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Throughout most of human history, running was necessary for survival. In present times, it has become an ever-popular way to promote physical fitness. This work takes a close look at the history of running from the era when running was a survival skill to the contemporary age, when people run for enjoyment. Questions such as why the Greeks considered swiftness of foot the most highly prized quality and why we run counterclockwise around a track are answered in this in-depth history that also includes anecdotes and legends about the history and lore of running.
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A retired aerospace engineer, Edward S. Sears is an avid runner. He lives in Shawsville, Virginia.
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- EditoreMcFarland Publishing
- Data di pubblicazione2009
- ISBN 10 0786440945
- ISBN 13 9780786440948
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine330
- Valutazione libreria
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Running Through the Ages
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McFarland & Company, Inc, Jefferson
(2009)
ISBN 10: 0786440945
ISBN 13: 9780786440948
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Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: Very good. Paperback. 10" X 7". vi, 330pp. Mild rubbing and shelf wear to covers, corners, and edges of pictorial paper wraps. Spots of faint toning to edges of text block. Pages are clean and unmarked. Bindings is sound. ABOUT THIS BOOK: Takes a look at the history of running from the era when running was a survival skill to the contemporary age, when people run for enjoyment. This work answers questions such as why the Greeks considered swiftness of foot the most highly prized quality and why we run counter-clockwise around a track.(Publisher). Codice articolo 12572
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