Dubbed the "Mayor of Running," Bart Yasso is one of the best-known figures in the sport, but few people know why he started running competitively, how it changed his life, or how his brush with a crippling illness nearly ended his career a decade ago. With insight and humor, "My Life On The Run" chronicles the heatstroke and frostbite, heartache ...
Whether the reader is a beginner or veteran runner, this classic offers the advice--both timeless and cutting-edge--guaranteed to maximize performance and running pleasure.
Top athletes, trainers, coaches and writers offer their best programs and tips on becoming a stronger, faster runner. While focusing on the three topics of most interest to runners--training, nutrition and injury protection--detailed attention is also given to such compelling topics as women's running, cross-training and the mental side of running ...
With the imprimatur of the leading authority on running "The Runner's World Training Journal" provides the perfect framework to help runners track a year's worth of runs and reach all of their goals - whether they seek better aerobic conditioning, weight loss, or world records. The only runner's training journal with full-colour photos throughout ...
Recognizing that newcomers to a sport need all the help they can get, "Runner's World" now devotes an entire book to guiding the beginning runner through those challenging first days, weeks, and months.
From the winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon comes this philosophical and physical discourse on the act of running. Executive editor of Runner's World magazine, Burfoot examines specific issues such as equipment, nutrition, and women runners, as well as marathons and injury prevention.
Amby Burfoot shares insights gained during a lifetime as a marathon runner. The author discusses the writings, quotes and lyrics that have inspired him, and how trainered feet on a paved road can be the most beautiful music.
With over 3,000 pieces of wit and wisdom from runners famous and humble, here is an important running resource and a great gift for any runner. George Sheehan, a celebrated running writer, philosopher, and physician, once wrote, "The more I run, the more certain I am that I am heading for my real goal: to become the person I am." Today, many ...
Cited by Runner's World magazine as one of the best books ever written on running, The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life reveals as much about reaching your full potential as it does about sport. Boston Marathon winner Amby Burfoot, one of running's wisest voices, presents 15 life lessons about passion, courage, materialism, failure, and ...
This durable training journal from the editors of Runner's World Magazine is both practical to use and inspiring to look at. More than 100 full colour photographs complement weekly spreads for tracking important training data such as distance, time, weather, pace and mood. A brief introduction explains how keeping a daily record will motivate and ...
In this complete sourcebook for the beginning and experienced runner, marathoner Amby Burfoot, of Runner's World magazine, collects the best information on training, nutrition, and injuries. Athletes, doctors, and coaches offers tips and specific programs for improving one's performance. Includes sections on marathon running, speed work, and ...
A collection of over 100 essays that should inform, inspire and amuse both hard-core competitors and fitness joggers alike. This book contains lessons and insights on everything from the optimal running diet to the 25 best running resources.
In this complete sourcebook for the beginning and experienced runner, marathoner Amby Burfoot, of Runner's World magazine, collects the best information on training, nutrition, and injuries. Athletes, doctors, and coaches offers tips and specific programs for improving one's performance. Includes sections on marathon running, speed work, and ...
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