Running Books

Well written, very interesting. I enjoyed the whole book, Jeff Gordon sounds like a very great guy, someone anybody would like to know.

and Richard Manton certainly is the master of erotic fiction bar none. In this superb novel published in 2000 by our friends at Blue Moon we find Jeremy a twenties or something young man living in Britain of today with a total obsession for erotic spankings. So much so that he really does very little else, which I must add leaves me, as the reader observer, pretty well cold and totally, totally frustrated.

The ed reviews describe Jeremy as 'a bedroom sadist' which I think may be a little over the top and harsh since certainly there are many real sadist books out there that would make your hair curl. No I wouldn't call him a sadist since Manton develops his character in twelve linked 'narratives' where Jeremy finds his sometimes reluctant victims and allows them to develop the plot with the inevitable spanking/delicious punishment episode for some real or imaginary wrong.

The spanking scenes are stupendous, well written and so detailed and concise that really will please the reader who is 'into' that kind of thing. In a chapter titled 'The Homicidal Humorists' Jermey, Joanne and Cat are detained in the Spanish mountains on their way to Port Xanthra. While in custody Joanne 'lets her fingers do the walking' in one of the best self pleasuring scenes that covers almost nine pages for goodness sakes.

Oh well, even though this is not the kind of Manton book that I really enjoy I do rate it as 5 stars since its a masterfull work for those readers that enjoy erotic spankings .....

I purchased the Jewish Mother Goose for my mother-in-law for Mother's day. I'm back online today to order four more! The book is filled with hilarious send-ups of traditional rhymes complete with jewish terminology. Makes a great gift for any Jewish Mother...or ayoner with a sense of humor!

This is the touching story of a girl named Jingle. It is her goal to run in the town's Fun Run Race, but after training to within an inch of her life, her sneakers get a big hole in them! Will Jingle, a tomboy-ish girl with a heart of gold, be able to run the race? Or will she be forced to watch from the sidelines, her holey sneakers crumbling beneath her? This is a story about determination, will power, and most of all, friendship. Recommended for kids ages 5-10!

Years ago, running has become something like an old brand of car in a new model year; everything has to be "updated" to keep a person at the forefront of the emerging technology.

Equally, some years ago, Don Kardong - a U.S. Olympic marathoner - was asked how he runs the 26.2-milers. He replied, "One foot in front of the other."

Running is a very simple sport to get involved in and enjoy for a lifetime. And there is not a better book published to get a person sensibly into the activity than Jog, Run, Race.

Joe Henderson leads the reader through gauging initial fitness and into workout routines that set an excellent foundation. The chapters are separated according to initial ability and emerging fitness.

By following the workouts, the reader will be poised to reach goals that may include running for fun, fitness or to challenge oneself at local races.

If you want to try running and want guidance in how to take those initial steps, you cannot go wrong in seeking out this book on Amazon or in second-hand book stores.

Johnny Miles set a new Boston course record in 1926 in his first ever marathon. Now, at the age of 93 he is by far the oldest living winner of the Beantown classic.

I visited with Johnny Miles in October 1998, at his home in Hamilton, Ontario and took photographs of him wearing his prized possession-the jacket he received at the 100th running of the Boston in 1996. He has slowed down a bit but is still sharp enough to sign his autograph for the Johnny Miles Foundation in the few remaining copies of his biography: Johnny Miles, Nova Scotia's Marathon King. The Foundation is in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada, c/o Dr. John Miles Williston/902-752-7470).

For many Canadian runners, in particular those from Atlantic Canada, the Johnny Miles book continues to serve as an inspiration. As the author, I frequently receive phone calls and e-mail (footless@escape.ca) from those who've been inspired by the story of Johnny Miles. Recently copies of it were taken to South Korea by a Winnipeg, Manitoba runner to be presented to the two Korean runners who won the Boston.

This year is the 70th anniversary of Johnny Miles' second Boston record breaking victory and more than one runner from Canada, and perhaps even Bill Rodgers himself, was wearing a T-shirt in the 1999 Boston, from the Johnny Miles 10K classic in Pictou County, Nova Scotia.

Will Cloney of Boston who was BAA race director for more than 40 years said:"There hasn't been a Johnny Miles in Boston since Johnny Miles. He was really the first and the last surprise winner."

You can still find this book in your library as well as in used bookstores. Ask Amazon to find it for you.

This is a good book to read if you don't know about sled dogs or if you want more information. It's not the best book in the world but it is packed with tons of information on running sled dogs. I know the title sounds kind of joyful but this is the book for the serious minded beginning dog sledder.

My 18 month old loves to read this book. He really enjoys opening all of the flaps to see what's behind them.

If you enjoy sexy tales of dominance and submission along with arousing romps beyond the outer fringes -- author Don Winslow delevers the best.

I was always mystified why my body would refuse to work properly after running 20 miles. At first I thought that I was not made for Marathon running. Then I read 'Keep on Running' and it all became clear. Without this book, I would have given up Marathon running. But now I know how to manipulate my metabolism correctly in order to be a well conditioned endurance runner, I no longer fear anything over 20 miles.