and an impetuous mayor eager to prove Honolulu the equal of the top cities in the country. Over a span of forty-plus years, the race matured into one of the largest marathons in the world, a $100 million economic engine for its home state, and a launch pad for some of the most dominant long-distance runners in modern history. From its modest start as a community event for local amateurs, the race now regularly attracts 30,000 entrants—more than half from Japan—and boasts elite fields led by Kenyan and Ethiopian professional runners, each hoping to earn a share of a $150,000 prize purse.
The People’s Race Inc. captures the personalities, politics, and power plays behind the burgeoning growth of the Honolulu Marathon and provides a unique lens for understanding the complex history of the sport itself. Drawn from revealing interviews with those closest to the event, as well as exhaustive research, journalist Michael Tsai presents an insider’s account of how organizers forged lucrative partnerships with foreign investors, helped initiate the age of African dominance of the marathon, and weathered some of the most bizarre challenges imaginable. The book also exposes the ways in which the marathon's expansive growth mirrored the explosive, at times bewildering, development of post-statehood Hawai‘i.
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Are you a running enthusiast? Do you strive to understand the history and evolution of marathons? Look no further than "The People's Race Inc.: Behind the Scenes at the Honolulu Marathon". This captivating book chronicles the journey of the Honolulu Marathon from its humble beginnings to becoming one of the largest marathons in the world. Immerse yourself in the stories of maverick cardiologists, determined runners, and the vibrant city that turned this event into a powerhouse.
Written by journalist Michael Tsai, "The People's Race Inc." is a meticulously researched masterpiece. It takes you behind the curtain, revealing the fascinating personalities, politics, and power plays that shaped the marathon's growth. Tsai's insider's account, based on revealing interviews with key players, provides an intimate understanding of how this iconic event became a $100 million economic engine for Hawaii.
What sets this book apart is its unique perspective on the sport itself. Tsai explores the marathon's role in the age of African dominance and the ways in which it shaped the history of long-distance running. Discover the secrets behind the marathon's success in attracting top-notch Kenyan and Ethiopian professional runners, all vying for a piece of the lucrative $150,000 prize purse.
As you delve into the pages of "The People's Race Inc.", you'll learn how the marathon's growth mirrored the expansive and at times bewildering development of post-statehood Hawaii. This book offers an eye-opening look at the deep connection between the marathon and the island's complex history, giving you insight into an event that goes far beyond just running.
Don't miss this opportunity to unravel the remarkable story of a marathon that is more than just a race. Experience the heart-pounding excitement, gripping narratives, and hidden secrets that await you in "The People's Race Inc.: Behind the Scenes at the Honolulu Marathon". Get your copy today and embark on an adventure that will leave you inspired and captivated.
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