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    The Elements of Effort: Reflections on the Art and Science of Running
    The Elements of Effort: Reflections on the Art and Science of Running
    The Elements of Effort: Reflections on the Art and Science of Running
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    The Elements of Effort: Reflections on the Art and Science of Running

    Written by John Jerome

    Narrated by L.J. Ganser

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    About this audiobook

    In this engaging collection of essays, author and athlete John Jerome celebrates the simplicity and freedom of running. With contagious passion, he strips away fads and myths to offer basic guidelines for participants, from beginning joggers to those preparing for marathons. For years Jerome recorded his thoughts and experiences during his daily training. As he ran, he discovered not only physical benefits, but philosophical ones as well. His wry reflections take you on a joyous journey through the most elemental aspects of the sport-stretching, falling, sweat, bugs, the food police, and more. A fount of prescriptions and wisdom, The Elements of Effort offers a disarming collection of ideas to mull over as you participate in your daily run. So grab your cassette player, lace up your running shoes, and enjoy narrator L.J. Ganser's entertaining performance.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateJun 24, 2011
    ISBN9781456124083
    The Elements of Effort: Reflections on the Art and Science of Running

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    • 4/5
      A good collection of short thoughts on the subject of running. The short essays run the gamut of motivational, literary, scientific, and just free thought. There should be some good insightful stuff in here for anyone that runs or just interested in running.