More Fire: How to Run the Kenyan Way

by Toby Tanser

Book Overview

An Essential Book for Runners of All Abilities
All of the Author's Proceeds Go to Shoes4Africa to Support the Construction of Children's Hospitals in Kenya
Kenya has produced the greatest concentration of world-class runners, and fellow athletes have long been intrigued by their remarkable success. Toby Tanser has devoted much of his professional career living and training among Kenyan runners in order to better understand the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594160740
• ISBN13: 9781594160745
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Westholme Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Book Review "More Fire"

If you run you will love this book. Excellent insight into what makes a runner great. Get it.

Unique insight into Kenyan Running

For many folks that truly admire and respect what the Kenyan runner's have done in the last several years and will never make it over to Kenya, either because a lack of money or speed to hang with these "elites", this book provides unique insight into the Kenyan runner's mind and life in their running camps that they live and train in. A must read if you are into running.

Great book

As an avid runner with some extra time on his hands, I read this book over the recent holiday season and have to say I really enjoyed it. The author certainly has a passion for both Kenya and running, and that feeling comes through in a very conversational and matter of fact tone. The book introduces us to dozens of interesting and accomplished Kenyan runners and coaches and lets us experience firsthand the training and lifestyle that has carried many of these individuals to the top. Although touching on some of the problems that exist in modern day Kenya (poverty, tribal warring, etc), the author also paints a wonderful and lush image of the Kenyan people and countryside as he takes us along on daily runs in, for example, the high and clear air of the rift valley region. Overall I found the book to be both inspirational and entertaining. My favorite suggestion from the book on how to run the Kenyan way is to "run each race as though you were delivering a message to the Promised Land!" A great piece of advice!

Everybody can benefit from a bit More Fire

Having read many books on running over the years on all aspects of running I can sincerely say that "More Fire - How to run the Kenyan Way" is the best book on running I have read. Already been a fan of the previous edition, this edition is even better and pushes the knowledge and insight about Kenyan running to the next level. Unlike other books on running, which focus too much on the scientific and technical aspects of running "More Fire" is a result of in-depth analysis and evidence of how the Kenyan elite athletes train, how they live, how they race and their fundamental values, attitudes and behaviours, which drives them to excel and dominate in the world of running. I strongly recommend the book to all the aspiring runners, athletic coaches or those involved in governing athletics, it is a must read. Many valuable lessons can be learnt from how the Kenyan's do it.