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Runner's World Complete Book of Beginning Running
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Product Description
Recognizing that newcomers to a sport need all the help they can get, Runner's World now devotes an entire book to guiding the beginning runner through those challenging first days, weeks, and months. Peppered throughout with motivating tips and advice from those who have been there, this much-needed volume presents a can't-fail program that is sure to help new runners feel and look better and have more energy and less stress. Inside you'll find:
o Information on nutrition and how to adjust your diet to fit your new running lifestyle
o Training advice, including how to use cross-training, stretching, and strength exercises to keep enthusiasm up, weight down, and fitness at an optimum level
o A special section for women runners
Written by the executive editor of Runner's World magazine and covering every problem the new runner may encounter-from choosing the right shoes to preventing injury to preparing for a race-this authoritative volume provides all the information and inspiration any novice requires to turn running into a healthy, lifetime pursuit.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #180304 in Books
- Published on: 2005-03-02
- Released on: 2005-02-10
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 312 pages
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
AMBY BURFOOT is the author of Runner's World Complete Book of Running. A former Boston Marathon winner and a member of the Road Runners Club of America Hall of Fame, he is also the recipient of several journalism awards. He lives in the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania.
Customer Reviews
Way too many quotes
I have to agree with previous review, way too many quotes. This book should of been titled Motivation for Beginning Runners. It does have lots of great information but it's hard to get to important training info when every few lines are quoting someones opinion.
Great organization and layout
OK, I've actually bought 2 copies to give to friends who want to start running. I've read many "beginner" books (as a serial beginner runner myself)... This one is well laid out and organized. I highly recommend it. My only gripe is that I wish they had more pictures of people doing the stretches that they recommend... I would say 1/2 of the pictures are more motivational rather than instructional. But the layout and wording is excellent.
Start point
As soon I start to read this book I had more confident to cotinue my running program. I start to running 3 months ago and this book is now helping me to organize and be self confident to do not stop running, no more. This book is a great point of departure to each one that want or is planning to run. Good running with this book orientation.
