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41. The Boston Marathon: A Century of Blood, Sweat, and Cheers by Tom Derderian | |
Hardcover: 148
Pages
(2003-04)
list price: US$19.95 -- used & new: US$58.60 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1572435437 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (2)
A good introduction to Boston Marathon history
The Boston Marathon - A Century of Blood, Sweat, and Cheers |
42. Marathon Training: The Proven 100-Day Program for Success by Joe Henderson | |
Paperback: 256
Pages
(1997-02)
list price: US$17.95 -- used & new: US$9.23 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0880115912 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Product Description The runners’ writer, Joe Henderson, will instruct, equip, inspire, inform, and humor you through a training process that will maximize your potential and minimize your chances of injury. Each day you’ll receive a special training tip and instruction to aid your training preparation. Take the guesswork out of your training. Marathon Training is the running companion and guide for going the distance better than you ever dreamed possible. Customer Reviews (5)
Sound advise
This is not a training book This is a guide for you to fill out your miles as you run them not really a training program. It has very little substance on training and advice that is helpful to anyone getting ready for their first couple marathons. The only good news is I bought it used on Amazon.com for $. If you want it you can have it for free, it will not help you. If you want a running diary to put your miles in their is a new thing called a calendar that you can put them in.
I have successfully run three marathons following this book
A Daily Plan That Works!
a daily diary for your training program |
43. The Ultimate Guide to Marathons by Dennis Craythorn, Rich Hanna | |
Paperback: 384
Pages
(1998-11)
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Great for 1998
excellent guide, just a little out of date
Good Reference - Needs Updating
This *was* a great book... I really do hope the authors get someone to publish an update, because it was (as the authors rightfully state) the ultimate guide back in 1997 - 1999.A shame.
A good book for planning your first marathon. |
44. Marathon 490 BC: The First Persian Invasion Of Greece (Campaign) by Nicholas Sekunda | |
Paperback: 96
Pages
(2002-10-18)
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More Archeology than History
Succinct and Rudimentary Intro to Battle
More Questions Than Answers.
Iran
Archaeology, not Military History Marathon 490 BC begins with short sections on the origins of the campaign, opposing commanders, opposing armies and opposing plans.The campaign narrative is 55 pages in length, but the battle itself is covered in less than 6 pages.The volume concludes with a short aftermath, notes on visiting the battlefield today, a campaign chronology and a bibliography.Marathon 490 BC includes three 3-D "Birds Eye View" maps (the Battle of Marathon in three phases - deployment, Greek charge and Persian rout), and five 2-D maps (the Aegean in 499-492 BC, the campaign in the Cyclades, the campaign of Marathon, the plain of Marathon in 490 BC, and Marathon today).Three battle scenes by Richard Hook are also in the volume:Philippides before the Spartan ephors, the Athenian charge and the Athenian reach the Herakleion after the forced march back to Athens. Reading Marathon 490 BC, several facts soon become apparent.First, that Sekunda is very well-versed in archaeology, very familiar with classical Greece and very familiar with the Marathon topography.Second, Professor Sekunda's methodology is erudite, but uninformative. He spends far too much time using the limited space of an Osprey volume to contest or illuminate various archaeological issues about the battle - issues that properly belong in an archaeological journal article, not a campaign summary.At the very least, Sekunda could have include some of his major points in an appendix, rather than choking the campaign narrative with tedious explanations of various diggings. Third, Professor Sekunda does not know how to write military history or to analyze facts of a military nature.For example, Sekunda advances the poorly-supported theory that the reason that the Persians divided their forces at Marathon was that they could not employ their cavalry advantage due to the possible Greek use of abatis obstacles.This is patently silly for several reasons that Sekunda obviously failed to grasp.The Persians were on the battlefield for almost five full days before the Greek army arrived, so the Persians could have employed their cavalry before the abatis were in place.Furthermore, where would the Greeks get the materials for abatis - Sekunda notes that the battlefield was mostly beach and marshland, with few trees.On the other hand, Sekunda also fails to ask the blindingly obvious question of why didn't the Persians employ obstacles to their front on the beach.Persian control of the sea meant that they