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The Runner's Literary Companion: Great Stories and Poems About Running

The Runner's Literary Companion: Great Stories and Poems About Running

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Author: Garth Battista
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 reviews
Sales Rank: 309857

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.6

ISBN: 014025353X
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9780140253535
ASIN: 014025353X

Publication Date: March 1, 1996
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars great collection   August 28, 2001
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I thought this book had a great collection of running stories that just inspired me to just run and help me in my races to keep going. I enjoyed reading this book eminsly and it has something for all ages and all types of runners. I recommend that any runner get this book, especially if you're looking for inspiration


5 out of 5 stars Encompasses all the emotions of running: excellent   February 27, 1999
 6 out of 6 found this review helpful

This book should be in the hands of every runner. The short stories are amazing. The different portrayals of running can appeal to anyone, from beginner to advanced. Some of the stories will bring you to your race days and get your adrenaline running as if you are runninf the race. I can only read them one at a time because I get to pumped up and have to relax.

The poems are very eclectic. They capture the crazy thoughts that go through your mind while you are running. They also are beautiful descriptions of a very basic act. I loved them all. Every once in a while I read one before i go run. They make you think, and isn't that what happens on a run. These poems give you good mind fuel.

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