RUNNING BEING

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Summary: Transcending; paradoxical
Review: George is the man who runs through my mind in search of a kismet. I understand that he wrote all of this book after running. It has a beautiful endorphin-like quality to it. I have read hundreds of books about life and our existence, but George seems to sum of the paradoxical nature of goals and virtue and suffering and death as well as anyone. The extreme importance of knocking out a 5 minute mile and the utter insignificance of it all. George's passion has left an indelible impression on me for eternity - and I am forever grateful.

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Summary: The only book!
Review: This book was written several years ago when running was at its peak. When marathons were the only race worth doing. George Sheehan reached right inside the skull of the runner and was able to put into words the feelings that many of us felt at the time. He was merely describing the physiological effect of positive addiction. No-one else has managed to achieve this since. His clinics and lectures were unique and epitomised the man and his writing. This is the bible for the runner, it will never date. Regrettably someone stole my well thumbed dog eared and underlined copy. I hope that it is reprinted soon

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Summary: An excellent book for individuals who like running.
Review: This is a book that describes Sheehan's love of running and belief that running is more than something done to stay fit. If you too feel that running is more that a sport (i.e, if you're a member of the Penguin Brigrade, for example) and that greater truths about life can be discovered while running, this is the book for you.