Frank Shorter's Running for Peak Performance (Paperback)

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Product Description

Whether you've just started running or have been running for years, Frank Shorter's Running for Peak Performance is an excellent guide that tells you everything you need to know about the sport from the heart and soul of a man who knows the sport inside and out. From setting practical goals to keeping yourself motivated, this book covers every aspect of running any runner wants to know.

About the Author

Winner of the gold medal in the Olympic marathon in the 1972 Munich games and a silver medal in the Montreal games in 1976, Frank Shorter put running on the map in the U.S. Besides being a regular contributor to Runner's World magazine and television commentator, Shorter is the founding Chairman of the United States Anti Doping Agency.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT (February 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0756609518
• ISBN-13: 978-0756609511
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #984,576 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book for the new runner., September 5, 2005

By	T. Ingram (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I recently read a book about running specifically for women and it was thorough, but gave me too many things to think and worry about. This book is simple, well-written and uses a more common-sense approach to running. Very enjoyable, and very good pictures.

2.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners...marginally useful for experienced runners, April 10, 2008

By	eltjim (Guam) - See all my reviews

This would be a great book for beginning runners. Discussions and sample training plans do not provide enough detail for experienced runners. Look at it more as a "Cliff's Notes" version of the works of Fixx, Sheehan, Henderson, et. al.

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the One to Read on Running, April 21, 2005

By	Mary Jesse (WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are starting a running program, this book is for you. It covers every relevant topic in a clear and interesting manner. In fact, it is surprisingly entertaining for being packed with so much information. It must reflect great style from the author himself. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I have.