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5K Training For Beginners - From Couch To 5k Runner In 8 Weeks Or Less
*** Updated In 2022 - #1 Book Recommendation on Five Books ***Discover How You Can Easily Run A 5k In Just 8 Weeks Time...
Even If You’ve Never Run More Than A Few Steps Before Without Having To Stop To Catch Your Breath And No Matter What Shape Or Size You Are Now!
"If you're looking for a step by step running guide that helps you through every stage of training for running a 5km race, from choosing running shoes to preparing yourself for race day, then you won't find a better one than this."Cassie, UK
TOP-RANKED COUCH TO 5K TRAINING BOOK
If you've ever fancied running a 5k or just getting fit enough to run 5 kilometers in one go (that's a little over 3 miles to you and me!) and you want to do it in the shortest amount of time, without risking injury, boredom or losing interest, then this book is for you.
'5k Training For Beginners - From Couch to 5k Runner In 8 Weeks Or Less,' contains everything you need to know about running a 5k in the fastest, most efficient and fun way.
You’ll discover little known tips and tricks to help improve your running and jogging plus you get 4 fantastic easy to follow running programs for beginners of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels.
THE PROGRAMS AND TECHNIQUES IN THIS BOOK WORK -
They've been honed, refined and used by thousands of everyday people just like you from all types of backgrounds and fitness levels.If You Could Get The Same Results By Doing Less Running Or More Running, Which One Would You Choose?Hopefully you’d choose the less running, more enjoyable option, because this is what '5k Training for Beginners' is all about. You won't be bored following this unique, time saving 5k training program AND you won't need to start running endless miles each week in order to see results.
Here are 4 reasons why you should choose this running book...
* You'll be able to successfully and comfortably run a 5k at the end of your training; you'll have accomplished something that most people only think about doing.
* This program will help you lose weight, build muscle and tone your body. By committing to something like this, the chances are as a side effect, you'll get in to the best shape of your life!
* You'll radically improve your health. Keep up with your training and you'll have more energy, be thinner, happier and live longer, you'll just feel great most of the time.
* Supercharge your energy levels on demand. You'll know exactly how to create your own 'feel good factor' which you can turn on and off like a tap. This program has been designed for beginners, but if you're an experienced runner you'll learn a few things to help you to get better, faster and reduce the amount of time you need to spend running and jogging.
No grueling or tedious long distance running needed AND no special equipment required.Here are some more of the secrets you'll learn inside...
* How the biggest mistake that most new runners make is to set off at the beginning of their run, like a dog out of the traps... way too fast. Meaning within a short distance they need to stop because they're too tired and breathless to carry on.
Even If You’ve Never Run More Than A Few Steps Before Without Having To Stop To Catch Your Breath And No Matter What Shape Or Size You Are Now!
"If you're looking for a step by step running guide that helps you through every stage of training for running a 5km race, from choosing running shoes to preparing yourself for race day, then you won't find a better one than this."Cassie, UK
TOP-RANKED COUCH TO 5K TRAINING BOOK
If you've ever fancied running a 5k or just getting fit enough to run 5 kilometers in one go (that's a little over 3 miles to you and me!) and you want to do it in the shortest amount of time, without risking injury, boredom or losing interest, then this book is for you.
'5k Training For Beginners - From Couch to 5k Runner In 8 Weeks Or Less,' contains everything you need to know about running a 5k in the fastest, most efficient and fun way.
You’ll discover little known tips and tricks to help improve your running and jogging plus you get 4 fantastic easy to follow running programs for beginners of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels.
THE PROGRAMS AND TECHNIQUES IN THIS BOOK WORK -
They've been honed, refined and used by thousands of everyday people just like you from all types of backgrounds and fitness levels.If You Could Get The Same Results By Doing Less Running Or More Running, Which One Would You Choose?Hopefully you’d choose the less running, more enjoyable option, because this is what '5k Training for Beginners' is all about. You won't be bored following this unique, time saving 5k training program AND you won't need to start running endless miles each week in order to see results.
