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Get into Running
How to get up and get going with an invigorating—and sustainable—running program Enabling anyone to enjoy a manageable training program that fits into their lifestyle, this guide will improve technique, focus the mind, and inspire a nutritious diet. It's packed full of essential advice on such topics as buying the right shoes, figuring out where to run, stretches, running to music, nutrition for running, sports drinks, heart rate training, common running ailments, pregnancy and running, training for an event, and the psychology of running.
274 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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October 21, 2015
don't remember why I picked it up! I am usually not the kind to read up; if I had to run i'd just hit the road. This one is a round up of all you may need to know - why to run, what shoes to get, some techniques, how to stretch, preparing for marathons and the whole lot. I've bookmarked the chapter on stretches - for the day when I would actually start running :)
April 14, 2022
Surprisingly good!
I'll be honest - when I first opened this book I expected to have a good laugh and an opportunity to mock the author in front of my friends. That's because I've been a runner for over 10years now with all kinds of runs and races from 5k to 100k+ under my belt.
I thought to myself: what's there to write about for over 200 pages? I half expected to see one line saying "put on your shoes, put your left foot in front of the right one and keep repeating" to be printed over and over again.
My arrogance was - rightly so - severely punished. This is an excellent book and it delivers exactly what it promises: a no-nonsense guide for all those who want to get into running. Practical, concise and to the point. You really get everything you need, from gear advice (very reasonable and down-to-earth), to advice on psychology and motivation, to warming up and stretching, to preventing and fighting injuries that may occur.
It may be slightly overwhelming so the only advice I'd give to fledgeling runner readers is to read it picking the parts you find interesting at the given point of your running "career".
It's one of the best "how to" guides I've read.
Highly recommendable.
I'll be honest - when I first opened this book I expected to have a good laugh and an opportunity to mock the author in front of my friends. That's because I've been a runner for over 10years now with all kinds of runs and races from 5k to 100k+ under my belt.
I thought to myself: what's there to write about for over 200 pages? I half expected to see one line saying "put on your shoes, put your left foot in front of the right one and keep repeating" to be printed over and over again.
My arrogance was - rightly so - severely punished. This is an excellent book and it delivers exactly what it promises: a no-nonsense guide for all those who want to get into running. Practical, concise and to the point. You really get everything you need, from gear advice (very reasonable and down-to-earth), to advice on psychology and motivation, to warming up and stretching, to preventing and fighting injuries that may occur.
It may be slightly overwhelming so the only advice I'd give to fledgeling runner readers is to read it picking the parts you find interesting at the given point of your running "career".
It's one of the best "how to" guides I've read.
Highly recommendable.
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