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Joe Henderson (Author), Amby Burfoot (Author)
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October 9, 1998

Avid runners often define their best runs in terms of breaking records and conquering distances, but they intuitively know that this only begins to describe their experiences. Through more than 40 years of training and competing, Joe Henderson has gained an understanding of what really defines the best running experiences and has developed techniques to achieve them.

Henderson-America's premier running writer-has produced perhaps his finest work in Best Runs. He shares his experiences and expertise, offering advice on how you can enhance your running and reap rewards beyond improved running times and race results.

Best Runs contains more than 100 essays that will inform, inspire, and amuse all readers, from fitness runners to hardcore competitors. Each of the book's 25 chapters serves as a valuable lesson in running. You'll find entertaining tales and proven advice on how to

- reduce the time pressures associated with training and racing;
- decrease down-time by listening to your heart and early warning signals;
- follow an optimal running diet;
- reduce your anxiety before races;
- improve long distance running techniques;
- enjoy running into your later years; and
- much, much more.

Running is about much more than going farther and faster. It's about having your best possible experience every time out. Best Runs provides inspiration, insights, and training tips to ensure that you reach your fullest potential. Read it and have your best run yet!


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"""By Joe's own definition, this could be his 'best' effort as a writer!"""
Jerry Lawson
Professional Marathoner, 2: 09: 35 (1997)
"""Nobody knows more than Joe or writes about running more clearly. This book includes some of his best writing yet. As you turn the pages, I'm sure you'll find yourself nodding in agreement, thinking, 'Yes, that's just the way I feel, too.'"""
Amby Burfoot
Editor, Runner's World
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"By Joe's own definition, this could be his 'best' effort as a writer!"
Jerry Lawson
Professional Marathoner, 2:09:35 (1997)

"Nobody knows more than Joe or writes about running more clearly. This book includes some of his best writing yet. As you turn the pages, I'm sure you'll find yourself nodding in agreement, thinking, 'Yes, that's just the way I feel, too.'"
Amby Burfoot
Editor, Runner's World


Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics (October 9, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0880118962
  • ISBN-13: 978-0880118965
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,408,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great book!, May 5, 2000
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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 run out the front door. I re-read parts of it before races, just to keep up my mental fitness as well as my physical. I recommend this to ANY runner.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A revised version of better runs, November 26, 2000
This review is from: Best Runs (Paperback)
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.
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You're never too old or too experienced to learn (or relearn) running tricks. Read the first page
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