The Gigantic Book of Running Quotations

Hal Higdon, Amby Burfoot

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Sky Pony Press
10 January 2022

Dictionaries of quotations; Marathon & cross-country running

With over 3,000 pieces of wit and wisdom from runners famous and humble, here is an important running resource and a great gift for any runner. George Sheehan, a celebrated running writer, philosopher, and physician, once wrote, The more I run, the more certain I am that I am heading for my real goal: to become the person I am. Today, many runners-whether they are training for the Olympics or whether they fit runs into their lunch hours-would agree that for them the sport is much more than a way to stay in shape. Their running defines who they are and leads them to achieve goals that they might never have thought possible. This tremendous collection of wisdom captures the spirit and passion of those who run in over 3,000 entries, covering topics such as training, gear, running philosophy, and running in youth and old age. The Gigantic Book of Running Wisdom will inspire everyone from seasoned marathoners to running novices. It includes thoughts from famous athletes, writers, politicians, and more, including Percy Cerutty, Carl Lewis, Tom Brokaw, David Letterman, William Shakespeare, Farrah Fawcett, Emil Zatopek, Bill Rodgers, Friedrich Nietzsche, Sebastian Coe, Bill Clinton, Grete Waitz, Roger Bannister, and hundreds of others. The one thing they all have in common is their understanding that, as Amby Burfoot put it, As we run, we become. 16 b/w illustrations. You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can't know what's coming. -Frank Shorter I love the feeling of freedom in running, the fresh air, the feeling that the only person I'm competing with is me. -Wilma Rudolph Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports-books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Foreword by: Amby Burfoot
Edited by: Hal Higdon
Imprint: Sky Pony Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 190mm, Spine: 51mm
ISBN: 9781510766297
ISBN 10: 1510766294
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 10 January 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hal Higdon is an accomplished runner, having competed eight times in the Olympic Trials. He is also an esteemed writer and has been a longtime contributing editor for Runner's World.

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The Gigantic Book of Running Quotations

Hal Higdon, Amby Burfoot

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