had the time and the means to bring in material from elsewhere and construct earthworks, which would have hindered an assault by hoplites.On the main issue - why did both Persian flanks collapse under the Athenian charge - Sekunda offers not a wit of insight.Sekunda ends up telling the reader what he already knows - that the Greeks won - but he cannot explain why this occurred. The only really strong point of this book is the order of battle data, which does a good job pointing out the relative strength, composition and disposition of each army.The three battle maps are decent, but given the very small area of the fighting and conflicting evidence, they really can't show much but general movements.In the end, Marathon is just one more of those historical events of which many of the pertinent facts have now been lost to posterity. ... Read more |
45. Chicago Marathon (Images of Sports) by Raymond Britt | |
Paperback: 128
Pages
(2009-09-16)
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This book delivers
Inspiring Insiders Guide With a Fascinating History
Perfect for the Chicago Marathon runner: past, present or future |
46. Canoe Racing: The Competitor's Guide to Marathon and Downriver Canoe Racing by Peter Heed, Dick Mansfield | |
Paperback: 256
Pages
(2004-08-01)
list price: US$18.95 Isbn: 0941950379 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Ins and outs of Canoe Racing and Paddling Technique
Canoe Marathon Racing at it's best
Excellent resource. |
47. Making the Marathon Your Event by Richard Benyo | |
Paperback: 388
Pages
(1992-10-06)
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Useful Preparation Guide in Preparing for Running a Marathon
Excellent help for my first marathon |
48. Fred Fenton Marathon Runner - The Great Race at Riverport School by Allen Chapman | |
Paperback: 116
Pages
(2010-07-06)
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49. The lion in the gateway: The heroic battles of the Greeks and Persians at Marathon, Salamis, and Thermopylae (Shifting scenes) by Mary Renault | |
Hardcover: 193
Pages
(1964)
Isbn: 0065160762 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (4)
Amazing History!
An Excellent Book and Author
A Lion's View
Persian Invasion of Greece |
50. Nature's Ritalin for the Marathon Mind: Nurturing Your ADHD Child With Exercise by Stephen C. Putnam | |
Paperback: 148
Pages
(2001-08-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become an epidemic, with an estimated 5 percent of American children now on prescription drug regimens and the numbers increasing at a rapid rate. Meanwhile, the average child gets less exercise than in past generations, thanks to television, video games, and other inactive pastimes. Putnam, in testing his theories, brought together a wide range of studies, anecdotal evidence, and laboratory research, reaching a firm conclusion that for many ADHD children, an exercise regimen controls the condition as well as drugs-without the unwanted side effects. The result of that research is the new book, Nature's Ritalin for the Marathon Mind: Nurturing Your ADHD Child with Exercise (Upper Access Books, $9.95). The findings include the following: • Laboratory experiments have established that aerobic exercise has a chemical effect on the brain similar to that of Ritalin and other psychostimulant drugs, and the same ability to help people to focus their minds. • ADHD has a variety of symptoms and causes, and neither exercise nor drugs is effective in treating all cases. However, in general,the children who respond the best to medication also respond the best to exercise. • Psychostimulant drugs reduce a child's desire for rough-and-tumble play, thereby decreasing exercise and increasing the dependence on drugs. This can be turned around if activities involving aerobic exercise are worked into the child's schedule. • While children usually need help from parents and others to become motivated to take up a regular exercise routine, the motivation-once it starts-is self-perpetuating. In other words, once children understand that the exercise regimen makes them feel better, improves social life, helps them with school, and provides other benefits, they pursue it with enthusiasm. Putnam emphasizes that "This is not an anti-Ritalin book. The benefits of Ritalin and other medications for many children have been well established."He also notes that any change in treatment must be undertaken in consultation with the child's physician. Yet in case after case, he notes that by adopting a regular exercise routine, children have been able to reduce, and often eliminate, medication while improving social and academic life. In addition to explaining the scientific issues, the book provides details on how to determine the optimum amount of exercise and the optimal schedules, plus numerous suggestions of ways to motivate your children to take up appropriate activities. "Motivation is the tricky part for most kids," Putnam says. "They're not going to exercise just because a parent is nagging them. But once they start feeling the benefits, they'll want to keep it up. Parenting is never easy, and every situation is different. In researching and writing the book, I tried to cover the wide range of situations that parents face. " Customer Reviews (7)
