Highlights fifty of the world's greatest marathons that take runners through cities, deserts, coastal areas, and historic sites, in a work that features an expert analysis of each course and practical details for participating in the events.

Fitzgerald teaches you the most effective ways to fuel your training to achieve your best performance. Geared to runners of all levels, he aims to help you attain your ideal racing weight, build a satisfying diet based on the best meals and snacks for runners, and avoid common pitfalls such as GI discomfort.

"Why do we run? To what end, all the effort and pain? Wherefore this love of muscle, speed, and sweat? The Greeks were the first to ask these questions, the first to suspend war, work, politics, to enjoy public celebrations of athletic prowess. They invented sport and they were also the first to understand how physical activity connected to our mental well-being. After a lifetime spent with her head and heart in the books trying to think like a Greek,...

An intimate look at writing, running, and the incredible way they intersect, from the incomparable, bestselling author Haruki Murakami. --publisher.

Ideal for runners, personal trainers, coaches, and students, this guide features anatomical diagrams, step-by-step sequences, advice on optimum techniques and injury prevention, as well as guidance on running psychology.