Running Past 50 (Ageless Athlete Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (864 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0880117052 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
What started as an invigorating ritual that refreshed the body and spirit has become too familiar and oftentimes monotonous. Benyo shows seasoned runners how to make adjustments to their running program so that training becomes more effective and satisfying. Running Past 50 was written to remedy this problem and restore the fun and meaning to running. He discusses physical adjustments that runners can make, including increasing upper- and lower-body strength, using speed training and pacing in workouts, getting proper rest, and working walking into workouts. Author Rich Benyo-who is editor of Marathon & Beyond, a former executive editor of Runner's World, and a devoted runner himself-shows runners how to reinvent their running so that the years after 50 can be the best in the
But Running Past 50 isn't only for the new 50-year-old runner; it's also a very readable guidebook for those who've long since taken up residence in the second half of their century of fitness."""Kathrine SwitzerDirector, Avon Running Global Women's CircuitWinner of 1974 New York City Marathon """Rich Benyo has done his usual job of covering the constantly challenging area of aging. Rich Benyo has gone ahead as a sort of aerobic scout to share with the rest of us what to expect: the joys to be celebrated, the pitfalls to be avoided, the challenges to be embraced. """"Runners are turning 50 in incredible numbers. A very informative book."""Jeff GallowayAuthor of "Galloway's Book on Running" "
For Seasoned Runners Only sbrnlb This book is not helpful for people taking up the sport of running for the first time in their 50's. It's aimed at lifelong runners who need to reassess their approach. It doesn't fit will with other books in this series, such as Strength Training Past 50, which is perfect for beginners.