The Fixx, James F. creator author. text bibliography nyu 1977 1977 First edition. monographic eng

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xx, 314 p : ill ; 25 cm In this classic runner's handbook, the author discusses not only the physical benefits of running, but psychological benefits which include increasing self-esteem, acquiring a "high" from running, and being able to cope better with pressure and tension. Foreword: On the subversive nature of this book -- Part I: The whys of running -- Feeling better physically -- What happens to your mind -- Why running? -- The longevity factor -- Part II: the art of running -- Getting started -- Getting thin -- Getting good at it -- The mythology of the woman runner -- When you're over forty -- Kids -- Fitting it into your life -- Gear -- Coping -- Eating to run -- Preventive maintenance -- If, despite everything, something goes wrong -- Racing -- Boston and/or bust -- A run with a champion -- The world's sickest running club -- Part III: The world of running -- Spreading the word -- The runner's philosopher -- The scientists of sport -- And something more -- Afterword : The miracle of running -- Appendix A : The runner's address book -- Appendix B : The physiology of running -- Appendix C : The Harvard step test. James F. Fixx. Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-306) and index. Running Jogging Sports Psychological aspects GV1061 .F44 0394411595 77005984 http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/description/random0412/77005984.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/description/random0412/77005984.html DLC 770506 20240715132703.0 ocm02984473 eng