The author reflects on how running has influenced his life and writing, discussing the places he has trained, the people he has met, and the races he has run.
Ultramarathoner Rachel Toor reflects on her decision to begin running, how she fell in love with the sport, events in which she has competed, and other running-related topics.
Reviews the history of marathon racing, looks at Olympic and city marathons, explains how marathon runners prepare for the long races, and discusses injuries and recovery, pacing and race strategy, and what it takes to be a champion marathon runner.
how Frank Shorter, Bill Rodgers, and Alberto Salazar made running go boom
Stracher, Cameron
2013
Recounts the era in the 1970's when "jogging" became "running" through the lives and accomplishments of running greats, Frank Shorter, Bill Rodgers, and Alberto Salazar.
Each year, runners from around the world travel to Boston to compete in the most-recognized annual marathon in the world. The Boston Marathon is thought to be one of the world's greatest fitness challenges. This fact-packed title provides an analytical examination of the sport and an outline of the rules.
Tells the story of Terry Fox, a young man who, after losing his leg to cancer, embarked on a 143-day run across Canada with the goal of raising one million dollars for cancer research; and looks at how the project snowballed after Terry's death, bringing in tens of millions of dollars in his name.
A science-based training manual for distance runners ages twelve to nineteen, discussing nutrition, physiology, psychology, and the biomechanics of running; describing the training methods specific to different stages of development; and offering step-by-step advice on how to design an effective training program.
