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The Everything Running Book: The ultimate guide to injury-free running for fitness and competition
Running can help you lose weight, create a healthy body image, and boost your self-esteem. No matter your fitness level, you too can enjoy the benefits of this sport! With this book, you'll gain the knowledge and tools you need to run a 10K, a marathon, or just a lap around the block!
The new edition includes:
Cutting-edge information on hugely influential trends in natural running, including ChiRunning, barefoot running, and cross-training with yoga and meditation Information on how to select the right gear and manage your nutrition, including details on new diets favored by endurance athletes A dedicated section on running for women, including specific nutritional and physical concernsWhether you're a beginner or a seasoned veteran, this book has everything you need to maximize your running potential--from start to finish!
306 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2002
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January 6, 2010
This is written so poorly in some places it was painful to read. Thankfully, the section headings are in oversized 70s font making it easy to flip through and find the sections you're looking for.
August 5, 2009
Poorly put together. Not very informative.
February 21, 2016
The basics of running, it didn't learn me something major.
January 27, 2023
"In this book you'll learn how to stay on track and motivated enough to get to the point where you don't want to miss a run.
There's also lots of important running-related health and nutritional information as well.
Many folks shy away from learning about physical fitness because they think it is complicated, but this book simplifies the subject for you.
Your running will benefit you from your increased expertise."
- Art Liberman
There's also lots of important running-related health and nutritional information as well.
Many folks shy away from learning about physical fitness because they think it is complicated, but this book simplifies the subject for you.
Your running will benefit you from your increased expertise."
- Art Liberman
March 25, 2019
A good introduction to running in general, but I would have preferred more citations to back up some of the statistics he came up with. The section on women running started out very patronising (don't tell me where I should run, mate) but redeemed itself later with sections on osteoporosis and prenatal running.
March 18, 2018
Good book for the hobbyist.
Easy reading book with nice advice for the runner. It would be interesting if it complemented the coach-like advice with more professional advice from doctors.
Easy reading book with nice advice for the runner. It would be interesting if it complemented the coach-like advice with more professional advice from doctors.
March 11, 2019
This book became my reference about running in general. It may not have everything about it though what is there is spot on.
August 30, 2019
This book is definitely good for the beginners and has some valuable insights for the experienced ones. It is clear, net and it covers nearly all subjects around running.
March 5, 2020
Literally a book on everything about running.
May 9, 2019
Really great info. My favorite beginning running book so far! Fun!
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June 13, 2011A really fantastic book that teaches you as promised, everything about running. You'd think it is as simple as get off the couch and start moving your feet. Once you start running, there are a ton of questions that arise, from
1) what is the best type of shoe to choose
2) How often should you drink water (every 20-30 min, more if it's hot)
3) How fast is too fast (you should be able to carry a conversation, if you are training for distance)
4) How and when should you try to train to get your speed up (not recommended for beginners who haven't been running for more than 1 year consistently 20 miles a week or more)
5) How often should you change your shoes? (Every 500 miles or every 4-6 months or so).
There is also tons of information on common physical problems that arise, why they arise and how to handle. This is perfect for those that are just learning and want to make sure not to hurt themselves.
1) what is the best type of shoe to choose
2) How often should you drink water (every 20-30 min, more if it's hot)
3) How fast is too fast (you should be able to carry a conversation, if you are training for distance)
4) How and when should you try to train to get your speed up (not recommended for beginners who haven't been running for more than 1 year consistently 20 miles a week or more)
5) How often should you change your shoes? (Every 500 miles or every 4-6 months or so).
There is also tons of information on common physical problems that arise, why they arise and how to handle. This is perfect for those that are just learning and want to make sure not to hurt themselves.
December 29, 2015
This is a useful book with the merits of "everything". For example, the "everything" includes the packing list for out-of-town marathon races. The tone is neutral, striking somewhere between the chatty and overly intimate to acrid severity. A runner may benefit from an occasional review of certain sections as a reference book.
Some of the advices are conventional yet may not reflect the latest research in exercise physiology. Quite significant amount of anecdotal and personal testimonials is also included. Such style is benign and suitable for its audience. (For devotees, running is one of those forms of human activities that may edge a bit too close to a secular religion; of course we need stories and folklores, rites and rituals, however much or little scientific research advocates).
Some of the advices are conventional yet may not reflect the latest research in exercise physiology. Quite significant amount of anecdotal and personal testimonials is also included. Such style is benign and suitable for its audience. (For devotees, running is one of those forms of human activities that may edge a bit too close to a secular religion; of course we need stories and folklores, rites and rituals, however much or little scientific research advocates).
November 23, 2011
In preparation for the Marathon next April, I thought I would read up on the subject of training. This book is really useful – it covers pretty much everything you can think of, from starting to run to ultra-marathons.
I have picked up loads of tips – this book includes training schedules, stretches and exercises to help. It’s split up into different chapters so you can quickly find what you need easily. I read this book from cover to cover but it’s set out so you can dip in to find different bits and pieces as you want. In particular the information about diet and nutrition, and the stretching exercises were the most informative for me.
Not much to say really, other than this is a great reference book for runners – I highly recommend this one!
I have picked up loads of tips – this book includes training schedules, stretches and exercises to help. It’s split up into different chapters so you can quickly find what you need easily. I read this book from cover to cover but it’s set out so you can dip in to find different bits and pieces as you want. In particular the information about diet and nutrition, and the stretching exercises were the most informative for me.
Not much to say really, other than this is a great reference book for runners – I highly recommend this one!
October 23, 2010
Mehhhh. This might have been a better book if a/ I hadn't already read 99% of what it covers in other books (where they said it far more readably), and b/ If the author had included the occasional graphic, chart or diagram to break up the endless, endless chunks of text. I'm trying to read as much as I can on running at the moment to help keep me motivated, so I don't regret reading this one, but at the same time, it's going to be way down my list of books to recommend to other people.
June 29, 2009
There was a lot of time, and thought put into this book. It covers everything you could think of, from motivation, to shoes, to pacing and breathing. It presents alot of information gently, in a way that keeps you from being overwhelmed and intimidated. While intermediate runners probably won't learn anything, this is the perfect book for the beginning runner.
January 8, 2017
A comprehensive review on the sport the running. As a beginner myself, I found this book to be extremely informative. I would recommend that other first time runners skim through it! It included information such as how to get started as well information for the long time runner. It also included information on how to prevent injuries. Good read.
February 10, 2009
While I liked The Complete Book Of Running For Women, I think I liked this book just a bit more, for different reasons. They both are excellent and informative books with many valuable points. This one has great training schedules to help build up mileage.
March 27, 2009
I really enjoyed this book. It was informative, comprehensive and very motivating.
January 29, 2010
An average book about running.
Lacks pictures or illustrations to make things clearer.
Lacks pictures or illustrations to make things clearer.
January 3, 2013
This book does have some good information for beginning runners but much of the book is dedicated to other forms of exercise.
January 8, 2013
For me Chapters 3-6 are more pertinent to my level right now--perhaps check out again as I progress.
January 20, 2013
Wished there was additional information on injuries/ injury prevention. Also would appreciate some more detailed info on muscle development.
September 30, 2013
This is a great book for beginners. I borrowed it from the library in town, however I have asked the local bookstore to order a copy so that I can have it as a reference.
January 6, 2014
Good fundamentals. Good technical aspects.
March 5, 2014
Pretty good summary for runners
October 15, 2015
Some good tips in this book.
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