Showing posts with label george sheehan. Show all posts
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Remembering George Sheehan, the Running Philosopher

Dr. George A. Sheehan (November 5, 1918 - November 1, 1993) was born in Brooklyn, New York. He is best known for his books and writings about the sport of running. His book, "Running & Being: The Total Experience," became a New York Times best seller.


Originally Published Circa 1991

If the Grim Reaper wants to catch Dr. George Sheehan, he had better drop his scythe and put on running shoes. A year ago, 69-year-old Sheehan, noted author, fitness expert, cardiologist and marathon runner, was diagnosed as having cancer. ``I have an alien in my body,`` he says, matter-of-factly.

Running into Old Age

George Sheehan

Winning Doesn't Matter, the Point is to Run

I first came upon the aging process in a race. I felt no sense of advancing years in my day-to-day activity. My work week was unchanged: I wrote, I traveled, I lectured. Some people marveled at my energy and endurance. It was my weekend race that finally told me I was no longer young.