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“At last
the definitive autobiography of the late truly great
ARTHUR NEWTON."
Arthur Newton a ‘self-taught’ runner became
an ‘ultra-distance’ running legend. In his later
years he became guru to many international runners
who were happy to ‘take tea’ with him at his home in
Ruislip, London. He was a very modest and private
man. He always avoided publicity and often never
revealed physical or medical injury problems he had
during his competitive years. Some of his private
life he does mention in his books but now at last we
have a far more detailed version. It makes
fasinating reading.
After very lengthy and detailed research,
experienced author Rob Hadgraft launches his fourth
book about a ‘running legend’. He reveals many
previously ‘unpublished’ facts about his every day
life style, relevant to his training and racing. He
also records previously little known or published
reports on some of the events Arthur took part in as
well as illustrations.
I recommend this as a very readable book and a
‘must have’ read for anyone with any ‘historical’
interest in the people and the races which have made
up our chosen sport of ‘road-running’
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Ian Champion
Additional to the above Arthur Newton
himself, wrote four books. ‘Running’, ‘Running on
Three Continents’, ‘Races and Training’ and
‘Commonsense Athletics’. They are now out of print
and are rare items to buy. However they are still
available from some libararies. For any aspiring
road runner, the book ‘Running’ is worth a read.
It tells the full story of how Arthur ‘taught
himself’ to run and why during the 1920’s and
1930’s. (He raced and trained, some walking but
mostly running, 109,000 miles). He won the
‘Comrades’ Ultra distance road race in South Africa
five times. He set new record times for the London
to Brighton race in UK, Bath to London 100 miles on
the road, 24 hours on the track and ran in
Trans-continental races in in America. It is very
interesting reading and nearly all of its aims and
principals are still applicable today.
For inexperienced runners and those prepared
to seek and learn it can be of benefit as a guide to
find out what is ‘best for the individual’ runner.
There are various running styles to suit various
needs and this book will give you some ideas as to
how to find out what is best for you. |
