Posted: December 9, 2005

Athletics: MARATHON & BEYOND to Publish Book Commemorating 110th Boston Marathon

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - (December 4, 2005) - Marathon & Beyond magazine announced the forthcoming release of a special edition, Boston Marathon & Beyond, commemorating the 110th running of the Boston Marathon. The announcement was made by Jan Colarusso Seeley, Marathon & Beyond publisher, in conjunction with the Boston Athletic Association and adidas, presenting sponsor of the book.

"We believe that this keepsake book will not only celebrate our race's rich history dating back to 1897, but also convey its continued preeminence in the sport," said Guy Morse, Executive Director of the B.A.A., which has officially licensed the book.

The 200-page, 4-color book, edited by noted running author and Marathon & Beyond editor Richard Benyo, contains articles by Hal Higdon, Roger Robinson, Kathrine Switzer, Tom Derderian and others. The book will also feature a double gatefold cover, measuring 9 inches tall by 17 inches wide, painted by acclaimed artist Andy Yelenak.

"We regard the Boston Marathon as the wellspring from which all other marathons take their refreshment. This special edition is a perfect opportunity to put a little Boston literary refreshment into the hands of serious marathoners," said Benyo.

In announcing the adidas sponsorship, Ashley Williams, adidas brand marketing manager, said, "We're delighted to align with other leaders in this sport like the B.A.A. and Marathon & Beyond. In fact, it is another way for us to connect with runners who are passionate about their sport. Our brand of footwear and apparel are often inseparably linked to a runner's aspirations. So when we read the inspirational stories in this book, we were excited to help present it through our sponsorship."

Featured articles in the commemorative book include:

• "The Lure and Lore of Boston" by Richard Benyo (a not-so-short history of Boston & why it is marathon's Mecca)
• "The Genesis of Boston" by Tom Derderian (the first Boston Marathon - how it came to be and how the first race went)
• "Boston Lite" by Scott Hubbard (every Boston Marathon in 25 words or less)
• "John A. Kelley" by Richard Benyo (the grand master of Boston came up the hard way)
• "The Deed is Done" by John J. Kelley (John J. Kelley's 1957 win at Boston)
• "Masters at Boston" by Roger Robinson (the pioneering efforts of masters runners at Boston)
• "Women at Boston" by Kathrine Switzer (from out of the bushes to the lead pack: a history)
• "The Epiphany" by Tito Morales (the spirit of the Boston Marathon waits to infuse the first-timer)
• "The 10 Best Boston Finishes of All-Time" (a stellar panel picks the 10 best Boston finales)
• "'Duel in the Sun' Revisited" by Hal Higdon (uncut, long version of Higdon's feature on Salazar and Beardsley from his book, Boston: A Century of Running. Half of this epic article will appear in this special issue; the balance to appear in the May/June 2006 issue of Marathon & Beyond.)

Boston Marathon & Beyond will also feature a gallery of current and archival photos from the collections of Ed Kozloff, Jeff Johnson, Andy Yelenak, Victor Sailer and the B.A.A.

The back of the book will contain a Boston Marathon Resource Guide that presents all in one place B.A.A. contact info, best Boston Marathon books, important websites dealing with Boston, media coverage, videos, museums, exhibits and more.

Boston Marathon & Beyond will be distributed to all 2006 Boston Marathon race entrants, along with Marathon & Beyond subscribers. In addition, it will be available for purchase by past Boston Marathon entrants and through bookstores and retail running stores.

More information is available at: MarathonAndBeyond.com.

Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Services Director
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