The Elements of Effort: Reflections on the Art and Science of Running Audiobook (Free)

In this participating collection of essays, author and athlete John Jerome celebrates the simplicity and freedom of jogging. With contagious enthusiasm, he strips aside fads and common myths to offer basic guidelines for participants, from starting joggers to those preparing for marathons. For years Jerome recorded his thoughts and experiences during his daily schooling. As he ran, he discovered not only physical benefits, but philosophical ones as well. His wry reflections consider you on the joyous trip through probably the most elemental aspects of the sport-stretching, falling, sweat, bugs, the meals police, and more. A fount of prescriptions and intelligence, The Components of Effort gives a disarming assortment of ideas to think about as you take part in your daily run. So get your cassette participant, ribbons up your running shoes, and enjoy narrator L.J. Ganser’s amusing performance.