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Bob Anderson (born December 28, 1947 in Manhattan, Kansas) is an American runner, photographer, publisher and film producer. He has been running for 53 years. In 2012 he ran 50 races (350.8 miles) to celebrate 50 years of running. He averaged 6:59/mile. A movie called "A Long Run" covers the event. He is the founder of ''Runner's World'' magazine. A desire to find information about running and racing led him to a career in magazine and book publishing for more than twenty years. After selling ''Runner's World'' to Rodale Press in 1984, he founded ''Ujena Swimwear'', and ''Around Town Productions''. He has been the subject of media coverage for more than forty years. In 2012 he founded a new sport called Double Racing - a two stage running race with a halftime recovery break between the legs. == Life and work == In 1966, as a high school senior in Overland Park, Kansas, Bob Anderson was interested in running. He was a 4:41-miler with a passion for the sport and wanted to learn how to train for a marathon. He searched for information about training and racing and discovered there was little information available so, at age 17, he started his own publication. Anderson started a black and white magazine titled ''Distance Running News'' and began selling subscriptions. The publication came out twice per year and by its second year the magazine had 850 subscribers. The circulation grew to 3000 and the publication developed into a magazine published six times per year. Anderson published the magazine by himself for several years.〔John Brant (2006) http://www.runnersworld.com/article/printer/1,7124,s6-243-297--9967-0,00.html Accessed Sept. 7, 2006〕 In 1970, Anderson brought on runner and writer Joe Henderson as chief editor. Henderson was a young newspaper reporter and former Iowa State cross-country champion who had worked for ''Track and Field News''. In that same year, Anderson moved the operations from Kansas to Mountain View, California, and the name of the magazine changed to "Runners World." Runner and cardiologist, George Sheehan, came on board as the magazine's featured columnist and medical editor.〔 In 1973, the magazine went monthly and added color to the pages.〔 As the popularity of running grew in the United States, the circulation of the magazine increased. ''Runner's World'' thrived during the "running boom."〔Runner's World, Wikipedia〕 According to an article in the Oakland Tribune, the circulation of Runner's World increased from 50,000 in 1975 to 250,000 in 1977.〔Condon, Jane, "New Sneakers From Big Choice," Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California, 30-3C, Sunday Aug. 28, 1977.〕 In that same year Henderson left to pursue other writing and editing opportunities. In 1980, the ''Daily Herald (Chicago)'' published a San Francisco (AP) article titled: "Running: Sport of the '70s." The article highlighted comments by Bob Anderson. In that article, Anderson said that in 1970 the number of people who considered themselves runners was 2 million. He also said that according to a national survey of one independent polling company, the number of people who considered themselves runners was 30 million.〔San Francisco (AP) The Daily Herald, Chicago, Illinois, Section 4-3, Jan. 1, 1980〕 Bob Anderson's contributions captured the attention of President Ronald Reagan. He was invited to the White House and acknowledged for his contributions to health and wellness in the United States.〔photos of Anderson at the White House appeared in Runner's World magazine during the 80s〕 Writers and columnists for Runner's World included Richard Benyo, John Brant, Ambrose Burfoot, Bob Cooper, Joe Henderson, Hal Higdon, Don Kardong, Kenny Moore, George Sheehan, and Joan Ullyot. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Bob Anderson (runner)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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