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This handy trivia book is packed with everything you need to know about running, including potted history, quirky facts, sayings and hints about the planet's most popular exercise form.

It includes running philosophy and advice on how to get more out of your daily run. From science to humour, tips to tales, it runs the reader through everything they need to know about pounding the pavement.

This pocket-sized guide to running is the perfect gift for runners of all ages and experience levels.

'Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it'
Oprah Winfrey, talk-show host, actress and producer, as seen on Huffington Post.

In 2011, Belgian runner Stefaan Engels set the record for the most consecutive marathons run – 365. He was 49 years of age.

A study at the University of Oxford concluded that the post-run buzz people get after running is sparked by cannabinoids – the same substance that's found in marijuana.



Table of Contents

The starting gun • A harrier's history • Hints and tips • They said it • Strange but true • The finishing line.

The Little Book of Running: Quips and tips for

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      Publisher Headline Publishing Group
      Published 1 April 2021
      ISBN-13 9781800690059
      978-1800690059
      ISBN-10 1800690053
      Also in:
      Health & Wellbeing Exercise and workouts Sport Running and jogging

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This handy trivia book is packed with everything you need to know about running, including potted history, quirky facts, sayings and hints about the planet's most popular exercise form.

      It includes running philosophy and advice on how to get more out of your daily run. From science to humour, tips to tales, it runs the reader through everything they need to know about pounding the pavement.

      This pocket-sized guide to running is the perfect gift for runners of all ages and experience levels.

      'Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it'
      Oprah Winfrey, talk-show host, actress and producer, as seen on Huffington Post.

      In 2011, Belgian runner Stefaan Engels set the record for the most consecutive marathons run – 365. He was 49 years of age.

      A study at the University of Oxford concluded that the post-run buzz people get after running is sparked by cannabinoids – the same substance that's found in marijuana.



      Table of Contents

      The starting gun • A harrier's history • Hints and tips • They said it • Strange but true • The finishing line.

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