Written by the late, beloved Dr. George Sheehan, Running & Being tells of the author's midlife return to the world of exercise, play, and competition, in which he found "a world beyond sweat" that proved to be a source of great revelation and personal growth. But Running & Being focuses more on life than it does, specifically, on running. It provides an outline for a lifetime program of fitness and joy, showing how the body helps determine our mental and spiritual energies. Drawing from the words and actions of the great athletes and thinkers throughout history, Dr. Sheehan ties it all together with his own philosophy on the importance of fitness and sport, as well as his knowledge of training, injury prevention, and race competition. Above all, he describes what it means to experience the oneness of body and mind, of self and the universe. In this, he argues, we have the power to discover "the truth that makes men free.

About the Author
Dr. George Sheehan was a legend of running and running literature. The bestselling author of eight books on the benefits of exercise and the former medical editor of Runner's World, he died in 1993.

Reviews
"Dr. George Sheehan is perhaps our most important philosopher of sport." -Sports Illustrated, 1978



Book Information
ISBN 9781623362539
Author George Sheehan
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Rodale Press Inc.
Publisher Rodale Press Inc.
Weight(grams) 255g
Dimensions(mm) 212mm * 138mm * 19mm