From a key figure in the running world comes a unique little compendium of information and anecdotes about a life in motion. Champion marathoner Amby Burfoot has created a distinctive resource to help runners run better, faster, and farther. More than this, his succinct and sure-footed text will help runners rediscover and deepen their own joy in the sport. This is a celebration of running.
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"'That's right' was my most frequent thought as I read this book. Amby Burfoot has produced a clear, concise resource for me and every other runner whose goals are to train more efficiently and enjoyably. I am placing this book next to my training log for easy reference."--Frank Shorter, 1972 Olympic-marathon gold medalist
"Amby Burfoot motivates runners of all strides and sizes in this truly essential book. Special kudos for the attention he pays to women runners."--Joan Samuelson, 1984 Olympic-marathon gold medalist
"This book is packed full of great advice for every runner. The chapters on injury prevention, in particular, will keep you running long and healthy."--Jeff Galloway, Olympic 10,000-meter runner and best-selling author
"Amby Burfoot taught me much of what I know about marathoning, and now he's put all of his experience together in this highly readable book."--Bill Rodgers, four-time winner of the Boston and New York City Marathons
"A successful training program goes hand in hand with healthy eating. Amby Burfoot clearly and simply explains how to do this in The Principles of Running."--Nancy Clark, R.D., author of Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook
"Amby Burfoot has talked with thousands of beginning runners in his long career, and he knows they need simple starting points, proven advice, and lots of encouragement. You'll find it all in this easy-to-read book."--John "the Penguin" Bingham, author of The Courage to Start
--This text refers to the
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"Amby Burfoot motivates runners of all strides and sizes in this truly essential book. Special kudos for the attention he pays to women runners."--Joan Samuelson, 1984 Olympic-marathon gold medalist
"This book is packed full of great advice for every runner. The chapters on injury prevention, in particular, will keep you running long and healthy."--Jeff Galloway, Olympic 10,000-meter runner and best-selling author
"Amby Burfoot taught me much of what I know about marathoning, and now he's put all of his experience together in this highly readable book."--Bill Rodgers, four-time winner of the Boston and New York City Marathons
"A successful training program goes hand in hand with healthy eating. Amby Burfoot clearly and simply explains how to do this in The Principles of Running."--Nancy Clark, R.D., author of Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook
"Amby Burfoot has talked with thousands of beginning runners in his long career, and he knows they need simple starting points, proven advice, and lots of encouragement. You'll find it all in this easy-to-read book."--John "the Penguin" Bingham, author of The Courage to Start
From the Back Cover
The Principles of Running
Practical Lessons from My First 100,000 Miles
"'That's right' was my most frequent thought as I read this book. Amby Burfoot has produced a clear, concise resource for me and every other runner whose goals are to train more efficiently and enjoyably. I am placing this book next to my training log for easy reference."
--Frank Shorter, 1972 Olympic-marathon gold medalist
"Amby Burfoot motivates runners of all strides and sizes in this truly essential book. Special kudos for the attention he pays to women runners."
--Joan Samuelson, 1984 Olympic-marathon gold medalist
"This book is packed full of great advice for every runner. The chapters on injury prevention, in particular, will keep you running long and healthy."
--Jeff Galloway, Olympic 10,000-meter runner and best-selling author
"Amby Burfoot taught me much of what I know about marathoning, and now he's put all of his experience together in this highly readable book."
--Bill Rodgers, four-time winner of the Boston and New York City Marathons
"A successful training program goes hand in hand with healthy eating. Amby Burfoot clearly and simply explains how to do this in The Principles of Running."
--Nancy Clark, R.D., author of Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook
"Amby Burfoot has talked with thousands of beginning runners in his long career, and he knows they need simple starting points, proven advice, and lots of encouragement. You'll find it all in this easy-to-read book."
--John "the Penguin" Bingham, author of The Courage to Start
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Practical Lessons from My First 100,000 Miles
"'That's right' was my most frequent thought as I read this book. Amby Burfoot has produced a clear, concise resource for me and every other runner whose goals are to train more efficiently and enjoyably. I am placing this book next to my training log for easy reference."
--Frank Shorter, 1972 Olympic-marathon gold medalist
"Amby Burfoot motivates runners of all strides and sizes in this truly essential book. Special kudos for the attention he pays to women runners."
--Joan Samuelson, 1984 Olympic-marathon gold medalist
"This book is packed full of great advice for every runner. The chapters on injury prevention, in particular, will keep you running long and healthy."
--Jeff Galloway, Olympic 10,000-meter runner and best-selling author
"Amby Burfoot taught me much of what I know about marathoning, and now he's put all of his experience together in this highly readable book."
