The complete idiot's guide to running
You know running is a good way to improve your health, get fit, and have some fun. But you have no idea how or where to take those first steps. The complete idiot's guide to running takes the intimidation out of running. Packed with tips and techniques on everything from getting started to more advanced methods of training.
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- ISBN: 1615640282
- ISBN: 9781615640287
- Physical Description xiii, 319 pages : illustrations.
- Edition 3rd ed.
- Publisher New York : Penguin Group, [2010]
- Copyright ©2010
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General Note: | "Alpha Books." |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes Internet addresses (pages 303-306) and index. |
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 21.00 |
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Complete Idiot's Guide to Running
The perfect book to get readers up and running-by a major name in marathons. The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Running, Third Edition , offers instruction on developing ideal running techniques for personal fitness or competition. Through easy-to-follow steps designed to gradually build their abilities, readers learn how to choose reliable running gear and create an effective training and running program. Features expert tips on nutrition. Reducing stress with exercise. Avoiding and treating injuries. Entering 5K, 10K, and half and full marathons. Provides basic training plans and illustrations of stretching positions, muscle diagrams, running apparel, and more Bill Rodgers - Author Bill Rodgers won the Boston and New York Mararthons 4 times each in the 1970's. In all, Bill ran 59 Mararthons, winning 22 of them, and completing 28 in under 2 Hours 15 Minutes.