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The Runner's Rule Book: Everything A Runner Needs To Know - And Then Some (2009)

by Mark Remy(Favorite Author)

3.86 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1605295809 (ISBN13: 9781605295800)

languge

English

genre

Humor

publisher

Rodale Books

review 1: A short and humorous look at some of the "rules" that every runner knows or should know. Granted some of the rules are just the author's opinions, but I like this book because it encapsulates a lot of the wisdom (for lack of a better word) that an experienced runner accumulates over the years. If you're a runner, I think you'll find it an enjoyable book to read and perhaps re-read every couple of years.
review 2: Full of lingo and etiquette-I absolutely recommend this book to any runner...if you are new to running, you will learn a lot, if you are experienced, it will make you belly laugh. Though a bit silly at times, Mark Remy cracks me up! It inspired me to read "Once A Runner" (OAR) by Quentin Cassidy and "Daniels Running Formula" by none other than Jack D... moreaniels, two books he strongly recommends. Oh and I liked learning how to do a proper "farmer's blow", what "Fartlek" means (Swedish for "speed play") and that ice baths are stupid. Here I thought I was so smart all this time! Other gems: Who "Pre" is (Steve Prefontaine) a legendary track star who died in a car crash in 1975 at age 24. (See movies: Prefontaine and Without Limits). Quote: "Running is a beautiful--and beautifully simple sport. It clears the mind, strengthens the heart, and burns flab." Thing I will do from now on because I read this book--always carry ID when running. One more great quote (so true!) "The only thing worse than running out of energy a mile from the finish line is finishing the race with energy left over." less

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