Phillip Gary Smith

The 300-mile Man: Roberto Marron Doubles Tuscobia's Winter Ultra 150 Phillip Gary Smith First edition

"A Short Volume on Where Legends Grow:" This true story of incredible endurance athlete, Minnesota's Roberto Marron, comes alive as he races 150 miles of historic, snow-covered Tuscobia, Wisconsin, trails while lugging a loaded pulk, then turns around and does it all over while facing exhaustion, the police and one's personal demons that only attack in the loneliness of cold, bitter nights. Yet, he successfully covered 300 miles on trails that are hypnotic, testing one's mettle unlike any other. Read of top ultra winter endurance athletes John Storkamp, Chris Scotch, newcomer Marine Vet Chuck Fritz, everybody's friend Tony Oveson, super-quick Alicia Hudelson, Matt Long, the man who never gives in, John Taylor, and up-and-comer Logan Pulfuss; they battle the bitter challenges of Tuscobia along with the famed Arrowhead 135, Iditarod Invitational 350-mile, Canada's Actif Epica along with trail 100 mile endurance races such as the top-ten toughest Superior 100 (formerly Sawtooth 100). Fight to make the finish line with them, then learn what chapter is next in their unending quest overcoming challenges that may humble--or motivate--casual observers and aspiring endurance athletes alike. New features include updated material on the racers themselves along with an insider's look at the competition in this winter's events along with key links and discoveries such as the Order of the Hrimthurs and the Wilderness Athlete way to outperform.