Running for Dummies

by Florence Griffith & John Hanc Joyner

Running For Dummies is for everyone with a desire to run. If you're a reforming couch potato, it helps ease you into a healthier lifestyle. If you have Olympic aspirations, take a look at different ways to improve your training. This easy-to-understand guide is also for those who want weight Decrease blood pressure Live longer Relieve stress Boost creativity Find a fun way to exercise Find dependable guidance for buying running shoes. Explore ways to maximize your training program. Discover the races you'll enjoy running. Coauthored by the "World's Fastest Woman" and World Record holder Florence (Flo-Jo) Griffith Joyner, Running For Dummies has world-class advice on these topics and many and weight loss Hitting your stride Speed training Reaching your peak The day of the race Marathon training Identifying and treating injuries Cross-training and treadmill training Running for kids and seniors Run around the block or around town. Tired of pavement? Run through the woods. Keep track of your personal progress in handy running logs in the back of the book. Improve your health, feel good about yourself, and have fun! With several million runners on the road today, you'll find a lot of company, encouragement, and friends benefiting from this healthy and fun activity.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Fitness

Paperback

First published February 5, 1999

Reviews

[Jennifer Cole · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great place to start and easy info for beginners.

[Brenda Wharton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read. Some good tips on making yourself a better runner. Good variation of topics. Also Flo-Jo talks about her life as a runner

[Malissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

THis book describes a no-nonsense yet, not tyranical, way of running and starting to train your body for improving running. It gives great advice about form, nutrition, safety and much more. It is sooo unfortuante and sad that Flo-Jo is no longer with us, but her intelligence and love for the sport remains alive in this book.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked how simple it was to read and gave me lots of good information on starting and keeping up on a running program. I find myself very motivated to start walking more to build into a running program. I liked the constant reminders to set reachable goals, since I tend to be a very goal oriented person anyway.

[Kelsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm kind of obsessed with running a marathon someday, so I got this book to see if there was a special way to run that I wasn't doing. There's not, but I did learn a lot about injuries and how to prevent them so that will be useful.

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Starting to train to run a half marathon so I thought this would be helpful in getting me started. It was okay with some good information on injuries and picking out the right equipment. It was okay.

[Roberta · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book gave some great basic information to start running by walking first and how to know when to start running. I also found the information about selecting shoes and understanding your foot type helpful. I didn't really think the commentary by Florence added to the book.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really probably 3.5 stars. An older book, but still plenty of good info. Definitely geared toward newer runners, but again plenty of good info. I did find it amusing that in the weight training section, her weights seemed to only be 5 or maybe 8 lbs, tops.

[Melanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book to be okay, but really didn't tell me anything new. It covers the basics, and there are a few tips on improving form and speed. I guess I expected more with Flo Jo being an author.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great tips.

[Christy Keeler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, thorough overview for beginners at all distances.

[Jon Chin · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a generally good book for beginning runners. I learned a lot of good things about technique. Beware the book is pretty old.

[Mollyritterbeck · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was good - some old and some new info...