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When Running Was Young and So Were We: Collected Works of a Sportswriter from the Golden Age of American Running - Tapa blanda

Welch, Jack

 
9781909457164: When Running Was Young and So Were We: Collected Works of a Sportswriter from the Golden Age of American Running
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ISBN 10: 1909457167 ISBN 13: 9781909457164
Editorial: D&B Publishing, 2014

Sinopsis

For many years Jack Welch wrote for Running magazine and Track & Field News, chronicling the extraordinary developments of running during the 1970s, 80s and 90's. When Running Was Young and So Were We is based on his columns from this period and is a unique book - telling the story of how running became a way of life for millions. * It's a book about excellence, inspiration and greatness. Not just what it takes to cross the finish line first, but also the lessons learned along the way. * It's a sports book - offering an up-close and personal look at Olympic greats, big races and long runs. * It's a training book - outlining many of the techniques and strategies that make you a winner, on and off the field of competition. * It's a celebration of the human spirit - examining what happens when both great athletes and keen amateurs are driven to challenge their own personal limits. What do greats like Alberto Salazar, Joan Benoit, Dick Beardsley, Mary Decker and Steve Prefontaine all have in common? Read their stories and be inspired!

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Acerca del autor

Jack Welch is the co-founder of Running Magazine, the former Director of Public Relations for Nike and erstwhile Senior Editor of Road Racing For Track & Field News. Jack has witnessed first hand some of the best performances by some of the greatest runners in history. A 2:46:07 marathoner himself, this is his first book.

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For many years Jack Welch wrote for Running magazine and Track & Field News, chronicling the extraordinary developments of running during the 1970s, 80s and 90s. When Running Was Young and So Were We is based on his columns from that period and tells how running became a way of life for millions. It’s a book about excellence, inspiration and greatness—not just what it takes to cross the finish line first, but the lessons learned along the way. It’s a sports book that offers an up-close-and-personal look at Olympic greats, big races, and long runs. It’s a training book that outlines many of the techniques and strategies that make a winner, on and off the field of competition. And it’s a celebration of the human spirit that examines what happens when both great athletes and keen amateurs are driven to challenge their own personal limits.

What do greats like Alberto Salazar, Joan Benoit, Dick Beardsley, Mary Decker and Steve Prefontaine all have in common? Read their stories and be inspired!

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Editorial
D&B Publishing
Año de publicación
2014
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1909457167
ISBN 13 
9781909457164
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
304
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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