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Marathon in Hong Kong

Challenges and Health
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The essays in this collection cover topics relating to the history of marathon running in Asia, such as the stories behind the cities that have hosted the marathon, what role gender difference plays in marathon sport performance, and the experience of organizing the race in Hong Kong. Concluding sections advise runners on the proper way to treat serious injuries and the best way to prepare for long-distance running. Contributors are chosen from a range of universities and are leading scholars, practitioners, and experts on sport.

Author Biography:

BEN FONG has served as an associate professor in the Department of Community and Family Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. JONATHAN WAI is senior officer of the Hong Kong Auxiliary Medical Service.
Release date Australia
March 30th, 2010
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Contributors
  • Edited by Ben Fong
  • Edited by Jonathan Heung On Wai
Pages
352
Dimensions
15x23x2
ISBN-13
9789629964306
Product ID
4016092

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