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Fun on Foot in America's Cities Paperback - 2005

Name: Fun on Foot in America's Cities
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Author: Ford, Warwick, Ford, Nola
ISBN: 9780976524403

by Warwick Ford; Nola Ford (With)

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From the publisher

This book was written for the full range of on-foot exercisers, from serious runners in training to recreational joggers to people who just appreciate a solid walk. The book highlights the top 50 urban 4- to 10-mile routes in 14 major U.S. cities. The cities covered are: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington. The routes are designed to be not too long for a half-day walk and long enough for a nice run for a serious runner. City and route descriptions include information on local history and attractions, on-foot conditions, local weather, crime statistics, points of interest, public transit to/from start/finish (if needed), and food and beverage establishments at the end of the route. Ways to vary routes according to personal taste are discussed, along with other ideas for on-foot routes in each city covered. The book includes 64 maps and 125 photographs. It is a must-have for the business or recreational traveler who likes to get outdoors for exercise.

First line

This book is for people who like the idea of getting outdoors for some on-foot exercises, and either live in U.S. cities or travel to these cities for business or pleasure.

Details

Title Fun on Foot in America's Cities
Author Warwick Ford; Nola Ford (With)
Binding Paperback
Edition [ Edition: Repri
Pages 380
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Wyltan Books
Date November 15, 2005
Illustrated Yes
ISBN 9780976524403 / 0976524406
Weight 1.04 lbs (0.47 kg)
Dimensions 8.46 x 6.12 x 0.84 in (21.49 x 15.54 x 2.13 cm)
Library of Congress subjects Cities and towns - United States, Running - United States
Library of Congress Catalog Number 2005907045
Dewey Decimal Code 613.717

About the author

Warwick Ford and his wife Nola (a major contributor) were born and raised in Mackay, Australia, lived in several Australian cities, immigrated to Canada where they lived for 12 years, then immigrated to the United States in 1996. Their primary U.S. home is in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Warwick has several college degrees including a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. In the U.S. he worked for seven years as a technology executive of VeriSign, a California-based company. Filling this position while living in Massachusetts led to extensive travel in cities throughout the U.S. One of the biggest challenges of that period was finding the motivation and time to get out on-foot enough to maintain fitness. That led to this project. Now, Warwick and Nola spend substantial time researching and documenting premium, enjoyable on-foot routes in cities throughout the U.S. and internationally. Warwick's previous titles were in the technology realm; they include Computer Communications Security and Secure Electronic Commerce, published by Prentice Hall PTR.