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Up and Running: Your 8-week plan to go from 0-5k and beyond and discover the life-changing power of running
If you think that running is just for slim, fit, and sporty types, think again! Up and Running offers a tried and tested plan to bring the transformative power of running to everyone from manically busy moms to stressed and tired office workers.
Julia Jones and Shauna Reid have successfully coached thousands of beginner runners across the world and they have discovered the winning formula for 5k success. The have learned that running is a mental exercise as much as a physical one and so the program beings with a unique warm-up week to set your intentions, get organized, and prime your mind for the challenge ahead. The warm-up week is followed by a realistic, achievable eight-week training program that you can tailor to your own needs (including treadmill running options) to ensure that you make it across the finish line of your first 5k. The program continues with a 'going further' section designed to help you prepare for the 10k distance. Julia and Shauna show you how to build on your 5k progress and lay down a solid running base by improving aerobic conditioning, understanding more about the mechanics of running, and revving up your metabolism.
Running is more than putting one foot in front of the other; it's an exercise in commitment and courage. Up and Running will get you fired up and excited about running. It will show you how to fall in love with fitness, and with your own life.
Julia Jones and Shauna Reid have successfully coached thousands of beginner runners across the world and they have discovered the winning formula for 5k success. The have learned that running is a mental exercise as much as a physical one and so the program beings with a unique warm-up week to set your intentions, get organized, and prime your mind for the challenge ahead. The warm-up week is followed by a realistic, achievable eight-week training program that you can tailor to your own needs (including treadmill running options) to ensure that you make it across the finish line of your first 5k. The program continues with a 'going further' section designed to help you prepare for the 10k distance. Julia and Shauna show you how to build on your 5k progress and lay down a solid running base by improving aerobic conditioning, understanding more about the mechanics of running, and revving up your metabolism.
Running is more than putting one foot in front of the other; it's an exercise in commitment and courage. Up and Running will get you fired up and excited about running. It will show you how to fall in love with fitness, and with your own life.
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144 pages, Paperback
First published January 8, 2015
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February 22, 2021
Very helpful perspective on health. I spoke directly with the author through email and she was very helpful on giving additional guidance and advice. Now I just have to wait for the snow to melt. But that won't mean I won't try to engage in further exercise at home. Or until the gyms re-open.
December 23, 2018
This is a very practical and good book for new runners. Also a good reminder if you are already established as a runner. I loved the style and the workouts.
December 25, 2015
Fabulous advice from a dream team of running!!
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