Runner as Hero by Jay Kimiecik
In Runner as Hero, Jay Kimiecik becomes an athlete again-in his case, a masters runner-as a way to revive his life. Kimiecik explores the world of aging, training, and performing through a self-experimental, self-reflective lens- merging science, mythology, and performance psychology. On his heroic journey, Kimiecik talks to aging experts, scientists, top-performing athletes, and the ghost of legendary Steve Prefontaine. Kimiecik's keen observations of everyday living and irreverent style take him on a journey to find the hero within. The result is a fascinating, inspiring tale about how the life as an athlete can serve as a motivational metaphor for feeling alive and achieving nearly anything.
A magical memoir of a masters athlete in search of his inner track star…expertly weaves in state-of-the-sport research-- Ken Stone, founder and co-webmaster of masterstrack.com
The ultimate in passion is to try to be the best that you can be, and in running there is no better metaphor. And there is no better book I have read that delves as deeply into this relationship than Runner as Hero. -- Bernd Heinrich, professor emeritus of biology, University of Vermont, ultramarathoner and author of Why We Run
Rules that pertain to running in Runner As Hero apply to other activities. This caulks an important void and makes it much more than a book about running. -- Bob Roncker, owner, Bob Roncker's Running Spot, runner for over 50 years
A comfortable and "likeable" exchange…put[s] emotional and spiritual meaning to the physical act of running; and…liberates our greatest and most authentic human potential. -- Molly Barker, MSW, founder and vision keeper, Girls on the Run International
[A] marvelous "Everyman" book…readers get plenty of philosophy, mixed with daily running challenges, to tug us along. -- Amby Burfoot, 1968 Boston Marathon winner; editor-at-large, Runner's World
The ultimate in passion is to try to be the best that you can be, and in running there is no better metaphor. And there is no better book I have read that delves as deeply into this relationship than Runner as Hero. -- Bernd Heinrich, professor emeritus of biology, University of Vermont, ultramarathoner and author of Why We Run
The ultimate in passion is to try to be the best that you can be, and in running there is no better metaphor. And there is no better book I have read that delves as deeply into this relationship than Runner as Hero. -- Bernd Heinrich, professor emeritus of biology, University of Vermont, ultramarathoner and author of Why We Run
Rules that pertain to running in Runner As Hero apply to other activities. This caulks an important void and makes it much more than a book about running. -- Bob Roncker, owner, Bob Roncker's Running Spot, runner for over 50 years
A comfortable and "likeable" exchange…put[s] emotional and spiritual meaning to the physical act of running; and…liberates our greatest and most authentic human potential. -- Molly Barker, MSW, founder and vision keeper, Girls on the Run International
[A] marvelous "Everyman" book…readers get plenty of philosophy, mixed with daily running challenges, to tug us along. -- Amby Burfoot, 1968 Boston Marathon winner; editor-at-large, Runner's World
The ultimate in passion is to try to be the best that you can be, and in running there is no better metaphor. And there is no better book I have read that delves as deeply into this relationship than Runner as Hero. -- Bernd Heinrich, professor emeritus of biology, University of Vermont, ultramarathoner and author of Why We Run
Jay Kimiecik, PhD, is a professor at Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) and co-founder of the Well-Being Way. He is the author of The Intrinsic Exerciser: Discovering the Joy of Exercise and Y Personal Fitness Program (YPFP) for the YMCA, used in over 500 YMCAs in North America.
Doug Newburg, PhD, is the co-founder of Powered by Feel. He has interviewed and worked with hundreds of world-class performers in sports, business, aeronautics, the military, and education. He is the author of The Most Important Lesson No One Ever Taught Me, A Pearl's Promise, and Powered By Feel. Newburg lives in Colorado and Florida, continuing to be active by bicycling and rollerblading.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780761847953 |
| ISBN 10 | 0761847952 |
| Title | Runner as Hero |
| Author | Jay Kimiecik |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University Press of America |
| Year published | 2009-09-23 |
| Number of pages | 164 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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