The Runner's Field Manual

A Tactical (and Practical) Survival Guide

Ebook
On sale Oct 12, 2010 | 224 Pages | 9781609612108

Whether you run in the city or on trails, in races or just for fun, you'll find The Runner's Field Manual loaded with practical advice and how-to instruction. As funny as it is useful, this volume covers everything from Dealing With Drivers to Toenail Maintenance, and explores in explicit detail.

COMMON THREATS

   • Urban: The Blackberry-transfixed businessman
   • Suburban: The bored, angry dog
   • Trail: The mountain biker who has watched too many Mountain Dew commercials

SHOES & GEAR

   • The Reef Knot: The only knot you need to know
   • Barefoot Running: Crazy? Or just insane?
   • The Trash Bag Poncho: Three steps to ultra-cheap rainwear

RACE DAY CHALLENGES

   • Finding the Damn Thing: Not always so easy
   • Navigating the Aid Station: Pinch the cup
   • Finish Line Vomit: Hey, it happens

Full of charts, illustrations, and more than a few laughs, The Runner's Field Manual is the perfect reference for anyone who loves to run--or wants to learn how.
Mark Remy is a writer and runner based in Portland, OR, where he lives with his wife, two children, dog, and cat. He spent more than 7 years at Runner's World, the world's leading running publication, before leaving in 2014 to become a writer at large. He is the author of RunnersWorld.com's popular Remy's World column and author of The Runner's Rule Book, The Runner's Field Manual, and C is for Chafing. View titles by Mark Remy
Runner's World is the world's leading running magazine, with 10 international editions and a global circulation of 3.5 million. View titles by Editors of Runner's World Maga

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Whether you run in the city or on trails, in races or just for fun, you'll find The Runner's Field Manual loaded with practical advice and how-to instruction. As funny as it is useful, this volume covers everything from Dealing With Drivers to Toenail Maintenance, and explores in explicit detail.

COMMON THREATS

   • Urban: The Blackberry-transfixed businessman
   • Suburban: The bored, angry dog
   • Trail: The mountain biker who has watched too many Mountain Dew commercials

SHOES & GEAR

   • The Reef Knot: The only knot you need to know
   • Barefoot Running: Crazy? Or just insane?
   • The Trash Bag Poncho: Three steps to ultra-cheap rainwear

RACE DAY CHALLENGES

   • Finding the Damn Thing: Not always so easy
   • Navigating the Aid Station: Pinch the cup
   • Finish Line Vomit: Hey, it happens

Full of charts, illustrations, and more than a few laughs, The Runner's Field Manual is the perfect reference for anyone who loves to run--or wants to learn how.

Author

Mark Remy is a writer and runner based in Portland, OR, where he lives with his wife, two children, dog, and cat. He spent more than 7 years at Runner's World, the world's leading running publication, before leaving in 2014 to become a writer at large. He is the author of RunnersWorld.com's popular Remy's World column and author of The Runner's Rule Book, The Runner's Field Manual, and C is for Chafing. View titles by Mark Remy
Runner's World is the world's leading running magazine, with 10 international editions and a global circulation of 3.5 million. View titles by Editors of Runner's World Maga

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