Zen and the Art of Running

Zen and the Art of Running The Path to Making Peace With Your Pace

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Publisher's Synopsis

All that I am, I am because of my mind. --Paavo Nurmi, Olympic runner with nine gold medals in track & field

All runners strive to get in the "zone," but here they'll learn to enter the ZEN "zone"! By adopting Buddha's mindful approach, you will discover you can run longer, faster, and harder. This book shows how to align body and mind for success on - and off - the track! Iron Man triathlete and philosophy professor Larry Shapiro coaches you to:

  • Walk the talk: Get out and run
  • Practice mindfulness: Train harder
  • Visualize success: Race the Zen way
  • Accept and let go: Cope peacefully with injuries and aging
Complete with case studies, testimonials, and training techniques, this guide inspires seasoned runners and first timers alike to pound the path to enlightenmentùone stride at a time!

Book information

ISBN: 9781598699609
Publisher: Adams Media
Imprint: Adams Media
Pub date:
DEWEY: 796.42
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 224
Weight: 284g
Height: 141mm
Width: 191mm
Spine width: 21mm