Zen and the Art of Running: The Path to Making Peace with Your Pace

By Larry Shapiro

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All runners strive to get in the "zone," but here you'll learn to enter the ZEN "zone"! By adopting Buddha's mindful approach, you'll discover that you can run longer, faster, and harder. Zen and the Art of Running shows you how to align body and mind for success on -- and off -- the track! Iron Man triathlete and philosophy professor Larry Shapiro coaches you to get out and run, train harder, and race the Zen way. Complete with case studies, testimonials, and training techniques, this right action guide will inspire you -- whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the sport -- to pound the path to enlightenment, one stride at a time.

Review John Matthew Four Stars: I really enjoyed reading this book. I have read many books on running but this was the first about the mental part of it. Shapiro does a good job of explaining how to apply Zen to your life in general and running in particular. It is easy to apply some of these but it takes a lifetime to master....