The "Real" Rules of Running
Aside from the physical challenges, running can sometimes feel overwhelming to a beginner because of the many rules associated with the sport. I don't mean the rules posted on a sign at your local track or listed on a road race application. I mean those unstated rules -- the real running rules -- that you sort of discover by accident. They're often passed on from one runner to another, and include advice such, "Don't wear the giveaway race T-shirt during the actual race" and "You don't have to jog in place at red lights." They're the kind of things that may distinguish newbies from more experienced runners.
Well, you don't have to be part of some secret, exclusive running club to discover those unspoken rules of running. Now, runners can find all these "rules" in one place. The Runner's Rule Book provides answers to runners' burning questions about etiquette, lingo, gear and behavior. From the practical ("Have a mantra") to the humorous ("When elastic is gone, man, it is gone") to the introspective ("Run the mile you're in"), the book covers more than 100 unspoken rules of running.
I have a lot of running books on my shelves and this is one book that I know I'll keep referring to, for both information and a good laugh. If you're looking for holiday gift ideas for yourself or other runners in your life, it's a good book to add to your lists.
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