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!

 
The Harrier high school cross-country magazine.
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Fall Prview Issue

Team is Forever

End of Season 2008

Fall Prview Issue

End of Season 2008

End of Season 2008

Young Runners

"Young Runners" Book' NOW AVAILABLE Here !
STARTING LINE 2010

Healthy Training and Racing For Young Runners
  • New: Harrier XC March 2010 Issue Has Been Published

    Subscribe now and receive the March issue FREE (see below), featuring exclusive contents like: (1) Summer Camp Directory, (2) Foot Locker boys finalists’ training programs, (3) Interview with Joe Vigil, world’s greatest coach, (4) Special report on how maturing girls can handle weight gain issues, (5) How miler Alex Hatz of NY has returned to stardom after a debilitating summer and fall, (6) How distance dynamo Emily Sisson of MO is getting ready for the World Cross Country Championships in Poland after making the U.S. junior squad, and more…. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
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  • New: For 2010, new “Harrier XC” subscribers receive the March and April 2010 issues FREE with your one-year subscription order. Instead of 8 issues, with this special offer you’ll get 10 issues in all: March and April ’10, 6 fall ’10 issues and March and April 2011. All sent 1st-class mail. A terrific bargain, and best of all you get a wealth of info and advice on high school cross-country and distance running found nowhere else. “Harrier XC” is the premier youth running source.
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  • New: See “Harrier XC” annual Summer Camp Directories coming up in the March and April 2010 issues with all the details on the best track and cross-country camps nationwide. Camps for all levels, interests and budgets in every region on the country. You can’t beat a camp experience for learning from expert coaches and other runners, making great friends and building your base for the fall season. The best camp source anywhere.
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    Camp Directors: Promote Your Camp in “Harrier XC”
    *See The More Than 50 Camps that have advertised in the CAMP DIRECTORY
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    See “Harrier XC” annual Training Guide of the Foot Locker National Finalists coming up in the March and April 2010 issues. All the details on training approaches, workout strategies and specific methods to fulfill your potential and reach your peak, gain strength and speed and confidence, and learn new ideas for this season and beyond. And all the while staying healthy by training smart. See how the 40 boys and 40 girls finalists excelled last season. Only in “Harrier XC”.
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  • New: 2010 “Harrier XC” High School Cross Country Yearbook Coming in February. The latest annual edition features the top 50 boys and top 50 girls from all 50 state meets from fall ’09, plus team scores. That’s 5,000 harriers nationwide. See how times compare from state to state with this fabulous all-in-one reference. Have the entire season at your fingertips. A must for every fan. Includes other features like Foot Locker and Nike Nationals results plus “Harrier XC” final Super 25 rankings. Available in February. Buy Now                                       
  • New: Marc Bloom’s Latest Book: YOUNG RUNNERS: The Complete Guide To Healthy Running For Kids From 5 to 18, published last spring by Simon & Schuster. Marc is available for talks/autograph sessions at schools, running club events, races, etc.                                        
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    New: “Harrier XC” rundown of last fall’s 2009 issues with incomparable coverage of the sport—the 6th and final issue of fall ’09 features in-depth coverage of Nike Cross Nationals, interviews with the 2009 Foot Locker champions, final Super 25 Rankings and more. See these highlights for samplings of what subscribers get in every issue…
    *The Fall 2009 1st Issue (“Season’s Preview”)     
    *The Fall 2009 2nd Issue
    *The Fall 2009 3rd Issue
    *The Fall 2009 4th Issue
    *The Fall 2009 5th Issue
    *The Fall 2009 6th Issue

  • Whether you’re a coach, athlete, parent or fan, “Harrier XC” contains an indispensable line-up of valuable information, perspective and insight in each issue. With 40 years experience in the sport, I pledge to provide in-depth interviews, training and racing advice, perceptive essays on critical issues, along with feature stories, top-runner all-American rankings, Super 25 team rankings for boys and girls, plus special reports like Foot Locker finalists’ training diaries and Summer Camp Directories. This package enables all followers to understand the high school distance scene for purposes of peak performance, teamwork and good health. –Marc Bloom, Editor
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  • New:  Marc's New Book: YOUNG RUNNERS

    Marc Bloom's New Book on Kids and Teen Running Just Published by Simon & Schuster (details)

    YOUNG RUNNERS

    The Complete Guide To Healthy Running For Kids From 5 to 18.

    Young Runners
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  • Revised and Improved 'Me and Julio' Book: Marc Bloom's classic story, 'Me and Julio Down By The School Track,' about the 1966 high school record in the 2-mile relay, has been updated and enhanced with a new design and graphics, and color photography. It's the same great story, but looks and reads much better. This is the 42nd anniversary year in what many consider the 'greatest track story ever. (Details)
God on the Starting Line” is now available again — with the new paperback edition, just published. Only $14 plus postage. A great gift for the holidays or at any time of the year.

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Praise for "God on the Starting Line": "This exciting, warm, funny book will make every reader laugh, think, cry, and wonder.  You do not have to be a runner to appreciate Marc Bloom's story.  It is a human tale.  It is an honest and open book that will leave a lasting impression on your heart and mind." -- Reader review on Amazon.

Free Autograph/Note with ALL BOOKS - A GREAT GIFT IDEA !

READ MARC BLOOM'S ARTICLES:

NEW YORK STATE HS Annuals: 

RUNNERS AND FANS:  Marc Bloom's high-demand classics , the original NY State HS Track Annuals from the '60s and '70s, are now available for the first time in decades, in their original form.

Book

God on the Starting Line

Run with Champions

The Runners Bible

The Miler