Track

Children's Literature

If you stop and think about physical prowess and the Olympian ideals you may well conjure up an image of a runner. There may be no more prototypical image of an athlete than one running forth with swiftness of feet and enduring will. It is in part because of this elemental quality hearkening back to mankind's hunter gather past that track events have maintained their broad appeal. With such popularity comes wide participation at various ages and levels. With such participation comes a steadily increasing likelihood of injuries both minor and more all encompassing in nature. Because of the reality of potential injury in track events Chris McNab's illustrated how-to book should find a place on the bookshelf of athletes participating in this age-old sport. In Track readers encounter a format of excellence that is typical of the "Sports Injuries" series of which this informative book is a part. The author of this useful book addresses topics such as proper footwear, appropriate training, mental preparation, and common injuries and their treatment. These subjects are each presented in such a way that readers who adopt some of the suggestions contained in this book will probably perform at a higher and safer level. Therefore, Track is a book worthy of interest for those athletes who participate in this sport as well as for adults and other youngsters with an eye for sports publications. 2004, Mason Crest Publishers, Ages 9 to 12.
—Greg M. Romaneck