Description
Whether you run in the city or on trails, in races or just for fun, you'll find The Runner's Field Manual loaded with practical advice and how-to instruction. As funny as it is useful, this volume covers everything from Dealing With Drivers to Toenail Maintenance, and explores in explicit detail.
COMMON THREATS
• Urban: The Blackberry-transfixed businessman
• Suburban: The bored, angry dog
• Trail: The mountain biker who has watched too many Mountain Dew commercials
SHOES & GEAR
• The Reef Knot: The only knot you need to know
• Barefoot Running: Crazy? Or just insane?
• The Trash Bag Poncho: Three steps to ultra-cheap rainwear
RACE DAY CHALLENGES
• Finding the Damn Thing: Not always so easy
• Navigating the Aid Station: Pinch the cup
• Finish Line Vomit: Hey, it happens
Full of charts, illustrations, and more than a few laughs, The Runner's Field Manual is the perfect reference for anyone who loves to run--or wants to learn how.
