An astonishing array of interesting people, from Olympians to coaches to celebrities, have spoken and written about the marathon. That's why this rich treasury is the perfect gift for anyone who loves -- or aspires to conquer -- the 26.2-mile run. Divided into four chapters -- First Encounters, Training, Racing, and Reflections -- "The Quotable Marathoner" brings you the words of first-time marathoners as well as the wisdom of such masters as: Jeff GallowayGeorge SheenanKatherine SwitzerJoan Benoit SamuelsonJames FixxJohn "The Penguin" BinghamHal HigdonJuma IkangaaGordon Bakoulis