--Bill Rodgers, four-time winner of the Boston and New York City Marathons
"A successful training program goes hand in hand with healthy eating. Amby Burfoot clearly and simply explains how to do this in The Principles of Running."
--Nancy Clark, R.D., author of Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook
"Amby Burfoot has talked with thousands of beginning runners in his long career, and he knows they need simple starting points, proven advice, and lots of encouragement. You'll find it all in this easy-to-read book."
--John "the Penguin" Bingham, author of The Courage to Start
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Amby Burfoot is the 1968 Boston Marathon winner, and a long-time editor (since 1978) at Runner's World magazine. Burfoot has run approximately 103,000 miles in his life, and has finished the Manchester (CT) Thanksgiving Day road race every year since 1963 (48 straight years through 2010). He also continues to run Boston on every fifth-year anniversary of his win, with his next scheduled Boston race in 2013, and has twice completed the 54-mile Comrades Marathon in South Africa. These days, at age 64 and counting, Burfoot continues running about 25 miles a week for health and fitness, and races just a handful of times each year. He's married to Cristina, a fellow writer/editor, and has two grown children, Daniel, a Ph.D. in robotics, and Laura, a community organizer in New London, CT. He feels extremely lucky to be one of those fortunate few who have been able to combine their passion with their profession.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
This is a pretty good basic book on running.,
By PaulB "pbanik" (Saskatoon, SK Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Principles of Running: Practical Lessons from My First 100,000 Miles (Paperback)
If you're an advanced or intermediate runner, you probably
understand most of what is covered already. In my opinion, this book is more for the beginner runner, or the runner who is returning to the sport after a long layoff. However, even respected runners such as Frank Shorter (1972 Olympic Gold Medalist Men's Marathon), Joan Benoit Samuelson (1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Women's Marathon), and Jeff Galloway have endorsed the book. The author himself is the winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon. However, that is not the point. The point is that this book is compact and easy to read. Someone in elementary school who is starting out as a runner could benefit from this book, even though it is probably intended more for high school runners and older runners. In the introduction, the author says the book is only to cover the basics. If you want a tome on running that is comprehensive, I suggest Timothy Noakes' book The Lore of Running, which is nearly 1000 pages. The Principles section is essentially a summary of what the topic he is discussing. It is written in a nice sequential order, even though you can use it as a reference guide. I am deducting a star because it is brief, and doesn't contain everything you need to know about running, but then again that wasn't the point of this book, since it would be redundant. I would recommend getting additional books on running if you're a serious runner and are looking for something more comprehensive. It lacks training schedules for anything besides the marathon in this book, and getting started towards running if you're not running already. The breakdown of the book is as follows: Introduction Part I: The Joy of Running For The Health Of It The Real Runner's High Part II: First Steps Getting Started It's Okay To Go Slow Motivation Aches and Pains Blisters The 10-Percent Rule Running and Walking Part III: Women Safety Menstruation Pregnancy Menopause Special Concerns Part IV: Equipment Shoes Apparel Heart-Rate Monitors Treadmills Indoor Exercise Part V: Nutrition Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins and Minerals Before and after a Run On The Run Drinks, Bars and Gels Vegetarian Diet Part VI: Warming Up and Cooling Down Hard and Easy Workouts Progressive Training Hills Cross-Training Groups Long Runs Tempo Training Max VO2 Speed-Form Training Burnout Part VII: Weight Loss Running Works Best The Running Diet A 24-Hour Program Maximum Weight Loss Part VIII: Weather Heat Cold Dark, Snow, Ice and Rain Part IX: Injury Prevention and Treatment Overuse Injuries Stretching Ice Pain Relievers Shinsplits Knee Injuries Achilles Tendinitis Part X: Racing The Decision To Race Goals Mental Preparation Tapering The Start Pace Part XI: The Marathon Commitment Building-Up Essential Element Yasso 800s Taper Carbohydrate-Loading Final 24 Hours Early and Middle Miles The Wall Recovery Part XII: A Lifetime of Running Slowing Down, Feeling Great Use It or Lose It
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
if this is your first running book then it is 5 stars,
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execellent book for the beginners. the principles are short, comprehensive, precise and right to the point. but for the intermediate and advance runners, this book has nothing new to offer other than repeat and remind of what you have already learnt.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great motivational tool,
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This review is from: The Principles of Running (Hardcover)
It is time for us to get off our collective behinds and Burfoot explains how anyone can run. This book may be the key to a healthy future. Burfoot does not want everyone to compete at the level he did, but he feels everyone has the capabilities of achieving fitness and health through running. Run out and get your copy today.
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