The Elements of Effort Reflections on the Art and Science of Running |
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| Author:
| Jerome, John |
| ISBN: | 978-0-671-02370-6 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1998 |
| Publisher: | Pocket Books
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| Imprint: | Pocket Books |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $18.55 |
Book Description:
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All runners, from beginners to Olympians, will delight in this luminous compendium of wisdom wrought from many years of running. Applying his clear vision and wry wit to a smorgasbord of running-related topics, including stretching, dancing, bugs, falling, spaghetti, sweat, and the food police, John Jerome shares his contagious passion for the most basic of sports. Stripping the art of running down to its barest elements, he takes readers and runners with him on a joyous journey -- a...
More DescriptionAll runners, from beginners to Olympians, will delight in this luminous compendium of wisdom wrought from many years of running. Applying his clear vision and wry wit to a smorgasbord of running-related topics, including stretching, dancing, bugs, falling, spaghetti, sweat, and the food police, John Jerome shares his contagious passion for the most basic of sports. Stripping the art of running down to its barest elements, he takes readers and runners with him on a joyous journey -- a run that revels in a profound affection and respect for the single sport that is as pure and simple as it is infinitely complex.