Jim Fixx
Jim Fixx | |
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| Born | James Fuller Fixx April 23, 1932 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 20, 1984 (aged 52) Hardwick, Vermont, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Oberlin College |
| Known for | The Complete Book of Running |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Calvin Fixx |
James Fuller Fixx (April 23, 1932 – July 20, 1984) was an American who wrote the 1977 best-selling book The Complete Book of Running; he is credited with helping start America's fitness revolution by popularizing the sport of running and demonstrating the health benefits of regular jogging. Fixx died of a heart attack while jogging at 52 years of age; his genetic predisposition for heart problems and other previous lifestyle factors may have caused his heart attack.