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Not the book you’re looking for?Download ebook pdf The Complete Book of Running - Jim Fixx Description: Discusses not only the physical benefits of running, but its psychological benefits as well. The Complete Book of Running James Fixx on Amazon.com.FREE. shipping on qualifying offers. THIS BOOK IS FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED. Running is also a natural motion that humans are designed to perform and therefore we can literally take this sport in our stride! Weight loss, an improved cardiovascular system, and an increase in life expectancy are just a few of the obvious health benefits of running. Complete marathon training guide.Hill Repeats - these will vary in length somewhat throughout the plan, but the idea is to recruit fasttwitch muscle fibers with full recovery to increase power, improve form, and increase muscular resilience to injury. Again, all workouts in this plan will progress towards your goal race. Apr 20, 2012 Runner's World Complete Book of Running: Everything You Need to Run for Weight Loss, Fitness, and Competition Amby Burfoot on Amazon.com.FREE. shipping on qualifying offers. The sport of running is ever changing, be it the shoes we wear or the goals we set, the training methods we use or the role models we emulate. But there is one constant: For 40 years. Complete marathon training guide.Hill Repeats - these will vary in length somewhat throughout the plan, but the idea is to recruit fasttwitch muscle fibers with full recovery to increase power, improve form, and increase muscular resilience to injury. Again, all workouts in this plan will progress towards your goal race. James Fuller Fixx was the author of the 1977 best-selling book, The Complete Book of Running. Best known as Jim Fixx, he is credited with helping start America's fitness revolution, popularizing the sport of running and demonstrating the health benefits of regular jogging.
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Discusses not only the physical benefits of running, but its psychological benefits as well: increasing self-esteem, acquiring a 'high' from running, and being able to cope better with pressure and tension. Yep, it still sells.
Published September 12th 1977 by Random House
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Back when I was young, I was NOT athletic!
I was a bookworm.. a book addict who was living in a mind-forest of personal and public devils, whose impact was inescapable. Obtuse and maladroit, I just didn’t fit in.
For when I was in my teens, I had followed Dante into a Dark Wood, in which the shadows of evil were impenetrable - save by the twin lights of ethics and faith.
And that was the Start of my Quest!
Now, anyone who embarks on such a journey is never really lost, for the Invisible Spirit is..more
I was a bookworm.. a book addict who was living in a mind-forest of personal and public devils, whose impact was inescapable. Obtuse and maladroit, I just didn’t fit in.
For when I was in my teens, I had followed Dante into a Dark Wood, in which the shadows of evil were impenetrable - save by the twin lights of ethics and faith.
And that was the Start of my Quest!
Now, anyone who embarks on such a journey is never really lost, for the Invisible Spirit is..more
Feb 06, 2011Kat rated it liked it
A deliciously outdated book. Fixx wrote The Complete Book of Running in the seventies and therefore a lot of what he has to say is no longer accurate, which is a little amusing and sometimes even cute. His passion for running withstands the test of time though. And so does his ability to make his reader share in his excitement.
It is a wee bit ironic that Fixx adopted running as part of a healthy life style that would hopefully provide him with a longer and healthier life - his family had a histo..more
It is a wee bit ironic that Fixx adopted running as part of a healthy life style that would hopefully provide him with a longer and healthier life - his family had a histo..more
Aug 30, 2012Kristy rated it really liked it
Some of the topics in this book are laughable due to the passage of years (it was published in 1977). For example, did you know that the author tried wearing negative-heel shoes once upon a time to help stretch his calves? Apparently, they were popular in their own right and he had the idea they would be helpful..but he couldn't walk well in them and gave them up.
Another tidbit he gleaned from women runners: It is optional to wear a bra while running. Some like to wear one, some don't, and only..more
Another tidbit he gleaned from women runners: It is optional to wear a bra while running. Some like to wear one, some don't, and only..more
I love this book! It sounds like it may be boring (because running is boring), but if anyone is interested in starting a running program or competing in a race, it's full of great information and fascinating facts.
Like, for example, women may have an advantage to men in running long distance. Men don't have as much body fat, which you can pull on for fuel during a marathon.
There's a story about a woman who had diarreah during a marathon but kept running because she was going to win. She did wi..more
Like, for example, women may have an advantage to men in running long distance. Men don't have as much body fat, which you can pull on for fuel during a marathon.
There's a story about a woman who had diarreah during a marathon but kept running because she was going to win. She did wi..more
This has to be one of the most informative and motivating books about running on the market. I ran distance track in high school, and when I tried to get back into it a couple of years ago I found myself with absolutely no motivation. I happened upon this book at the library, and it quickly became one of my favorite running books. I eventually got back into running, and I think about this book on most of my runs. It is a complete guide that covers everything from what type of shoes to buy, to ho..more
Apr 16, 2011Chelsea rated it liked it
This book has everything anyone needs to know about running. It talks about what to wear, different weather, where to run, how to train, etc. It is a very good motivator to start running! Every time I read it, I'd want to go out and run. Maybe it'll persuade me to run a marathon! :)
This book may be 35 years old, but most of the advice still stands.. though it's amusing (read: heartbreaking) to see how the price of running shoes has changed!
Nov 08, 2009Oblio rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I clearly date myself by stating that this book is responsible for the enthusiasm that I felt for running in the late '70's.
The classic book that started the original running revolution of the late 70’s and early 80’s. This book got me running. When Jim Fixx died, I re-read the book as motivation to train for and qualify to run in the Boston Marathon. Although the material and advice is a little dated, it’s still a classic. His second book on running wasn’t as good as the first, but it’s a nice read too.
