Running Past 50

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...

• 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.