Running Past 50 (Ageless Athlete)

By Richard Benyo

Many middle aged runners face a common problem: the personal challenge and inner rewards that were once powerful motives driving their running program have faded with time. What started as an invigorating ritual that refreshed the body and spirit has become too familiar and oftentimes monotonous. Running Past 50 was written to remedy this problem and restore the fun and meaning to running. Author Rich Benyo-who is editor of Marathon & Beyond , a former executive editor of Runner's World , and a devoted runner himself-shows runners how to reinvent their running so that the years after 50 can be the best in their careers. Through an engaging writing style and humorous anecdotes, Benyo helps runners: - evaluate their physical condition and mental motivation, - set new goals, - train more effectively, - understand good nutrition and hydration, - avoid injuries, and - stay motivated. Benyo shows seasoned runners how to make adjustments to their running program so that training becomes more effective and satisfying. He discusses physical adjustments that runners can make, including increasing upper- and lower-body strength, using speed training and pacing in workouts, getting proper rest, and working walking into workouts. He also covers the all-important mental aspects of running, inspiring and encouraging runners to push past psychological barriers that hold them back.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0880117052
• ISBN13: 9780880117050
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

A great book

This book explained complex concepts about running in a very easy to understand way. When talking about hydration, soft-drinks, caffeine ingestion, it explained pros and cons in a very lucid way. Best feature of the book is the anecdotal stories of many inspiring 50+ runners. It's a great read and hard to put down. I am a fitness runner, not a competitive runner but this book talking about old competitive runners doesn't bother me at all. Even though I wasn't good at distance running when I was young I admired those who excelled. Understanding the mindset of elite master runners helps me plan my running career after 50. Some day I will race even though it's not my current goal.