The Running Book: Your Personal Program to Fitness and Fun: Walking, Jogging, Running

Discover the ultimate guide to running, jogging, and walking with The Running Book: Your Personal Program to Fitness and Fun. Originally published in 1978 by Beekman House by the editors of Consumer Guide, this 223-page vintage hardcover is a must-have for running enthusiasts, fitness lovers, and sneaker collectors alike.

More than just a training manual, this book provides expert guidance on developing a personalized running program, improving endurance, and making fitness an enjoyable part of daily life. But what makes this edition truly special is its rare vintage running shoe recommendations, featuring classic models from legendary brands like Nike, Adidas, Asics Tiger, Etonic, Saucony, and more. Get a glimpse into the golden era of sneaker innovation with detailed insights on some of the most iconic running shoes of the 1970s. This book features the following running shoe models:

Men's Running Shoes

• Adidas SL76 Runner
• Brooks Vantage
• Etonic Street Fighter
• New Balance 320
• Nike Waffle Trainer
• Adidas Formula 1
• Adidas SL72
• Brooks Delta
• Brooks Villanova
• Converse World Class Trainer
• Etonic KM
• Nike LD-1000V
• PONY California
• PONY Racer
• Puma Easy Rider
• Saucony Gripper
• Saucony Hornet

Women's Running Shoes

• Brooks Victress
• Converse World Class Trainer
• Etonic Street Fighter
• Nike Lady Waffle Trainer
• Tiger Tigress
• Adidas Country Girl
• Brooks Women's Villanova
• Etonic KM
• New Balance 320
• Puma Rockette
• Saucony Ms. Gripper

Men's Racing Flats

• Adidas Arrow
• Brooks Texan
• Converse World Class Marathoner
• Nike Elite
• Tiger Jayhawk
• Brooks Floridian
• E.B. Boston
• E.B. Marathon
• New Balance Super Comp
• Nike Sting
• Nike Waffle Racer
• Puma Whirlwind
• Tiger Ohbori

Women's Racing Flats

• Converse World Class Marathoner
• Nike Mieka

This book is overall very good vintage condition with very light wear on the covers. The back cover has a very small tear at the top right hand side.

Product details

• Publisher: ‎ Beekman House
  
• Author(s): Editors of Consumer Guide
• Publishing Date: January 1, 1978
• Language: ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 223 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 0517259494
  
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0517259498 
  

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