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The Complete Book of Running

James Fixx

Discusses not only the physical benefits of running, but its psychological benefits as well: increasing self-esteem, acquiring a "high" from running, and being able to cope better with pressure and tension. Yep, it still sells.

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It was released in 1977 and heavily promoted running as a form of exercise, ironically, Jim Fix died while jogging, seemingly from a heart attack.

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There was another guy who really brought jogging to the masses. His name was Jim Fix. He wrote The Complete Book of Running, released in 1977.

— Episode: The Semi-Recent History of Exercise

Episode: The Semi-Recent History of Exercise

It was released in 1977 and heavily promoted running as a form of exercise, ironically, Jim Fix died while jogging, seemingly from a heart attack.

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There was another guy who really brought jogging to the masses. His name was Jim Fix. He wrote The Complete Book of Running, released in 1977.

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