The book that helped get the world running is back. This New York Times bestseller written by the late runner, doctor, philosopher, Dr. George Sheehan is a timeless classic. It tells of Dr. Sheehan's midlife return to the world of exercise, play, and competition. Focusing on the importance of "play", Sheehan describes his program for fitness and joy, sharing with the reader how the body helps open up our mental and spiritual energies.
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By publishing this 20th-anniversary edition of his signature work, the Sheehan family hopes to make George Sheehan's work available to all athletes. We encourage you to read his words, and we hope you find on its pages the inspiration to lead your own athletic journey that might help you become the person you were meant to be.
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"On stage, George would refer to me as the 'straight man'; he was the 'comic relief.' In reality, I was the 'scientist' and George was the "philosopher.'
Together we were a dynamic team and Aerobics and Running&Being changed the world. I am delighted to see that this legendary book is being introduced which hopefully will improve the health of millions as it did over two decades ago." Dr. Ken Cooper, Founder and Chairman, Cooper Aerobics Institute.
"With Running&Being, George set the standard. It remains the philosophical bible for all runners. This should be mandatory reading for any athlete looking for guidance in the game of life." Joe Henderson, Runner's World
"Running&Being is scripture. It is the holy text held in reverence not only by runners but by all who value the existence which is fully engaged. George Sheehan heeds Socrates' exhortation to examine life deeply. He finds it abundantly rich if we but have the courage to seek it." Walter Bortz II, M.D., Stanford University
"In Running&Being, Sheehan restores and reminds us of the physical, metal, and spiritual energies we all hold. He allows us to believe that we can all be winners. We can all learn from his lucid analysis of the 'total experience.'" Jeff Galloway, Author,
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The only book in my library I reread!!,
By gary.dotzler@intel.com (Portland, Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Running & Being: The Total Experience (Hardcover)
For the Sheehan neophyte, let me say this, this is NOT a book to learn how run better. It IS a book to become a better person. Dr. Sheehan is simply one of us; a runner who happens to write. The beauty of this book is that Sheehan doesn't candy coat his stories. He tells running as it is, as he is. You'll read this book and continually say, "My god, that's it, that's what I feel, that's how I am too." Soon, things you'd suspected about yourself, become clearer. Questions like, "Why do you run?", begin to have meaningful answers. I have read tons about running and if I had to rank them, all Dr. Sheehan's books would be on the top of the list (But "R&B" is the best of his stuff, so start there). If you want the definitive book on all the technical details about running, get Glover's "Competetive Runner's Handbook" (make sure "Competetive" is in the title). If you want or need helping understanding life, read all of Sheehan's stuff. Heck those two books (Sheehan & Glover) are really all you need for years of PR's and spiritual growth.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
enlightening,
By bdaniher@aol.com (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Running & Being: The Total Experience (Hardcover)
Sheehan forges new ground in discussing running. Any serious runner will readily identify with his emotional insights and his ability to relate running and life. Truly inspiring at points, Sheehan goes well beyond running to a philosophy of life that can apply to any athlete.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Runner-Philosopher,
This review is from: Running & Being: The Total Experience (Hardcover)
All runners are philosophers. It's just that George Sheehan is every athlete's philosopher. If you have ever wondered why you swing a racquet, shag fly balls or spend hours on a bicycle, read this book and you'll say to yourself "that's it, that's why!" It's not just the runners who'll say it. This book should be a prerequisite for pursuing any sport at any level.
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