In the Long Run

Plot

IT'S NOT JUST THE RACE THAT CAN KILL YOU Against the backdrop of one of the world's most demanding races, four men must fight their personal battles for survival. THE RACE: South Africa's awesome Comrades Marathon - fifty-five miles of physical torture run over a series of massive hills in stamina destroying heat and humidity. THE MEN: an idealistic British marathon runner duped into assisting with a murderous plan; a world famous American entertainer who unknowingly puts far more than just his career on the line; a Zulu youth with outstanding natural athletic ability but an unknown enemy; and the dissolute son of a wealthy Johannesburg stockbroker competing in a desperate attempt to preserve his inheritance. Some of these will learn harsh lessons. Some will pay a far heavier price. None will ever forget. "A gripping tale from start to finish." Steve Cram: Six times a gold medallist at Commonwealth, European and World Championships, also Olympic silver medallist and world record holder for the mile 1985 - 1993.