Here are 4 reasons why you should choose this running book...
* You'll be able to successfully and comfortably run a 5k at the end of your training; you'll have accomplished something that most people only think about doing.
* This program will help you lose weight, build muscle and tone your body. By committing to something like this, the chances are as a side effect, you'll get in to the best shape of your life!
* You'll radically improve your health. Keep up with your training and you'll have more energy, be thinner, happier and live longer, you'll just feel great most of the time.
* Supercharge your energy levels on demand. You'll know exactly how to create your own 'feel good factor' which you can turn on and off like a tap. This program has been designed for beginners, but if you're an experienced runner you'll learn a few things to help you to get better, faster and reduce the amount of time you need to spend running and jogging.
No grueling or tedious long distance running needed AND no special equipment required.Here are some more of the secrets you'll learn inside...
* How the biggest mistake that most new runners make is to set off at the beginning of their run, like a dog out of the traps... way too fast. Meaning within a short distance they need to stop because they're too tired and breathless to carry on.
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186 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 23, 2012
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
December 1, 2013
Wayyy too much time on gear and not enough time on actually helping beginners. The table in the end was the most useful - outlining how much to run each day. Not a bad book, but not the book I was looking for.
September 19, 2022
Great for newbies and experienced runners
This book starts off by explaining what a 5K race actually is (3.1 miles, if you’re curious). Most people take about 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete a 5K race. I like the way this book breaks down everything that goes into training for races. You want to start out by setting a goal and then tracking your progress. You also want to focus on eating foods that will boost your performance. There are even four different programs to follow, depending on your level of experience and ability. Since I have never run a 5K race, I would follow program one, which is to train to be able to walk an entire 5K race without stopping. I’m glad I picked up this book.
This book starts off by explaining what a 5K race actually is (3.1 miles, if you’re curious). Most people take about 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete a 5K race. I like the way this book breaks down everything that goes into training for races. You want to start out by setting a goal and then tracking your progress. You also want to focus on eating foods that will boost your performance. There are even four different programs to follow, depending on your level of experience and ability. Since I have never run a 5K race, I would follow program one, which is to train to be able to walk an entire 5K race without stopping. I’m glad I picked up this book.
August 15, 2019
I am someone who has power walked multiple 5k and 10k and want to get into actual running, which is why I picked up this book but this was not what I expected at all.
75% of the book are helpful tips about nutrition, gear, injuries and so on and only a couple of pages towards the end are the actual training plan.
So I ended up mostly skimming everything.
75% of the book are helpful tips about nutrition, gear, injuries and so on and only a couple of pages towards the end are the actual training plan.
So I ended up mostly skimming everything.
February 25, 2023
Good basic book. Will help you to get on track!
If you just want to start or come back into the game after a long hiatus, or you are just simple out of shape . The book cover in simple format lots of what it takes and how to do it. Miss the mark on more training schedules, but it helps to see the light on developing your own.
If you just want to start or come back into the game after a long hiatus, or you are just simple out of shape . The book cover in simple format lots of what it takes and how to do it. Miss the mark on more training schedules, but it helps to see the light on developing your own.
February 19, 2023
helpful tips
I’ve been an avid runner most of my life, but got out of the habit after I encountered some injuries. This was super helpful to get back into it! I feel encouraged to get moving.
I’ve been an avid runner most of my life, but got out of the habit after I encountered some injuries. This was super helpful to get back into it! I feel encouraged to get moving.
September 5, 2024
Too Much Info for Beginners
Goes into some more intermediate and advanced information on running that I found a bit off putting. So the title is misleading and it wasn’t as beginner-friendly as I had hoped.
Goes into some more intermediate and advanced information on running that I found a bit off putting. So the title is misleading and it wasn’t as beginner-friendly as I had hoped.
January 23, 2014
This book was not what I expected. A lot of the information I already knew and some of the information, I felt, could have been left out of the book entirely. The most beneficial information was the charts near the end listing a training routine. I thought it would be more helpful to have this information near the middle and use the remainder of the book for motivational tips and ideas to keep going.
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