My Marathon
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
A revealing and inspiring memoir by the father of American distance running.
Frank Shorter Book order
Frank Shorter is a former American long-distance runner whose Olympic marathon victory in 1972 is credited with igniting the running boom in the United States during the 1970s. His athletic achievements and personal dedication inspired generations of runners and fitness enthusiasts. Shorter's legacy lies in his role in popularizing endurance running and transforming it from a niche activity into a national phenomenon.
- 2016
- 2005
Running for Peak Performance
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Decades of medical and scientific research have proven that running is one of the healthiest - if not the healthiest - forms of exercise. Running is now a top mainstream sport, not just a competitive one. It is frequently included as part of a varied fitness plan by many people, with the focus on health and fitness to control weight levels and reduce stress. Increasing numbers of runners are joining clubs and entering races and marathons. More participants in the sport are 40-plus years, and a growing number are female. Builds the necessary skill, knowledge, and understanding to achieve anything from a 10-minute run to a full marathon, thus appealing to runners of all fitness levels and abilities. Expert practical advice and training programmes from a former Olympic Marathon Gold Medallist - a credible author who really knows the subject.
