The Ultimate Runner

Stories and Advice to Keep You Moving

By: Tom Green, Amy Hunold-VanGundy

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Paperback | 3 May 2010

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Do You Run to Live . . . or Live to Run?

Whether you are a casual weekend warrior in running shoes, a seasoned ultra marathoner, or something in between, you recognize the heart and passion of runners who are just like you. Serious, competitive athletes and those who just want to shed a few pounds will find common ground in The Ultimate Runner, a celebration of every type of runner in heartfelt narratives, spectacular photos, and expert advice.

The magic of a run is shared in these chronicles of fitness breakthroughs, gritty races, and golden friendships forged in predawn sojourns. Great moments in running take place every day, and The Ultimate Runner is filled with more than thirty stunning photos that give voice to those extraordinary experiences shared by ordinary runners. Experts in the fields of nutrition, exercise physiology, and training weigh in with advice that will ramp up any running program.

Some run for the fitness value, some for a charitable cause, and some just to enjoy nature in a different way, but every runner is changed by the experience. Share some of those transformative moments with others who love the feel of the road beneath their feet.

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Introduction	p. ix
Why We Run: Physical Transformation
I Run for My Life	p. 2
Finally, I Can	p. 7
F#*k Cancer	p. 11
How the Great Wall Changed My Life	p. 14
Racing to Delay the Decay	p. 19
Never Give Up: My Journey to Become a Runner	p. 21
From Sofa to Three Miles	p. 26
Emotional and Spiritual Insights
It All Becomes Clear	p. 32
Breaking Your Own Tape	p. 35
It's All in Your Head	p. 37
Hope or Die!	p. 41
The Few and the Proud	p. 44
Going the Extra Mile(s) When You're Running on Empty	p. 48
Running for Recovery	p. 51
The Other End of the Day: Ironman USA	p. 54
Why Do I Run?	p. 627
The Social Side of the Sneakers
My Running Partners	p. 66
Love Is Stronger Than GU	p. 72
Those Who Can, Run, and Those Who Can't …	p. 75
Four-Legged Running Partners	p. 77
Running with the Sisters	p. 80
Off the Beaten Path
Running on the Roof of the World	p. 86
What More Do You Need?	p. 93
Seven Minutes	p. 96
Moving Forward	p. 99
Confessions of a Geriatric Jock	p. 103
Memorable Races
The Grand Bara	p. 108
Relentless Forward Motion on the White Line from Hell to Heaven	p. 112
My Medallion	p. 119
A View from the Rear of the Miami Half Marathon	p. 123
Change Time	p. 132
Roamin' Holiday	p. 136
Marathon Thoughts	p. 141
My Secret Weapon	p. 145
Running for a Cause
Running for Two	p. 156
To Dad, with Love	p. 159
Back on My Feet	p. 165
My Joints Are in Motion	p. 171
Hope for the Journey	p. 176
Must-Know Info
Stretching: A Secret Weapon for Runners	p. l82
The Components of Training for Distance Runners	p. 192
Your Body Is Talking—Are You Listening?	p. 199
Nutrition for Training, Competition, and Recovery	p. 206
Tips to Marathon Training and Racing Success	p. 217
You're Injured—Now What?	p. 226
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Running	p. 232
Training Theory	p. 242
Resistance Train to Run Strong	p. 249
Running for a Lifetime	p. 256
The Writers	p. 261
The Photographers	p. 267
The Must-Know Experts	p. 269
Copyright Credits	p. 271
Index	p. 273
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