Garth Gilmour

Garth Gilmour has had a long and distinguished career as a writer and journalist. Since 1960 he has helped Arthur Lydiard write more than a dozen training manuals and jogging philosophies, which have been published in several languages. He has also written biographies of Olympic gold medallists Peter Snell and Murray Halberg, paraplegic world champion Eve Rimmer and ultra-marathon runner Sandra Barwick. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand.

Garth Gilmour book reviews

  • Run for your life; jogging with Arthur Lydiard. - 5 out of 5

    Interesting Read

    by M.A. A, Apr 18, 2012

    Fun to read about how and where it all began. Still the best way to begin a running program for fun and fitness. read more

  • Use It or Lose It: Be Fit, Live Well 2 out of 5

    by duckcreekdick, Oct 9, 2008

    A pretty good book that could have been made better with more input from Peter Snell. Most of the graphs and charts are metric and hard for the American reader to decipher and make sense of. There ... read more

  • Distance Training for Young Athletes 4 out of 5

    Good Book

    by smks, Nov 29, 2007

    I ordered the book and got it in a very timely manner. The book was in excellent condition. The training plan is very similar to his other books, but is geared to younger athletes. Good descriptions ... read more

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