A clever pocket-sized dictionary that celebrates running with hilarious definitions and witty illustrations of terms that runners know and love.
About the Author: Mark Remy is the author of Runners of North America and The Runner's Rule Book and is the former executive editor of RunnersWorld.com.
192 Pages
Humor, Topic
Description
Book Synopsis
A clever pocket-sized dictionary that celebrates running with hilarious definitions and witty illustrations of terms that runners know and love. Here is a clever, tongue-in-cheek "dictionary" that's perfect for any runner. The Running Dictionary is filled with hilarious definitions for hundreds of running terms, plus dozens of witty illustrations. Terms range from race lingo, gear, and human anatomy to the insider jargon that all runners know and speak fluently, from "active recovery" to "zone running." With equal parts quirky humor and charming giftability, it's a delightful book for every running obsessive.
Review Quotes
"As a professional humorist who often writes about running, I had believed it was impossible to be genuinely and consistently funny about the topic, and I am very annoyed at Mr. Remy for proving me wrong." --Peter Sagal, host of NPR's Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me! and author of The Incomplete Book of Running
"If you have a friend who is new to running, a longtime training partner, or if you just want a good laugh at yourself, get a copy of The Running Dictionary. Anyone in the running community will see themselves in the definitions!" --Kara Goucher, two-time Olympian and bestselling author of The Longest Race
"You'll laugh, but you may also blush in recognition as Remy's definitions fondly skewer the quirks and contradictions (and bald-faced lies?) that lurk in the runner's heart." --Alex Hutchinson, New York Times bestselling author of Endure and The Explorer's Gene
About the Author
Mark Remy is the author of Runners of North America and The Runner's Rule Book and is the former executive editor of RunnersWorld.com. He writes exclusively (and hilariously) about all things running at DumbRunner.com.
Dimensions (Overall): 6.9 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Humor
Sub-Genre: Topic
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Theme: Sports
Format: Paperback
Author: Mark Remy
Language: English
Street Date: April 14, 2026
TCIN: 1005316700
UPC: 9781523531097
Item Number (DPCI): 247-31-5886
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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