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More Fire: How to Run the Kenyan Way | 
 enlarge | Author: Toby Tanser
Publisher: Westholme Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 36814
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st Edition
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 1594160740
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9781594160745
ASIN: 1594160740
Publication Date: October 28, 2008
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Product Description
For many years Kenya has been producing some of the finest runners the world has ever seen. But just how they have become the world's greatest running nation is something that has been intriguing fellow athletes and sports fans for just as long.Divided into four parts, "More Fire" is a motivational volume that gets to the root of why and how Kenyan runners are the world's best. It begins with a look at running in Kenya, the landscape, the physical conditions, and the people. The second part surveys the training methods and techniques most commonly used. The third presents profiles of past-and-present influential runners allowing readers to gain further insight into their methods. And the book ends with a discussion on how readers can adapt and incorporate these top-flight training techniques and practices into their own lifestyle.
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 Kenya vs. Ethiopia December 3, 2008
This book was a noble effort for an equally great cause. And so much is inspiring and accurate. However, as the author stated there were many other great running nations. It goes in cycles. For example the last New York City marathon did not have one Kenyan, let alone African in the top three for the womens race (2008). But more important when it comes to records, world records, the Ethiopians dominate. The world record for the 5000 meters for women, Ethiopia. 10,000 women - Ethiopia; 5,000 meters for the men - Ethiopia; 10,000 meters for the men - Ethiopia. And let's not forget the marathon for men - Ethiopia. By the way the women marathon world record is from England. Nice book but partial to Kenya and the authors experiences.
 Everybody can benefit from a bit More Fire November 13, 2008
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Having read many books on running over the years on all aspects of running I can sincerely say that "More Fire - How to run the Kenyan Way" is the best book on running I have read.
Already been a fan of the previous edition, this edition is even better and pushes the knowledge and insight about Kenyan running to the next level.
Unlike other books on running, which focus too much on the scientific and technical aspects of running "More Fire" is a result of in-depth analysis and evidence of how the Kenyan elite athletes train, how they live, how they race and their fundamental values, attitudes and behaviours, which drives them to excel and dominate in the world of running.
I strongly recommend the book to all the aspiring runners, athletic coaches or those involved in governing athletics, it is a must read. Many valuable lessons can be learnt from how the Kenyan's do it.
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