The Complete Running and Marathon Book

by D.K. Publishing, Jemima Dunne (Editor), Georgina Palffy (Editor)

For anyone interested in running — from beginners to those looking to improve their techniques or preparing for their first marathon — The Complete Running and Marathon Book includes a comprehensive range of programs for all aspects of training. Ideal for runners, personal trainers, coaches, and students, The Complete Running and Marathon Book features detailed anatomical artworks, user friendly step-by-step sequences, advice on optimum techniques and injury prevention, as well as guidance on running psychology.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Reference, Fitness

192 pages, Paperback

First published December 23, 2013

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Vasco · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's an interesting book with the basic info on running styles, injuries, schedules, nutrition, and other topics. It's a good broad spectrum solution for knowing more about running for different purposes.

[Patrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Probably useful for total beginners.

[Marius · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is some good advice for runners :) More or less for beginners.

[Gracie Skultety · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful information!!!!

[Ieva Naikienė · Rating 4 out of 5]

Puiki knyga pradedantiesiems ar pažengusiems bėgikams ir apskritai sportuojantiems. Išsamiai, sklandžiai, enciklopediškai aprašomos bėgimo ir treniruočių ypatybės. Aiškios, anatomiškos iliustracijos, suprantama kalba. Naudinga tiek pradedantiesiems, nežinantiems, kur ir koks yra startas, bet ir pažengusiems, norintiems pagilinti ar pasitikrinti žinias. Daug svarbios informacijos sportuojantiems (mityba, poilsis, atsistatymas, traumų prevencija ir aprašymai). Viena iš geriausių knygų, skaitytų šia tema!

[Oscar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Muy buena lectura sobre detalles técnicos de correr.

El libro tiene bastantes detalles importantes que por mi cuenta nunca hubiera aprendido. Lo mas cool es que solo muestra información esencial y no se va a las explicaciones especificas, lo cual es bueno para una guia de principiante.

Muy recomendable si tienes poco tiempo corriendo o vas a empezar a correr.

[Helen Li · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an encyclopedia. The graphics are so much in detail when describing muscles, bones and body structures. Perhaps too much detail and too many technical anatomy terms I have to skip through some of them. The most useful part I found in this book are the pictures for stretching and training poses.

[Adam J · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall a good book. Gives information about programming, the biomechanics of running and common injuries. I do feel that some of the information was a bit outdated. I will give the programming a try and see how it works out.

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first half marathon is in 2 and 1/2 weeks. I really knew nothing about running, training, and all that, so I picked this up from the library to glean knowledge from. I learned a lot from it. It was very helpful for a beginner.

[Martin Raybould · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely illustrated and clearly described guide to what it takes to embrace the challenge of running a marathon.

[Kārlis Ansons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noderīga grāmata skrējējiem, kurā tiek izskaidrotas pamata lietas skriešanas uzsākšanā, gatavojoties sacensībām un atjaunojoties.

[Deea Avram · Rating 5 out of 5]

The running bible I revisit in times of need (= when I burn out and need to remind myself that variety is good and planning is better).

[Nick Angiers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some great tips and practical info in here. Some of the info is getting a little outdated, since it was published in 2014, but overall it's worth reading for anyone training for long runs.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sort of like reading a textbook, but useful information.

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

Less than 2 pages on "increasing your speed" was a bit of a let down. Over all a good, almost coffee table Dorling Kindersley book for those who are willing to invest time money and effort into running.

[Līga Sproģe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Skriešanas bībele, kas aptver visas tēmas.

[Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book to have and use for reference to find exercises, preparations before running a race, etc.

[Ana · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good starting book for understanding basic principles of running.