So So
A convincing argument and a workable program This makes so much sense that it is hard to believe that it isn't more often prescribed.Putnam hints at the reason: (1) It's not easy for a busy parent to supervise the exercise program, and hiring a personal exercise coach is expensive.(2) "[I]nsurance will more likely cover medication" than therapy or a coach. (p. 13)It should also be noted that Big Pharma is not motivated to conduct research into the effects of exercise on ADHD-labeled children since a positive finding would not favorably affect their bottom line. Personally, I am highly suspicious of these new "disorders" like ADHD that HMO-driven doctors treat with drugs.There are legitimate cases, no doubt; but most of the time I suspect there is nothing wrong except that this is a child that needs a lot of physical activity and a lot of body/mind stimulation.That is that child's strength.He (most of those diagnosed with ADHD are boys) can be active and effective at a high energy level and take in a lot more from the environment than other kids can.He needs to be up and doing.Putnam sees "movement" as satisfying "the wanderer, hunter, farmer, and gatherer in all of us."This is the message from evolutionary medicine.We evolved in an environment that had us up and doing all day long.The child that craves activity and stimulation is perhaps the truly natural child; and it is the modern environment with its restrictive classrooms and exercise-stealing tools and vehicles that is unnatural.Perhaps the environment ought to be labeled as having PADD (Physical Activity Deficit Disorder). Consider the program of the typical "soccer mom."Despite all her good intentions, her child really doesn't get enough exercise.First there's the ride to the soccer field, then there's sitting on the bench during perhaps most of the game, then the ride to Chuckie Cheese's afterwards, and then the ride home.Perhaps a couple of hours or more have passed and how much of that time was the child actually exercising?Maybe twenty minutes, maybe ten. How about at school?How long does recess last?Putnam cites studies that show even a little exercise tends to allow the child to focus better.He even suggests that the very lack of movement forced on the child in the typical classroom situation is contributing to the symptoms of ADHD.He uses the term "proprioceptive feedback" to refer to a mind/body phenomenon that allows us "to adjust our arousal level as well as our sense of tranquility." (p. 22)By the way, I would like to see the amount of time devoted to physical education in our schools doubled.Not only would this help the child that feels trapped in the classroom, but would work against the growing problem of childhood obesity. Putnam discusses what he calls "optimal stimulation" and analyzes the role of dopamine in an exercise program, and "the runner's high."He considers the wide range of needs that children may have and offers suggestions on how parents may help their child find the right exercise program.He considers motivation and the family dynamics that either foster or hinder the child's opportunity to exercise. Putnam clearly believes that the use of drugs to treat a hyperactive child should be the treatment of last choice, and I couldn't agree more.Who knows what the long-term effects might be?Read this book and see how you as a parent might be able to make a healthy choice for your child.
Healthful, fun, and exciting ways to share activities
Marathon Mind - an apt analogy for any creative thinker It's the simple and obvious that is so often forgotten or dismissed. Putnam effectively outlines how exercise impacts behavior, mental acuity, attitude and pleasure. While the book is intended to address the issues associated with ADHD, it is applicable to any parent, child, teacher or adult seeking possible avenues for relief and release. His casual writing style, anecdotal fodder and how-to approach makes this book an easy read and useful resource for anyone who deals with kids (or is a kid at heart). Given the increasingly sedate nature of our culture, this book is an inexpensive and valuable resource for anyone trying to balance attitudes, actions and performance. Of course, parents dealing with ADHD children have tremendous challenges. I've witnessed the trauma an ADHD family faces, particularly when medication is not effective and/or accepted. This book provides some wonderful possibilities for these frustrated, exhausted parents, to redirect and focus their child's intellect through exercise. Putnam doesn't claim (and carefully cautions readers to seek expert input) to offer a panacea, but does provide some interesting, documented and easily implemented ideas for encouraging and monitoring regular physical activity in the ADHD child with the goal of minimizing symptoms and encouraging excellence.
