FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The B.A.A. at 125:
The Official History Of The Boston Athletic Association, 1887-2012
New book from Sports Publishing, a division of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.,
to be available on April 1.
Author John Hanc to Make Appearances on Boston Marathon® Weekend.
BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced that The
B.A.A. at 125: The Official History Of The Boston Athletic Association will
be available on Monday, April 1 on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, and at select
bookstores everywhere. The book is written by John Hanc and published by
Sports Publishing, a division of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
The B.A.A. at 125 is the story of the organization best known as the club
responsible for the Boston Marathon®. This year's Boston Marathon is
Monday, April 15, and the book also will be available at the John Hancock
Sports & Fitness Expo at the John B. Hynes Convention Center from Friday,
April 12 through Sunday, April 14. During Boston Marathon® weekend, author
John Hanc will make several special appearances at events surrounding the
117th running of the world's oldest annual marathon. An avid runner, Hanc
is participating in this year's event.
A schedule of Hanc's presentations to showcase the book is below.
A special event to launch the book will take place in the Town of Hopkinton
on Wednesday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Held at the Hopkinton High School
auditorium, an author signing and presentation will be followed by a
dessert reception. Presented by the B.A.A., the 26.2 Foundation, and
Wellesley Books, the event will also feature four-time Boston Marathon
champion Bill Rodgers; Greg Meyer, 1983 Boston Marathon champion and the
most recent American male to win the event; and Lisa Hughes, WBZ-TV news
anchor. This event is open to the general public, but it is necessary to
RSVP. Those interested in attending may RSVP by going to
http://baa125.eventbrite.com
The B.A.A. will also feature Hanc at a media conference on Thursday, April
11 at 2:30 p.m. ET at the Fairmont Copley Plaza (Venetian Room), 138 St.
James Avenue, Boston. Hanc will discuss The B.A.A. at 125 and the history
and unique characteristics behind the organization responsible for the
Boston Marathon. The event is for media only and requires a credential to
attend.
Also, Hanc will give a presentation and lead several discussion sessions
and conduct book signings in the Boston area from Friday, April 12 through
Sunday, April 14. These events, listed below, are open to the general
public.
The Boston Marathon is run through eight cities and towns, and the B.A.A.
recently contributed a book to every middle school, high school and library
on the 26.2-mile course. In total, 133 books were contributed to the
libraries and schools.
"The B.A.A. was founded as and remains a non-profit organization
established to promote a healthy lifestyle and fitness through athletics,
especially running events," said Joann E. Flaminio, B.A.A. President. "The
B.A.A. at 125 creates an awareness of the important role the B.A.A. and
the Boston Marathon has played in the community and sports history."
The Sports Publishing title features more than 100 rare photos from the
B.A.A. archives and recounts the history of the Boston Athletic
Association, one of the oldest athletic clubs in America. Established in
1887, the B.A.A. created the Boston Marathon, fielded the first U.S.
Olympic Team, was among the country's first-ever health clubs, and helped
spark the modern fitness movement.
Hanc is a long-time writer for Newsday, a contributing editor to Runner's
World, and an author of ten books, including his award-winning memoir on
running the 2005 Antarctica Marathon, The Coolest Race on Earth (Chicago
Review Press). The book also features a preface by Boston native and sports
enthusiast Matt Damon.
The B.A.A. at 125 Book Tour – Schedule of Events
John Hanc will make several public appearances during Boston Marathon
weekend to mark the general release of The B.A.A. at 125, available in
select bookstores everywhere on April 1.
WHAT: The B.A.A. at 125 book signing and presentation
Presented by the B.A.A., 26.2 Foundation, and Wellesley Books
WHEN: Wednesday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: Hopkinton High School
90 Hayden Rowe Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
WHY: To celebrate the 125th Anniversary year of the Boston Athletic
Association and mark the general release of The B.A.A. at 125
WHO: John Hanc, author of The B.A.A. at 125
Bill Rodgers, four-time Boston Marathon champion
Greg Meyer, 1983 Boston Marathon champion and most recent American male
champion
Lisa Hughes, WBZ-TV news anchor
Special Thanks: Tim Kilduff, Hopkinton High School, Hopkinton
Revitalization Committee
This event is open to the general public but it is necessary to RSVP.
RSVP by going to http://baa125.eventbrite.com
COMPLETE LIST OF BOOK SIGNINGS AND DISCUSSIONS
All book signings and discussions are open to the general public.
WHAT: Book Discussion and Signing
WHEN: Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: Harvard Coop
1400 Massachusetts Avenue at 18 Palmer Street
Cambridge, MA 02238
WHO: Author John Hanc will discuss and sign copies of The B.A.A. at 125
WHAT: Book Signing
WHEN: Saturday, April 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo, Booth 2231
John B. Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
WHO: Author John Hanc will sign copies of The B.A.A. at 125
WHAT: Discussion Session
WHEN: Saturday, April 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. ET
WHERE: John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo, Booth Room 200
John B. Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
WHO: John Hanc, author of The B.A.A. at 125
Dave McGillivray, Boston Marathon Race Director
WHAT: Book Signing
WHEN: Saturday, April 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo, Booth 2231
John B. Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
WHO: Author John Hanc will sign copies of The B.A.A. at 125
WHAT: Book Signing
WHEN: Sunday, April 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo, Booth 2231
John B. Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
WHO: Author John Hanc will sign copies of The B.A.A. at 125
WHAT: Book Signing
WHEN: Sunday, April 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo, Booth 2231
John B. Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
WHO: Author John Hanc will sign copies of The B.A.A. at 125
WHAT: Discussion Session
WHEN: Sunday, April 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo, Room 200
John B. Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
WHO: Author John Hanc will hold a discussion session
Topic: "How the world's oldest annual marathon got its start."
WHAT: Book Signing
WHEN: Sunday, April 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET
WHERE: John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo, Booth 2231
John B. Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
WHO: Author John Hanc will sign copies of The B.A.A. at 125
About the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)
Established in 1887 and now in its 125th Anniversary year, the Boston
Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of
managing athletic events and promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports,
especially running. The B.A.A.'s Boston Marathon is the world's oldest
annual marathon, and the organization manages other local events and
supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round running programs.
Since 1986, the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon has been John
Hancock Financial. The Boston Marathon is part of the World Marathon
Majors, along with the international marathons in Tokyo, London, Berlin,
Chicago, and New York City. The 117th Boston Marathon will be held on
Monday, April 15, 2013. Nearly 50,000 runners will participate in B.A.A.
events in 2013.
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