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Other Team Sports - A Practical Philosophy of 800 Metres Running: Festina Lente (The Hermes Quartet)

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Book Synopsis: A new and radical approach to training for one of athletics' toughest events, the half mile. In contrast to A Life In A Day In A Year, which over 500 pages details the journey of a young athlete from beginner to international level at 800 metres, the author presents in this essay or small monograph in less than 45 pages the distilled lessons garnered from a lifetime in the sport. Whether you are world class, an aspiring international or just a club runner, by applying the ten steps outlined in this radical approach, it will provide you with a practical, no nonsense guide which cuts through the science to help you run a super fast half mile. 'Excellent read! I agree wholeheartedly with everything you advocate. This needs to be out there for all aspirants to read.' Paul Forbes, 8 Nations 800 metres Champion ‘This is "the bible" for two lap specialists and coaches who understand the truth that 800m is a sprint not an endurance event!’ Paul Baxter This is the third volume of five athletics based books by the author, The Hermes Pentalogy (The God of Speed) which encapsulate the social culture of the Edinburgh era of the 1970s; the series is made up of - A Life In A Day In A Year: A Postcard From Meadowbank, 1973-1978 (2017); Festina Lente - A Practical Philosophy of 800 Metres Running (2018); The True Confessions Of Retep Nnamffoh: School's Out For Ever, A 1973 Edinburgh Young Athlete's Diary (2018);You Can Run But You Can't Outrun Yourself: A 1950s Edinburgh Love Story (2021) and Audacity and Idiocy – A Scottish Athlete's 1978 Commonwealth Games Journal (2022).

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Are you an aspiring athlete looking to excel in one of athletics' toughest events, the half mile? Look no further! Introducing "A Practical Philosophy of 800 Metres Running: Festina Lente (The Hermes Quartet)", a revolutionary training guide that will propel you to new heights in your running journey.

Unlike other lengthy books on the subject, this concise essay, totaling less than 45 pages, captures the essence of a lifetime of experiences in the sport. Whether you're a world-class runner, an aspiring international competitor, or just a club runner, this radical approach, built on ten proven steps, will provide you with a practical and no-nonsense guide to running a super-fast half mile.

Don't just take our word for it! Champion runner Paul Forbes says, "Excellent read! I agree wholeheartedly with everything you advocate. This needs to be out there for all aspirants to read." And Paul Baxter, a recognized coach, highlights that this guide is "the bible" for two lap specialists and coaches who understand the truth that the 800m is a sprint, not an endurance event.

"A Practical Philosophy of 800 Metres Running" is the third volume of the acclaimed The Hermes Pentalogy (The God of Speed) series. Dive into the social culture of the Edinburgh era of the 1970s and explore the author's other captivating titles, including "A Life In A Day In A Year: A Postcard From Meadowbank, 1973-1978" and "The True Confessions Of Retep Nnamffoh: School's Out For Ever, A 1973 Edinburgh Young Athlete's Diary." These books form a collection that captures the spirit of athleticism and the author's deep connection to the sport.

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