Marc Bloom Running

Runner's World Senior Contributor and award-winning NY Times writer Marc Bloom is one of the nation's foremost authorities on running, fitness and youth sports. Author of the new "God on the Starting Line" and other books, Marc was formerly editor-in-chief of "The Runner" and is long-time publisher of "The Harrier" high school cross-country and distance running magazine.  Order Marc Bloom Books Now!

CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING

Fundamentals On a Dynamic Sport For Runners Of All Ages

This classic manual, covering all aspects of cross-country for school and teenage athletes as well as adult competitors, is now available for the first time in years. All about X-C training and racing, how to enjoy running in the woods, how to conquer hills, how the sport works-how to thrive by taking a break from the hard roads and find a runner's high on inviting park trails found in every community.   Buy Now !

200 pages. Only $15.95. Add $2 for shipping. Free autograph and note.

Table of Contents

Part One: Roots

Chap 1: The Natural Sport

Chap 2: Its Beginnings

Chap 3: Its Aesthetic Appeal

Chap 4: Its U.S. Style

Chap 5: Its Teamwork

Part Two: Races

Chap 6: Van Cortlandt, the Mecca

Chap 7: U.S. Nationals

Chap 8: Around the World

Chap 9: The International

Part Three: Methods

Chap 10: Training

Chap 11: Camping

Chap 12: Healing

Chap 13: Racing

Chap 14: Organizing

Chap 15: Watching

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