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“The qualities and capacities that are important in running-such factors as will power, the ability to apply effort during extreme fatigue and the acceptance of pain-have a radiating power that subtly influences one's life.”

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Jim Fixx
Jim Fixx

Jim Fixx was an American author born on April 23, 1932, and passed away on July 20, 1984. He is best known for his books on health and running, particularly 'The Complete Book of Running', which had a profound impact on the sport of running. more

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