Obviously dated but some wonderful nuggets of practical information and philosophy.
This was a tremendous book!! It was as well written as “Born To Run” and in many ways is almost a precursor to it. I believe the author makes some errors based on his personal experience – the recommendation of running shoes – for instance, but on the whole, the entire book is a valuable resource which I look forward to re-reading and just using as a reference every now and then.
There is one paragraph I would like to quote at length. It has to do with why people run (why I, in particular, run):..more
There is one paragraph I would like to quote at length. It has to do with why people run (why I, in particular, run):..more
An oldie but a goodie, I think. I was never a runner, and this is probably not the recommended order to do things, but it worked for me. I (1) signed up for a 5k 3 weeks before it, (2) started practicing my running every other day, (3) started reading this book about a week before the race. I found the book to be very encouraging for a beginning runner and would definitely recommend it. It was very motivational in terms of the benefits that regular running can give you. It had a lot of practical..more
Jan 22, 2012Jason Collins rated it really liked it
The manifesto that started it all! A great inspiration for any beginning runner. Fixx's iconic guide details all the physical and psychological benefits of running. Though it will come across as a bit of a dated read today, running is such a basic sport that Fixx's advice holds up against more modern approaches to running.
My only criticism of Fixx's doctrine is the notion that a good runner ought to be noticeably skinny. I've known extreme runners who run themselves absolutely frail. But I've a..more
My only criticism of Fixx's doctrine is the notion that a good runner ought to be noticeably skinny. I've known extreme runners who run themselves absolutely frail. But I've a..more
It's funny reading this, 35 years after being published. References to East German athletic training, and advice on how to measure route distances before Google Maps and GPS (guesstimate by pace/time, use a car odometer, or a special tool attached to a bicycle). It's also probably wise to ignore any scientific or medical discussion, though I was amused to hear about Dr. J. E. Schmidt's Playboy article, 'Jogging Can Kill You' (unfortunately, I can't find the original, but he appears in many newsp..more
The original running book remains relevant.
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An excellent guide to all things regarding runningl. I loved his advice and would follow every step with one small issue: the book is only marred by the knowledge that this man died running at the age of 52. That kind of blows the whole thing apart unless you take into consideration his medical history, even though we don't really know his medical history or how long he would have lived without the joy of running in his life. Eliminate his unhealthy lifestyle before his advocacy of running and o..more
Read this one back in the early eighties along with plenty of others. Inspiring--perhaps the most inspiring book about running out there. Still a fine read, but read with caution; much of our understanding about calisthenics, stretching, and physiology has evolved and changed since this book. Many of the exercises can hurt you--we now know--so proceed with care and consult a trainer before you try any of Fixx's ideas.
Mar 05, 2011Kristen MacGregor rated it it was amazing
This book is very helpful, but also very funny. Since it was written in the 70s, a LOT has changed since then. So some of the things he goes off about are humorous nowadays. But he has some good pointers for anyone who's trying to start a lifetime habit of running- and even some pointers for those wanting to race [marathons, etc.]
Sep 07, 2010Jess rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book definitely needs to go through a reprint, because it's a fantastic (and humorous) definitive book about running. While some of the material in the book is outdated, the majority of it is interesting and applicable. I highly recommend it to anyone who has a passion for running, or who wants to understand why people run recreationally.
Nov 08, 2012Mark rated it really liked it
Read this when I was a kid (age 12 approx). At the time I was a competitive athlete and would read anything I could lay my hands on to do with running. This book was absolutely brilliant and I finished it in a couple of days.
Particularly remember the chapter on how to cope with Dogs and the one about Bill Rogers.
Particularly remember the chapter on how to cope with Dogs and the one about Bill Rogers.
Jim Fixx was a courageous man by showing people to just go out and do it. His family history was rampant with heart disease and when he found himself unfit and overweight he decided to change and change he did. Unfortunately, his history caught up with him and he died of a heart attack at age 52 but not before he blazed the path.
Read this some while ago. Was helpful then but now there a great wealth of running literature is available. Sadly James Fixx died on the road and this was apparently due to heart disease. Much in his story should have raised red flags.
Jun 11, 2010Russ rated it really liked it
I read this years ago, and while the information hasn't aged well, it is still an infectious read. Fixx's love of running, and his unwavering belief that running would cure all evils, comes through on every page. Worth the read just for that..
Apr 28, 2013Margarita rated it liked it
This book is informative, albeit dated, and a solid read for anyone interested in starting to run.
Mar 25, 2011David Housholder rated it really liked it
I ran through the 1980's with this book..And then as did Forrest Gump, I stopped.
Awesome to read something written in 1977. I can't believe there was ever a time when women were not ALLOWED to run in a marathon.
Surprisingly pertinent, considering it was written in the 1970s. Just proves that the pastime of running is timeless! Worth reading if you are a runner.
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Old school tips, but still pretty great for getting psyched about running.
Feb 16, 2013Kevin rated it it was amazing
Great book. For those who don't, this could get you hooked!
Jan 03, 2008Lucy J Jeynes rated it liked it
Evangelical. Will I be converted? Watch this space.
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James Fuller Fixx was the author of the 1977 best-selling book, The Complete Book of Running. Best known as Jim Fixx, he is credited with helping start America's fitness revolution, popularizing the sport of running and demonstrating the health benefits of regular jogging.
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