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His column became the centerpiece of runners world magazine. He was featured in people magazine and appeared on the tonight show. More than thirty years after its initial publication, it remains every bit as relevant today. The total experience, became a new york times best seller. A lifetime of running wisdom from the legendary dr.
The bestselling author of eight books on the benefits of exercise and the former medical. We encourage you to read his words, and we hope you find on its pages the inspiration to lead your own athletic journey that might help you become the person you were meant to be. The bestselling author of eight books on the benefits of exercise and the former medical editor of runners world, sheehan died in 1993. The total experience 9780966631807 by sheehan, george and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Sheehan 19181993, writer about the sport of running. Sheehan november 5, 1918 november 1, 1993 was a physician, senior athlete and author best known for his. George sheehan discusses running the boston marathon. The bestselling author of eight books on the benefits of exercise and the former medical editor of runners world, he died in 1993.
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