Book Description
Whether you fall in the middle of the pack, up near the front of the pack, or so far from any semblance of a pack that you’re wondering if everyone went home already, you’ll find plenty to laugh about in this book. Popular running humorist Bob Schwartz—like the Dave Barry of running—will have you in stitches as he pokes fun at the idiosyncratic personalities of runners and the strange and hilarious situations they encounter. I Run, Therefore I Am—Nuts! brings out the humor in situations that every type of runner can relate to: • The intricate art of drinking on the run from paper cups • Trying to reacquaint fingers to toes after years of tight hamstrings • Hitting the wall • Having your heart flutter with the newest cushioned training shoe • Discovering cross-training contraptions designed to strengthen your gluteus to its maximus • Getting excited about the latest flavor of energy gel on the market If you love the aromatic smell of perspiration, enjoy the exhilaration of exhaustion, drink solely from squirt bottles, or fill your wardrobe with reflective clothing—this book is for you.


From the Publisher
"Every true runner will get a laugh out of this book. Schwartz does a good job pointing out the wonderful absurdities of our sport." Arturo Barrios Five-time world-record holder "In this book, Bob Schwartz captures a unique spirit that every runner experiences regardless of fitness level. His perspective on running--a sport that can cause extreme moments of both glory and pain--is sharp, real, and very funny. Schwartz covers all the basics with a witty voice and a runner's hard-earned experience." Lizzie Wann Editor of Fitness Runner magazine "What a delightful book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I could relate to it through my own experiences. The reading is light and humorous, and it takes a completely different approach to running. Very refreshing." Colleen De Reuck Professional runner "There is wisdom behind the laughter! Bob Schwartz makes you smile as he reminds you that behind the science of running, there is a lot of laughs and luck! He encourages the runners with wit and revelations that years of running experience (and inexperience!) provide. I Run, Therefore I Am Nuts will reinforce every runner's love of the sport, and pride in their accomplishments. It's a fun read that I recommend to runners of all abilities." Susan Kalish Executive Director, The American Running Association "Most runners take their sport seriously--sometimes too seriously. Bob Schwartz provides a refreshingly irreverent slant on a variety of topics to help keep a more balanced perspective. Take a run on the lighter side!" Jeff Galloway 1972 Olympian, 10,000m Author of Galloway's Book on Running


About the Author
Bob Schwartz is a freelance writer. In addition to his humorous slice of life column, which has appeared hundreds of times in magazines and newspapers throughout the country, he is well known to the running community. His funny essays on running have been published in national and regional magazines, including Runner’s World, FootNotes, Fitness Runner, Michigan Runner, New York Runner, Washington Running Report, Tail Winds, Run Ohio, Midwest Running, Race Center NW, Arkansas Runner, Oklahoma Runner, Inside Texas Running, Running Journal, Missouri Runner, Florida Running & Triathlon, Rocky Mountain Sports, Windy City Sports, Twin Cities Sports, Metro Sports Magazine, Texas Health & Fitness, Pennsylvania Health & Fitness. Schwartz also presents comical speeches at race expos. An avid runner for more than twenty-five years, Schwartz has run over twenty marathons and race distances from the 200 Meter Kids Snowman Shuffle to ultramarathons. In the universal language of runners, he has PR’s of 2:42 for the marathon, 34:18 for 10K, 1:16 for the half marathon and 56 seconds for the third grade potato sack race. Schwartz lives in Huntington Woods, Michigan with his wife Robin and three children. He can be reached at rschwartz@s4online.com.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

I Run, Therefore I Am-Nuts! takes a hilarious look at the peculiarities, quirks, and obsessions of runners of all abilities. Lifelong runner and popular running humorist Bob Schwartz pokes fun with a hysterical examination of things that are near and dear to the well-conditioned heart of all runners.

All the wonderfully funny stories like Just Call Me Gumby; City of Lard, Here I Come; It's All in the Drool; Trick or Feet; Loony Ways of the Wayward Runner and What Tune Does the Iliotibial Band Play are illustrated with comical cartoons by award winning artist B.K. Taylor.