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Nothing New
I was expecting more in-depth information on running injuries, but this booked contained less information than a lot of other general running books.
Injury Prevention
Injury Prevention: Barrios takes the reader through details of injuries and preventions for most runners.The author offers cross-training to help prevent injuries and help speed up the healing process.
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Subjects:  1. Health & Fitness    2. Health/Fitness    3. Physiological aspects    4. Prevention    5. Running    6. Running & Jogging    7. Running injuries    8. Safety    9. Sports & Recreation    10. Training    11. Treatment   

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For Seasoned Runners Only
This book is not helpful for people taking up the sport of running for the first time in their 50's.It's aimed at lifelong runners who need to reassess their approach.It doesn't fit will with other books in this series, such as Strength Training Past 50, which is perfect for beginners. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - General    2. Elderly    3. Exercise    4. Exercise For Older Adults    5. Health and hygiene    6. Running    7. Running & Jogging    8. Running for older people    9. Sports    10. Sports & Recreation    11. Sports Medicine    12. Cross-country running   

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Fun & Instructional
I really enjoyed the book, it was fun and made me laugh.But more so than making me laugh, it also taught me.It taught me about running and how strange we runners can be.It also reminded me not to take myself too seriously as a runner.
Loved it- a very fun read!
I was looking for a little humor to go along with training for my first marathon, and I found it in this book! Schwartz takes all the small quirks of a runner, things you may not even think twice about, and has you laughing all day. Nice, light, fun reading.

Fantastic!
Finally, a humorist who is a runner takes a wonderfully funny look at all runners.This book had me laughing out loud from the moment I opened it as each of the short, snappy chapters are filled with wonderful humor in a very well written, easy flowing and creative manner.Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Humor    3. Running    4. Running & Jogging    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Topic - Sports    8. Cross-country running    9. Humour   

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A revised version of better runs
When I bought this book I thought it would be a book like better runs but with completely new essays. When I got the book, I noticed that it wasn't really much more than a revised version of Better runs. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the content of this book -- it gives you great running advice. But if you've read Better runs, there's not much new to learn from this book. It does contain some new insights, so it still might be worth the purchase if you enjoy reading Henderson's work.

great book!
This book not only offers training tips, but racing strategies and most important- inspiration. I found the look at the mental side of running to be incredibly motivating, and i couldn't wait to get on my shoes and runout the front door. I re-read parts of it before races, just to keep up mymental fitness as well as my physical. I recommend this to ANY runner. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Running    3. Running & Jogging    4. Running races    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Training    8. Track & field sports, athletics   

Subjects:  1. Running & Jogging    2. Sports    3. Sports & Recreation    4. Sports training & coaching    5. Track & field sports, athletics   

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A good book for All Types of Runners
This book is good for someone that is looking for a plan.It has three different levels, A, B, and C, depending on what your goals are.If you just want to run (x) number of miles a week, then search the internet for plans that do just that.What I like about this book is that it offers advice on steadily improving both your running technique and distance.It has guidance on drills and tempo work, as well as advice on how to recognize and treat injuries.What I didn't like about the book was the fact that the A plan only exercised three days a week, and the B plan exercised four, but the mileage was too aggressive.Using my own intelligence, I am using a hybrid of the two.But that in no detracts from the usefulness of the book for a new runner like me.

not what I was looking for...
this book would be great for someone interested in becoming a marathon runner.I just wanted to make running part of my lifestyle not win marathons.The book claims to be good for either.It isn't. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Athletic Training And Conditioning    2. Running    3. Running & Jogging    4. Sports    5. Sports & Recreation    6. Training    7. Track & field sports, athletics   

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This book turned out to be very useful
I've been an endurance trial runner for many years but after a stress-related leg injury took me off the circuit a friend of mine bought this book for me as a joke. Common sense may be a luxury but at least we can buy it in the nearest bookstore. Technique was my problem...and probably shoes too. And I laughed while a learned. The marathon veteran that wrote the book gives a few antidotes as to the progression of Runner culture through the decades. (I'm so happy we runners have gotten past the leotard, spandex-wearing, hairy,shirtless Mr. America jogger years) I'm happy to report that I've been back in the woods and running my normal pace for a month now after Way Too Long Off. This book was very helpful in my recovery.

I May be an Idiot but this Book is About Running
Wow, I was laid flat when I opened up this book. These pages are really serious about running. And they haven't returned yet. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Handbooks, manuals, etc    2. Jogging    3. Running    4. Running & Jogging    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Health & Fitness / Exercise    8. Track & field sports, athletics   

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Fantastic book!
I've completed two marathons and used this book for my second marathon training program. This is a spectacular book. So good that I've recommended it to serveral friends.
It works, 'nough said
I've gone to a person who would hyperperventilate on a one lap run, to a comfortable 10 k runner in less then 6 months. I it ALL to this book. Not only did his workout plan keep me interested, and more imporatantly EASY while I progressed, but it taught me how to do it right, without a single injury. If I got meet the author, I would kiss him. Great book for bigger runners, I've recommended it to all my friends, who are currenlty doing their first 5 k race this weekend.

The runner's complete reference
I love this book, and recommend it to anyone interested in taking up running - it has tips for beginners on up to expert runners.Read more

Subjects:  1. Running    2. Running & Jogging    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Track & Field    6. Track & field sports, athletics   

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For the mid-range runner
I found the previous reviews interesting because they suggested that this book was for seasoned runners. As a seasoned runner, I didn't find it extremely useful. It discussed things that I have already heard of. Run Fast is eye-opening
This book was written for runners with at least a year of running behind them. Filled with anecdotes, it serves to demistify principles and terminology unique to the running culture. The training methods describedare tried and true, scientifically backed methods used by today's eliteathletes. It is very thorough without having the quality of a"dry" technical manual. Like Galloway's Book On Running, I findmyself going back to it to brush up on my training.

