Every year, thousands of people stop running for enjoyment because they feel they've become too old to continue. Not anymore! "Running Until You're 100" is the ultimate guide to running in the later years of life. Written by a 60-year old Olympian who hasn't had an injury in 27 years, this volume explains how to take care of your legs and feet, stay motivated, avoid aches and pains, and increase enjoyment. Also included are practical hints and tips on the adjustments that need to be made with age, how to balance exercise and rest, and proper nutrition.
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Jeff Galloway is a former Olympian who has run in more than 100 marathons all over the world. His innovative techniques have helped thousands of people to continue running in their later years.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Title Over-Promises -- Book Under-Delivers,
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This review is from: Running Until You're 100 (Paperback)
I read this book with high hopes. It is a good and effective introduction to distance running, but much of the book appears to be generic material that would apply to anyone who is just starting a running program. I expected much more age-specific commentary on the unique needs and demands of runners in their 40s, 50s, 60s, etc. Although there was a little bit of this, the impression I got was that much of the book consisted of "filler" and generic introductory material to running.
Beyond the advice that more "mature" runners take it easy, integrate walking into their workouts and run on alternate days -- sound advice all-- there is not a whole lot of advice that applies uniquely to older runners. This is not a bad book, but I did not believe that the glossy content fully delivered on the promise implied in its title.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Stronger and Faster at 56 years and climbing!,
By Bruce McLellan "Business / Life Coach" (Rochester, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
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This review is from: Running Until You're 100 (Paperback)
Prior to finding this book, I ran my first marathon on my 50th year and unfortunately trained like a 30 year old kid... 6 days as a week with one day of rest... The post race results were months of pain and a resolution to never run another marathon. That was true until I read and practiced the ideas contained in this book. At 56 years, I've run a second marathon free from pain and I am preparing for my next just a few weeks later. One should note that without consistency no program will work. This program has made me stronger and faster than I have been in a decade. Life is good! Thanks Jeff!
10 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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Just Do It,
By FGW (Upstate New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Running Until You're 100 (Paperback)
Read this book. Keep on running. Be more knowledgeable. Improve or start running/walking today.
This book was given to me as a retirement gift by another runner. I retired June 1, 2007 at the age of 67. This book plus more time for reading and exercise have already resulted in improved running performance. I'd been hoping to find a book written for older runners for a long time, but hadn't found one. This book definitely fills that void even if you've reached your 40s, 50s, 60s or 70s as a non-runner. Fortunately for me, I started running in my 30s and hope to continue for as many additional years as possible. I've already been previleged to see as many as 5 grandchildren participate in the same high school cross country meet and to have run in local 5K races with all of them as well as with their parents. This book provides me with a lot more knowledge and incentive to keep on running. It gives me additional hope that perhaps there could even be a 4 generational family run sometime in my future! In summary, if you want to stay fit and healthy while adding years to your life, "Running until You're 100" is for you!
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