Bill Rodgers' Lifetime Running Plan: Definitive Programs for Runners of All Ages and Levels (Paperback)

by Bill Rodgers (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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"Bill Rodgers' four wins in New York and in Boston inspired my own running and training in the 80s. Now Bill Rodgers' Lifetime Running Plan is an inspiration to me in the 90s. This book is full of words to live by--right on into the 21st century." -- Alberto Salazar

"Bill's perspective on running is truly uplifting and fascinating. His appreciation and respect for runners of all ages and abilities along with his experiences in training, racing, traveling and living from the early days of the running boom to its present-day popularity make Bill Rodger's Lifetime Running Plan a thoroughly entertaining and useful book." -- Joan Benoit Samuelson

"I relate to so much of what Bill has to say. It is refreshing to find out that he feels the same way about many aspects of running I always thought were just my own personal feelings. I know other runners at various levels will react the same way. I truly enjoyed this book." -- Grete Waitz

"No runner has defined the gremlins of injury and burnout better than Bill Rodgers, so I was eager to read this book. I completely agree with his premise that the key to personal success is in adapting training to one's individual body and personality. This is good, sound information for beginner and expert alike. I learned something from this book and, as a result, I have altered my own daily approach to running. I urge you to do the same." -- Frank Shorter

Product Description
There are many who believe that the popularity of running in America took off after Bill Rodgers won his first New York Marathon in 1976. Certainly, his record is unparalleled. "Boton Billy" is the only runner to win the New York and Boston Marathons four times each, and the only runner to win all three of the world's major marathons within a 12-month period.

Now, in Bill Rodgers' Lifetime Running Plan,  the "King of the Road" offers practical and invaluable information that runners of all ages and levels can apply to a lifelong pursuit of running. Along with regimens and strategies specifically tailored for the different age groups, Bill Rodgers covers the full range of issues and concerns for all runners--everything from getting started to countering the effects of aging.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (March 24, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062734997
• ISBN-13: 978-0062734990
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,060,550 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Okay Book, Totally Misleading Title, April 13, 2000

By A Customer

I was really disappointed upon receiving this book, because it just does not deliver what the title promises, e.g. "definitive programs for runners of all ages and levels". And that promise is the only reason I bought it: like so many intermediate runners, I don't have a personal trainer and have lots of questions about my training routine. In the beginning, you just run; but after a year or so, you start wondering: am I training enough, what's the best combination of workouts (slow/fast; long/short etc.)in a given week, what types of workouts that make sense are there... So you can imagine how happy I was when I discovered a book with this title. But there is NOTHING in here to answer that type of question. It's a well-written how-to book, mainly for beginners with lots of injury tips and motivational stuff - but hey, that's in EVERY running book. So I guess it's okay - if you don't have the wrong expectations.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book. Especially the pages for masters runners., July 20, 1999

By A Customer

Since, like the author, I am a runner over the age of 50, I felt this book really provided valuable information on training. I especially liked the discussion on weight training. Bill encourages a moderate approach to lifting, which I agree is better than the more intensive weight training that seems to be the norm these days. I highly recommend this book to runners of all levels.