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Bob's Books I Run, Therefore I Am - - NUTS! Why we carbo load, Whether you fall in the middle of the pack, up near the front of the pack, or so far from any semblance of a pack that Bob will have you in stitches as he pokes fun at the idiosyncratic personalities of runners and the strange and hilarious situations they encounter. I Run, Therefore I Am—Nuts! brings out the humor in situations that every type of runner can relate to from: • The intricate art of drinking on the run from paper cups • Trying to reacquaint fingers to toes after years of tight hamstrings between them • Hitting the proverbial wall and what happens when this is less than halfway through the race • Having your heart flutter with the newest cushioned training shoe • Discovering cross-training contraptions designed to strengthen your gluteus to its maximus • Getting excited about the latest flavor of energy gel on the market If you love the aromatic smell of perspiration, enjoy the exhilaration of exhaustion, drink solely from squirt bottles, or fill your wardrobe with reflective clothing—this book is for you or perhaps that crazy friend of yours that runs. Susan Kalish, 21 year Executive Director of the American Running Association, says, “There is wisdom behind the laughter! Bob Schwartz encourages runners with wit and revelations that years of running experience (and inexperience!) provide. It's a fun read that I recommend to runners of all abilities." Schwartz’s long-awaited contribution to a widely appealing genre of running books, has been a top selling book that with both recreational and competitive runners, many of whom were already fans of his essays which have been published in many running-related publications, including Runner’s World, Fitness Runner, New York Runner, Washington Running Report, Michigan Runner, Tail Winds Magazine, Inside Texas Running, Midwest Running, Rocky Mountain Sports, Oklahoma Runner, Run Ohio, Florida Running & Triathlon, Running Journal, Metro Sports Magazine, Arkansas Running and Race Center NW amongst many others. Schwartz has been an avid and slightly over-the-top runner for more than 20 years. He has completed countless marathons as well as all race distances from the 200 Meter Kids Snowman Shuffle to ultramarathons. In the universal language of runners, he has PR’s of 2:42 for the marathon, 34:18 for the 10k and 56 seconds for the third grade potato sack race.
"Every true runner will get a laugh out of this book. Schwartz does a good job pointing out the wonderful absurdities of our sport." Arturo Barrios
"Most runners take their sport seriously—sometimes too seriously. Bob Schwartz provides a refreshingly irreverent slant on a variety of topics to help keep a more balanced perspective. Take a run on the lighter side!" Jeff Galloway
"What a delightful book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I could relate to it through my own experiences. The reading is light and humorous, and it takes a completely different approach to running. Very refreshing." Colleen De Reuck Read more book reviews about Bob's first book 'I Run Therefore I Am - - Nuts!'. Bob's Books I Run, Therefore I Am - - NUTS! Would Somebody Please |
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