Tag Archives: book review

Will the first sub 2 hour marathon be run barefoot?

Posted on September 6, 2014 by admin

That is the claim in a new book; 1:59 The Sub-Two-Hour Marathon is Within Reach – Here’s how it will go down and what it can teach all runners about training and racing by Philip Maffetone. I have long had an interest in this and followed many stories and speculation on when and how it would happen, so eagerly got a copy of this book Continue reading →

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Review: ‘Reality Check, How Science Deniers Threaten Our Future’

Posted on December 22, 2013 by admin

This book is not about running, but it is very relevant to the topic of this blog. Continue reading →

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Review: The Runners World Complete Guide to Minimalism and Barefoot Running

Posted on April 15, 2013 by admin

As I said in my review of Chi marathon , I have purchased many books over recent years to better understand what is going on in running and have been very disappointed in most of them. The main source of the disappointment is due to what I tongue-in-cheek call, the promise of ‘ the second coming of the messiah ‘, in that all sorts of good fortune comes to you if you change your running to {INSERT WHATEVER HERE} running technique Continue reading →

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Review: Chi Marathon

Posted on February 24, 2013 by admin

In an effort to learn and understand what is going on with all the different trends in running over the last few years, I have purchased a lot of books. Continue reading →

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