The Runner's Field Manual: A Tactical (and Practical) Survival Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (990 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1605292729 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Good for the beginner" according to James D. Crabtree. Let's say you haven't run since you were in high school, and only then because they made you in gym class. Now, because you've seen a story about a 10k run or someone older than you talks about a marathon they participated in, you are thinking of doing some running yourself. This is the book for you.While some stuff may seem like common sense overall it is a very helpful volume with lots of good info. And when you show up for your for serious run you'll know what those things are on peoples' arms and why some guys are ru. RoxanneM said Funny book. I do not recommend buying this book, only because it's all common sense, however it did make me laugh out loud a few time. The author is a good story teller. But I'll probably never have to read it again, nor would I ever refer to it. It is a good read, so if you like good reads purchase it, if you're more like me and like a good book you'll reference again and again, don't.. "It's definitely an easy lighthearted read" according to Not for me. Overall I would give this an EH First few pages seemed humorous, it never really progressed from there. It's definitely an easy lighthearted read, but in my opinion there are lots of better books out there. Also the constant plugs for the magazine he works for is a little shameless.
As funny as it is useful, this volume covers everything from Dealing With Drivers to Toenail Maintenance, and explores in explicit detail .COMMON THREATS- Urban: The Blackberry-transfixed businessman- Suburban: The bored, angry dog- Trail: The mountain biker who has watched too many Mountain Dew commercialsSHOES & GEAR- The Reef Knot: The only knot you need to know- Barefoot Running: Crazy? Or just insane?- The Trash Bag Poncho: Three steps to ultra-cheap rainwearRACE DAY CHALLENGES- Finding the Damn Thing: Not always so easy - Navigating the Aid Station: Pinch the cup- Finish Line Vomit: Hey, it happensand much, much more. Hot on the heels of last year's popular The Runner's Rule Book comes another indispensable guide from Mark Remy and his fellow Runner's World experts.Whether you run in the city or on trails, in races or just for fun, you'll find Th
MARK REMY is the executive editor of RunnersWorld and the author of The Runner's Rule Book. With a goal to inform, advise, and motivate runners of all ages and abilities, Runner's World aims to help runners acheive their personal health, fitness, and performance goals, and to inspire them with vivid, memorable storytelling.. He lives, writes, and runs in eastern Pennsylvania, where he frequently seeks Relief in Porcelain-Free
About the AuthorMARK REMY is the executive editor of RunnersWorld and the author of The Runner's Rule Book. He lives, writes, and runs in eastern Pennsylvania, where he frequently seeks Relief in Porcelain-Free Environments and has extensively researched A Word about Roadkill.Runner's World is the worldwide authority on running information. With a goal to inform, advise, and motivate runners of all ages and abilities, Runner's World aims to help runners acheive their personal health, fitness, and performance goals, and to inspire them with vivid, memorable storytelling.