Great Racing Tips
The only book I have found on how to train for the short distance races.The 10K race has now become the most popular road race in a America with the 5K quickly gaining in popularity.Whether you are a beginner roadracer or shooting for a new personal best, this book does a great job ofbreaking down training schedules and drills to run smarter and prepare forrace day.Hal also covers nutrition for runners and pre-race rituals thathave helped him compete over the years. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Running    2. Running & Jogging    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Training    6. Track & field sports, athletics   

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This is apretty good basic book on running.
If you're an advanced or intermediate runner, you probably
GREAT Book for all runners
I ran all through grade school and high school and am picking up the sport again after some years off.I found this book to be a great re-introduction after some time off.I think Amby describes it best as that book that has lots of answers to the questions you've been asking yourself for months (or years), and instead of buying many books to find the answeres, they are all in one small, relatively inexpensive book. if this is your first running book then it is 5 stars
execellent book for the beginners. the principles are short,comprehensive, precise and right to the point. but for the intermediate andadvance runners, this book has nothing new to offer other than repeat andremind of what you have already learnt. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Running & Jogging    2. Sports    3. Sports & Recreation    4. Jogging    5. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    6. Track & field sports, athletics   

Subjects:  1. Running    2. Running & Jogging    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Kenya    6. Track & field sports, athletics   

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The Spirit of The Marathon
This book is great if you thinking about running a marathon.If gives some good insite into what you can expect in your marathon. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Running & Jogging    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Sports & Recreation / General   

Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Health/Fitness    3. Medical    4. Prevention    5. Runners (Sports)    6. Running & Jogging    7. Running injuries    8. Sports & Recreation    9. Sports Medicine    10. Training    11. Treatment    12. Medicine | Sports Medicine    13. Sports & Recreation / Running & Jogging    14. Sports injuries & medicine   

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From One Who Knew Fred Lebow Well

From the Editor
I got to "meet" Fred Lebow and learn about his creation of the New York City Marathon and his impact on the world of distance running while working with author Ron Rubin's extensive material. "Fred Lebow was a dreamer...the kind of dreamer who pursued his dream and made it a reality. And today, more than thirty years later, the world is still reaping the rewards of his vision and hard work.... Fred Lebow's life was [truly] a story just waiting--and deserving--to be told." -- From the book's Preface.
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Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Lebow, Fred    3. New York City Marathon    4. Running & Jogging    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Sports - General    8. Biography: sport    9. New York    10. Track & field sports, athletics   

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Well intended, but ultimately uninspiring.
I ended up returning this one to the bookstore after trying to push through the first few chapters...I've had easier marathons.
Spark the Runner in Your Life
"The Quotable Runner: Great Moments of Wisdom, Inspiration, Wrongheadedness, and Humor" is a gift book, but for the runner, it is a fun gift.
A must have book for runners
This book was given to me by a training partner a few days before my first marathon.Just flipping through the book, I found quote after quote that I connected with.Others gave me great inspiration.They were so good, I decided to read the book from cover to cover and couldn't put the book down.I love Mark's comentary on each subject "Training", "Coaches", "Fear", "Pain", "The Marathon".I want to stock up on this book so I can give it as gifts to my running friends! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Quotations    2. Quotations, maxims, etc    3. Running    4. Running & Jogging    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Sports & Recreation / General    8. Track & field sports, athletics   

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Subjects:  1. Running & Jogging    2. Sports    3. Sports & Recreation    4. Training    5. Fitness training    6. Sports & Recreation / Running & Jogging    7. Sports & Recreation/Training    8. Track & field sports, athletics   

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Running from a different perspective
My favorite running book. Short very digestible essays. So many of them made me think about running in a different way. A book of interesting insights into running
I started by trying to read this book through at one sitting.It was the wrong approach.This is not one of these best-selling thrillers, which you simply cannot put down.That does not mean it is no good, though.The book rather grows on you, as you read it a bit at a time.A lot of what Jerome says strikes a chord because you realise it applies to life in general.Perhaps the way to describe the book is to call it a "thinking runner's book". ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Physiological aspects    2. Running    3. Running & Jogging    4. Sports    5. Sports & Recreation    6. Training    7. Sports & Recreation / General   

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Good introduction to the sport for everyone
It's funny how, because there is a picture showing a woman running up front, that some people assume this is a book soley for women.Not so.This is a nice, rounded introduction to off-road running for everyone.Barrios gives useful advice on gear, technique, etiquette, health maintenance and first-aid.Even more enjoyable to me is her encouragement to see trail running as belonging to a much wider population than just the ultra adventurists.Trail running doesn't have to be only a competitive endeavour -- it can also be a fun way to bring some activity and connection to nature into our lives.It can even be meditative, a nice break from an otherwise frenetic life.
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Subjects:  1. Guidebooks    2. Running    3. Running & Jogging    4. Sports    5. Sports & Recreation    6. Track & Field    7. Trails   

Subjects:  1. Blank Books/Journals    2. Consumer Health    3. Exercise    4. Non-Classifiable    5. Running & Jogging    6. Active outdoor pursuits    7. Health & Fitness / Exercise   

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Subjects:  1. Running & Jogging    2. Sports    3. Sports & Recreation    4. Track & Field    5. ATHLETICS    6. RUNNING    7. Sports & Recreation / Running & Jogging    8. Track & field sports, athletics