World Class: A Champion Runner Reveals What Makes Her Run, With Advice and Inspiration for All Athletes

by Grete Waitz, Gloria Averbuch

The Norwegian marathoner and seven-time winner of the women's division of the New York City Marathon offers a firsthand, personal look at the world of competitive athletes and offers a range of fitness and health tips for athletes of all levels

259 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1986

About the author

Was a Norwegian marathon runner and former world record holder. Waitz won nine New York City Marathons between 1978 and 1988, more than any other runner in history. She also won a silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and a gold medal at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics in Helsinki.