Through his popular monthly column in Runner's World magazine, his break-through first book "The Courage to Start" and his best selling "No Need for Speed", John "the Penguin" Bingham has inspired hundreds of thousands of men and women to run for fun, fitness, and self-affirmation. His book, "Marathoning for Mortals", co-authored by Coach Jenny Hadfield, revolutionized long-distance running and walking. Now, with "Running for Mortals" John and Jenny bring the joy of running to everyone.
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Once an overweight couch potato with a glut of bad habits, including smoking and drinking, at the age of 43 Bingham looked mid-life in the face—and started running. Since then, he has completed 40 marathons and hundreds of 5K and 10K races—and developed a whole new outlook.
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NEW BOOK! Running for Mortals
YOU DON'T HAVE TO RUN COMPETITIVELY to reap the rewards running offers. What you do need is the courage to start. That is the "Penguin mantra" that has enabled John Bingham to inspire thousands of men and women to take up running for fitness and sheer enjoyment.
Now, in Running for Mortals, the Penguin teams up with wife, coach, and coauthor Jenny Hadfield to lay out strategies for novice runners that will help them safely and effortlessly integrate their new sport into their busy schedules. Backed by Runner's World, America's leading authority on running, the authors provide tips for:
- GETTING STARTED
- STICKING TO A ROUTINE
- EATING FOR ENERGY
- HYDRATION
- TRAINING FOR SPEED AND ENDURANCE
- INJURY PREVENTION