Jog, Run, Race

by Joe Henderson

Years ago, running has become something like an old brand of car in a new model year; everything has to be "updated" to keep a person at the forefront of the emerging technology. Equally, some years ago, Don Kardong - a U.S. Olympic marathoner - was asked how he runs the 26.2-milers. He replied, "One foot in front of the other." Running is a very simple sport to get involved in and enjoy for a lifetime. And there is not a better book published to get a person sensibly into the activity than Jog, Run, Race. Joe Henderson leads the reader through gauging initial fitness and into workout routines that set an excellent foundation. The chapters are separated according to initial ability and emerging fitness. By following the workouts, the reader will be poised to reach goals that may include running for fun, fitness or to challenge oneself at local races. If you want to try running and want guidance in how to take those initial steps, you cannot go wrong in seeking out this book on Amazon o

201 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Joe Henderson is a former US runner, a running coach and writer.

Reviews

[Spencer Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first running book I ever read. I used the training suggestions in high school and built myself up to be a runner. Whenever I decide to start running again I get the book out and reread it for ideas to start. Anyone beginning running or deciding to start training for a marathon on your bucket list should this.

[William Jeanes Memorial Library]

"Jog, Run, Race" by Joe Henderson is a bit uneven. His passion and enthusiasm for the sport shine through, but some of the advice is just plain bad, like doing speed work every day.
Years ago, running has become something like an old brand of car in a new model year; everything has to be "updated" to keep a person at the forefront of the emerging technology. Equally, some years ago, Don Kardong - a U.S. Olympic marathoner - was asked how he runs the 26.2-milers. He replied, "One foot in front of the other." Running is a very simple sport to get involved in and enjoy for a lifetime. And there is not a better book published to get a person sensibly into the activity than Jog, Run, Race.
-Patron S.N.