The Complete Book of Running 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 copies. Fixx is credited with popularizing the sport of running and contributing to the 1970s running boom through regular media appearances that touted the health benefits of exercise. Predisposed
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