Appropriately timed, David Davis’ book Showdown at Sheppards Bush highlights the ups and downs of the 1908 Olympic marathon. A time when distance running was all the rage. Anyone that could run for more than 1200 meters was considered superman, and these young men were running for 20+ miles several times per month. Of course once something becomes too popular, it changes the whole damn shit house.

Join in the fun of the early 20th century running craze in this well put together book that you will finish before the main characters get to the finish line.