Best Runs (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"By Joe's own definition, this could be his 'best' effort as a writer!"
Jerry Lawson
Professional Marathoner, 2:09:35 (1997)

"Nobody knows more than Joe or writes about running more clearly. This book includes some of his best writing yet. As you turn the pages, I'm sure you'll find yourself nodding in agreement, thinking, 'Yes, that's just the way I feel, too.'"
Amby Burfoot
Editor, Runner's World

Product Description

In Best Runs, Joe Henderson explains that running is about much more than going farther and faster—it’s about having your best possible experience each and every time out. Henderson’s sage advice draws on his 700+ races, more than a dozen books and countless articles, and his popular column in Runner’s World.

Best Runs offers more than 100 essays on everything from training regimens to racing tactics. Henderson’s anecdotes and insights will inform, inspire, and amuse you, whether you’re a fitness runner or a hardcore competitor.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics (October 9, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880118962
• ISBN-13: 978-0880118965
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,095,991 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book!, May 5, 2000

By	allye (california) - See all my reviews

This book not only offers training tips, but racing strategies and most important- inspiration. I found the look at the mental side of running to be incredibly motivating, and i couldn't wait to get on my shoes and run out the front door. I re-read parts of it before races, just to keep up my mental fitness as well as my physical. I recommend this to ANY runner.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A revised version of better runs, November 26, 2000

By	Aleksi Kolehmainen (Helsinki, Finland) - See all my reviews

When I bought this book I thought it would be a book like better runs but with completely new essays. When I got the book, I noticed that it wasn't really much more than a revised version of Better runs. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the content of this book -- it gives you great running advice. But if you've read Better runs, there's not much new to learn from this book. It does contain some new insights, so it still might be worth the purchase if you enjoy reading Henderson's work.