I Run,Therefore I am Nuts!
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ISBN-13: 9780736040358
Description: © 2001 Paper Book 264 pages
Product Desctrion
Author: Bob Swartz
Illustrator: B. K. Taylor

Reviewer: Rahat Malik

Whether you have a refined running regime or just manage to run for the bus!-- this book succinctly and humourously assesses and mocks common running situations in short, humoured essays.

As an individual who likes the occassional run, I find it baffling why runners put themselves through so much pain just to meet their personal best. This book has certainly swayed me to some degree! It answers the questions which cross all of our minds:

• How do runners drink while running?
• What is the meaning of the word 'support' in a running competition?
• Does competitiveness ever turn sour? Is it always about the race?
• Do the runners have alterior motives? (the consumption and hoarding of memorobilia!)

However, despite this being an interesting read, my personal favorite has to be the realization that runners are just like the rest of us-- they like to be surrounded with a constant supply of doughnuts and cookies, along with an all-you-can-eat buffet filled with sugar saturated foods. Now I feel a whole load better!

From the “Swarts Laws of Running” to the “Ten Commandments of Racing,” Swartz has the ability to incorporate a witty sense of humor while still being able to include interesting and useful tips for runners of all commitment levels.

As this book is an enjoyably light read, it not only appeals to the runner exhilarated by exhaustion or drawn to the stench of sweat, but also to the sloth and couch potato. It’s a book that definitely does not require a strenuous workout. Enjoy!