The Little Book of Running: Quips and tips for motivation
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Little Book of Running: Quips and tips for motivation
By (Author) Orange Hippo!
Edited by Orange Hippo!
Headline Publishing Group
OH
1st June 2021
1st April 2021
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Exercise and workouts
796.42
Physical Properties
Hardback
192
Width 116mm, Height 140mm, Spine 20mm
240g
Description
This handy trivia book is packed with everything you need to know about running, including potted history, quirky facts, sayings and hints about the planet's most popular exercise form.
It includes running philosophy and advice on how to get more out of your daily run. From science to humour, tips to tales, it runs the reader through everything they need to know about pounding the pavement.
'Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it' - Oprah Winfrey
In 2011, Belgian runner Stefaan Engels set the record for the most consecutive marathons run - 365. He was 49 years of age.
A study at the University of Oxford concluded that the post-run buzz people get after running is sparked by cannabinoids - the same substance that's found in marijuana.
Author Bio
Orange Hippo! is an imprint of Welbeck Publishing Group. Our list features innovative, quirky books and non-book products that reflect style, popular culture and current trends.
