One of the Finest Running Journalists of His Time Publishes His Greatest Works in One Volume

March 12, 2014 - PRLog -- For many years Jack Welch wrote for Running magazine and Track & Field News, chronicling the extraordinary developments or running during the 1970’s 80’s and 90’s.

When Running Was Young and So Were We is based on his columns from this period and is a unique book – telling the story of how running became a way of life for millions.

“This is a book for runners by a runner who can really write.”

-Alberto Salazar

“If you didn't know from whence the inspiration for the growth and popularity of running came, you will after reading, When Running Was Young and So Were We. Stories to motivate and entertain while keeping all of us young.”

-Joan Benoit

When Running Was Young and So Were We is *a sports book – offering an up-close and personal look at Olympic greats, big races and long runs. * a training book – outlining many of the techniques and strategies that make you a winner, on and off the field of competition. * a celebration of the human spirit –

Full of great stories about the likes Alberto Salazar, Joan Benoit, Dick Beardsley, Mary Decker and Steve Prefontaine. Their stories are inspiring!

Jack Welch is the co-founder of Running Magazine, the former Director of Public Relations for Nike and erstwhile Senior Editor of Road Racing for Track & Field News. Jack has witnessed first hand some of the best performances by some of the greatest runners in history. Jack trained at altitude for years, logged many hundred-mile weeks and finished 93rd in the national marathon championships.  He has run, and become friends with, many of the great names of marathon running. Having covered the sport for almost three decades, Welch was on the press truck, at the parties, behind the scenes, track-side for some of the best performances by some of the greatest runners in history.