When Running Was Young and So Were We

When Running Was Young and So Were We

<P> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>For many years Jack Welch wrote for <I>Running</I> magazine and <I>Track & Field News</I>, chronicling the extraordinary developments of running during the 1970s, 80s and 90’s. </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><I>When Running Was Young and So Were We</I> is based on his columns from this period and is a unique book – telling the story of how running became a way of life for millions.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal> </P><P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=listparagraph>·        It’s a book about excellence, inspiration and greatness. Not just what it takes to cross the finish line first, but also the lessons learned along the way.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3pt" class=MsoNormal> </P><P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=listparagraph>·        It’s a sports book – offering an up-close and personal look at Olympic greats, big races and long runs.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3pt" class=MsoNormal> </P><P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=listparagraph>·        It’s a training book – outlining many of the techniques and strategies that make you a winner, on and off the field of competition.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3pt" class=MsoNormal> </P><P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=listparagraph>·        It’s a celebration of the human spirit - examining what happens when both great athletes and keen amateurs are driven to challenge their own personal limits.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3pt" class=MsoNormal> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>What do greats like Alberto Salazar, Joan Benoit, Dick Beardsley, Mary Decker and Steve Prefontaine all have in common? Read their stories and be inspired!</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>