Running: The Complete Guide to Building Your Running Program

by John Stanton · 2010

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Running, the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other, is truly a life-changing experience. It starts with those basic steps and soon becomes the adventure of a lifetime. Now, in the Running Room's Book on Running, veteran runner/author John Stanton offers expert advice to help you get the most from your running. This wonderfully illustrated book answers all your questions about running, including:

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- Getting started and keeping it fun

- Building a program that works with your lifestyle

- Picking the right gear

- Running form, posture and breathing

- Heart rate training made clear

- Types of running—what to do and how to do it

- Nutrition for the runner

- Strength and cross-training—easy to manage exercise routines

- Women's issues related to running and running during pregnancy

- Avoiding and dealing with injuries

- Mental preperation and the psychology of running

- Tips for race day

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adult
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long · 451 pages

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