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Bob McCulloch, Miles Jaffe, Bob McCullough
ISBN: 9780880117654
Format: Paperback
Publisher:Human Kinetics Publishers
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This guide is for runners who live in and around New York city, and for tourists who want to read about and experience the rich diversity of running routes in America's largest city. The authors detail 44 of the best running routes, chosen for safety, scenery and enjoyment.
New York has always been a city of possibilities. And for runners searching for great routes to explore, this is definitely the case. However, because New York is so large, it's tough to know where to begin. Now, with "New York Running Guide," finding great places to run in the Big Apple is easy. Both city residents and visitors will find all the information they need to enjoy 44 of the best routes throughout New York's five boroughs, Long Island, and New Jersey. Eight of the routes in the book are profiles of the best races in the New York City area. For each running route included, the book provides: - an introduction explaining why the route was selected;- a detailed map showing roads and trails to follow on the route;- an icon key that shows route distance, scenery, terrain, hill ratings, and available facilities; - access information that tells how to get to the starting point; and- course information that describes every turn of the run. With "New York Running Guide," tourists who previously may have confined their running to quick jaunts through Central Park can now confidently step out and experience scenic and challenging runs throughout the city. The hundreds of thousands of runners who reside in the city can use the book to expand their running to new and invigorating routes in areas of New York. Experience the best of New York City in your running shoes. This guide provides 44 proven routes that are as diverse and unique as the city itself.
| ISBN | 0880117656 | | Pages | 168 | | ISBN13 | 9780880117654 (What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Human Kinetics Publishers | | Weight (grammes) | 272 | | Imprint | Human Kinetics Publishers | | Published in | Champaign | | Format | Paperback | | Series title | Running Guide S. | | Publication date | 01 May 1998 | | Height (mm) | 229 | | Non-book description | xi, 155 p. : | | Width (mm) | 152 | | Library of Congress | 98006094 | | Spine width (mm) | 11 | | DEWEY | 796.42097471 | | Academic level | General | | DEWEY edition | DC21 | | Interest age | From 18 To 99 |
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""""New York Running Guide tames the concrete jungle of New York. When people envision New York, they think of concrete, glass, and steel. For runners, this couldn't be further from the truth. This book describes the various areas and pleasures of running in New York. It is a must for visiting runners as well as those runners who have lived here for many years."""Allan SteinfeldPresidentNew York Road Runners Club, Inc. """This entertaining, practical, and informative guide to running in New York and the surrounding areas will serve as an indispensable guide to locals and visitors alike. The writing style is conversational yet to the point, providing important details."""Gordon BakoulisEditor-in-ChiefRunning Times "  Be the first to write a customer review
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