The Complete Book of Running
by James Fixx
On This Page
Description
In this classic runner's handbook, the author discusses not only the physical benefits of running, but psychological benefits which include increasing self-esteem, acquiring a "high" from running, and being able to cope better with pressure and tension.Tags
Recommendations
Member Reviews
Great book about running, starting out, why we do it, and how to do it well. All these years later, almost every bit of it sounds just like today, even the description of the poor state of fitness and nutrition in the US today. His writing style is comfortable and fun, making even the beginner like me feel like I can do this.
A popular read in the 1970s, as an adolescent new to jogging/aerobics/running/fitness.
Ratings
Members
- Recently Added By
Lists
Books That Changed Our Perspective
423 works; 168 members
Author Information
29 Works 1,252 Members
Awards and Honors
Distinctions
Series
Belongs to Publisher Series
Work Relationships
Classifications
- Genres
- Sports and Leisure, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Health & Wellness
- DDC/MDS
- 796.426 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Sports Olympic sports Track events, running; General track and field Hurdles, steeplechase [General running see 796.42, Sprinting see 796.422]
- LCC
- GV1061 .F55 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Recreation. Leisure Recreation. Leisure Sports Track and field athletics
- BISAC
Statistics
- Members
- 419
- Popularity
- 73,474
- Reviews
- 2
- Rating
- (3.62)
- Languages
- 5 — Dutch, English, German, Norwegian (Bokmål), Swedish
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 15
- ASINs
- 3
