| Edition |
Third completely revised and updated edition. |
| Description |
viii, 213 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-210) and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword / Doug Clement -- Introduction -- 1: Why run? -- 2: Getting ready to run -- 3: On the road -- 4: Psychology of running -- 5: Family that runs together -- 6: Becoming a better runner -- 7: Fueling the body -- 8: Common injuries & recovery -- 9: 13-week program, stretching & strengthening exercises -- 10: What's next -- 11: Is running a marathon for you? -- Appendix A: Sample training log -- Appendix B: 13-week walk program -- Appendix C: 13-week run faster program -- Appendix D: 13-week walk/run maintenance program -- Appendix E: 8-week run farther program -- For further reading -- Index. |
| Summary |
From the Publisher: Whatever your reasons for starting a running program, this easy-to-use, practical book will answer all of your questions. It shows you how to build strength and endurance, get motivated and set realistic goals, choose proper shoes, eat right and avoid sore muscles and injury. Most important, it gives you a step-by-step road map for achieving running success. |
| Subject |
Running -- Training -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Fitness walking -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Sports medicine -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Added Author |
Caron, Marnie.
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Sport Medicine Council of B.C.
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| Added Title |
Proven 13-week walk/run program |
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Runner's handbook |
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Proven thirteen week walk run program |
| ISBN |
1553650875 trade paper alkaline paper |
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9781553650874 trade paper alkaline paper |
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