The Exercise Approach to ADHD In "Nature's Ritalin for the Marathon Mind" Steve Putnam has gotten the word out on the body-mind connection and the effect of exercise on the brains neurochemical system. More importantly, this is done in an easy to read manner making it possible for those in need to understand and to be able to develop a plan that is workable for them. There is no one treatment for these children. A combination of medication, therapy, and a consistent daily routine is needed. Often exercise is completely neglected but can, as is pointed out in Putnam's credible book, address a number of psychiatric diagnoses while building self esteem, developing consistency in daily routines, and enhancing the general health of our youth. All of these issues need to be seriously addressed in our culture. The rationale to use the "marathon mind" in this positive, healthy way is completely plausable and could greatly decrease or make more manageable these problems for many children and their families. In some cases it may even eliminate the need for medication or placement outside the family home. I hope the general public and the professionals working with our youth heed this important message. The book is an essential read for anyone living or working with children with these issues. ... Read more |
51. A Textbook of Modern Spanish, As Now Written and Spoken in Castile and the Spanish American Republics by Marathon Montrose Ramsey | |
Hardcover: 692
Pages
(1956-06)
list price: US$68.00 Isbn: 0030161509 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (4)
Very Helpful
The Most Comprehensive Reference on the Spanish Language
Mandatory for serious Spanish study
A Must-have for Any Serious Student of Spanish |
52. Boston Marathon: The Legendary Course Guide by Raymond Britt | |
Kindle Edition:
Pages
(2010-01-25)
list price: US$9.99 Asin: B0036FTZAC Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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New PR in Boston, thanks to this book
Boston Veteran's View: This book nails it
Exactly what we've been looking for |
53. History of Open-Water Marathon Swimming by Timothy M. Johnson | |
Perfect Paperback: 540
Pages
(2004-12-31)
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History of Open Water Marathon Swimming
Work in progress
Review of History of Open Water Mar Swimming
Fantastic book on an ultra-extreme sport loaded with details
Awesome history for an awesome sport!!! |
54. My First 100 Marathons: 2,620 Miles with an Obsessive Runner by Jeff Horowitz | |
Hardcover: 272
Pages
(2008-10-06)
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Views from a mortal and with an emotional roller-coaster at the end.
ok, but he's a blowhard
Best Running Book!
Several times I said "yeah, that's exactly how I feel"
Extraordinary journey of personal growth and giving! |
55. The New York City Marathon Cookbook: Nutrition Tips and Recipes for High-Energy Eating and Lifelong Health by Nancy Clark | |
Hardcover: 240
Pages
(1994-10)
list price: US$19.95 Isbn: 1558533060 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Great book, simple recipes, nutrition-packed
Excellent
Easy cooking for busy people! |
56. Anything For A T-shirt: Fred Lebow And The New York City Marathon, The World's Greatest Footrace (Sports and Entertainment) by Ron Rubin | |
Paperback: 328
Pages
(2004-10-31)
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Editorial Review Product Description Forging a path across the city's five boroughs, the Marathon covers a daunting 26.2-mile course. Ron Rubin's fascinating book tells how Lebow popularized the race. With a stroke of marketing wizardry he turned it into the world's largest block party: a gritty mix of urban theater and kindly entrepreneurship. It honored the spirit of the moment, imbued competition with joy, and celebrated play. In so doing, it put winning within the realm of every man and woman became a race for all runners. Lebow mainstreamed the notion of marathoning into popular culture; some half million Americans now run marathons. Finally, the book describes how Lebow scored his greatest personal victory by racing in the marathon he had created even after being diagnosed with brain cancer. Customer Reviews (4)
some print issues
editor, please!
From One Who Knew Fred Lebow Well
From the Editor |
57. The Marathon Des Sables: Seven Days in the Sahara Enduring the Toughest Footrace on Earth by Mark Hines | |
Paperback: 400
Pages
(2007-11-25)
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An amazing journey that takes you for the ride
Losing the will to live |
58. The History: An Account of the Persian War on Greece, Including the Naval Battle at Salamis, the Battle With Athens at Marathon, And With Sparta at Thermopylae by Herodotus | |
Paperback: 408
Pages
(2009-01-02)
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59. London Marathon by John Bryant | |
Hardcover: 224
Pages
(2005-04-07)
Isbn: 0091797144 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
60. The Great Divide: A Mathematical Marathon by Dayle Ann Dodds | |
Paperback: 32
Pages
(2005-02-03)
list price: US$6.99 -- used & new: US$3.57 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0763615927 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Fun, fast-paced rhyming math
An Adventurous Divide |
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