Other Running Books
Roger Robinson also contributed to:
- Running in the Zone. A Handbook for Seasoned Athletes, ed, Steve King and Dan Cumming (Can$23.50) www.trafford.com or [email protected]
- The Fastest Old Man in the World: the Derek Turnbull Story, by Vince Boyle www.craigprint.co.nz
- Marathon & Beyond: Boston Marathon Special Issue, ed. Richard Benyo. www.marathonandbeyond.com
- The Awa Book of New Zealand Sports Writing (ed. Harry Ricketts, 2010)
- Timeless Running Wisdom by Richard Benyo (Human Kinetics, 2011)
Roger Robinson is Senior Writer for Running Times, with a monthly column, "Footsteps," and monthly on-line column, "Roger on Running," in Running Times Web-Only. See www.runningtimes.com.
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