The Complete Book of Running to heart problems, Fixx died of a heart attack after his daily run at age 52, which opened up discussion about the links between running, health, and life expectancy. The Complete Book of Running The Complete Book of Running is a 1977 non-fiction book written by Jim Fixx. The book discusses not only the physical benefits of running, but its psychological benefits as well: increasing self-esteem, acquiring a "high" from running, and being able to cope better with pressure and tension. Jim Fixx was the author of the 1977 best-seller "The Complete Book of Running", which sold over one million
Jogging ground, whereas jogging often sustains the contact. Jogging is also distinguished from running by having a wider lateral spacing of foot strikes, creating side-to-side movement that likely adds stability at slower speeds or when coordination is lacking. The word "jog" originated in England in the mid-16th century. The etymology of the word is unknown, but it may be related to "shog" or have been a new invention. In 1593, William Shakespeare wrote in "Taming of the Shrew", "you may be jogging whiles your boots are green". At that point, it usually meant to leave. The term "jog" was often used