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

About

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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