Run with the Champions - by Marc Bloom (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A must-have for list lovers and training zealots of the running world, this volume reveals the philosophies, strategies, and training secrets of America's top 25 male and top 25 female runners of all time. 50 photos.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>In <i>Run with the Champions</i>, award-winning running writer Marc Bloom feeds the voracious appetite of America's growing running population in two ways: by creating a unique system to objectively rank the nation's top 25 male and top 25 female runners of all time, and by revealing their little-known training secrets and strategies, from what they ate to how they trained for their biggest victories. Any average runner can benefit from the insights and advice offered by running legends like Frank Shorter, Alberto Salazar, Joan Samuelson, and Lynn Jennings. The rankings themselves are expected to create a buzz in the large running community, and the affiliation with Runner's World--the world's leading authority on running--will ensure credibility. This comprehensive book is at once an exciting compendium on elite runners and a terrific training manual.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Revel in the past and kickstart your running future! Marc Bloom dares to rank the nation's top runners, from milers to marathoners, and offers a rare glimpse into what made them tick and how they trained. <br>Discover: <br>* Who made the list of America's top 30 men and top 20 women runners of all time<br>* How the rankings were determined (and how to weigh in with your own opinions!)<br>* What were the champions' biggest triumphs and disappointments <br>* How each one trained before his or her biggest races<br>* How America can restore its running greatness </p><p>Beginning with legends Frank Shorter and Joan Samuelson, this unique book contains the thrilling stories of our country's greatest runners-each a lesson in dedication, hard work, and an untiring passion for running. Draw inspiration from the story of Billy Mills (ranked No. 6, despite his short career), then try out his Tee-to-Greens Golf Course Training method. Or, if you have a goal race, borrow a page out of Lynn Jennings' training notebook: the methodical 4-Stage Buildup System. </p><p>Both a compendium of running's brightest stars and a valuable manual of training techniques, this book is a true keepsake and a must-have for all runners.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Marc Bloom</b> is an award-winning track and field journalist. He is a senior writer for <i>Runner's World</i> magazine and the author of six books. He lives in Marlboro, New Jersey.</p>
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