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Now revised, with full-color illustrations throughout-the classic, comprehensive guide to running, from the magazine that is recognized as the world's leading authority
The sport of running is ever-changing, be it the shoes we wear or the goals we set, the training methods we use or the role models we emulate. But there is one constant: for more than 30 years, Runner's World magazine has been recognized worldwide as the most reliable and authoritative source of running knowledge. And for the past 7 years, Runner's World Complete Book of Running has been the classic book of choice for runners looking to run better, longer, and faster.
Inside, all the secrets of running are laid bare. Need to know the best ways to start a running program? You'll find it. Looking for tips on buying and preserving your running shoes? It's in there. From a complete look at running injuries to the benefits of sports drinks vs. water to the best way to increase your endurance and train for a marathon, look no further than Runner's World Complete Book of Running. Contents include:
- A sure-fire plan for beginners to get "hooked" on running
- 15 surprising foods to boost your running performance
- Tips for triathletes to maximize your training efficiency
- 11 rules to run a great marathon
- A woman's encyclopedia of running
- How to incorporate speedwork into your training
- How to think like a champion
- How to taper your eating, and your training, before a race
Whether you are a beginner or veteran runner, here is the advice—both timeless and cutting-edge—guaranteed to maximize your performance and your running pleasure.
| Introduction | 10 | |
| Part 1. | Beginning Running | |
| 1. | The First of Many Miles | 15 |
| 2. | On the Road with Oprah | 24 |
| 3. | Step into Good Shoes | 28 |
| 4. | Unexpected Pleasures | 35 |
| Part 2. | Nutrition | |
| 5. | Fueling Up for a Peak Performance | 41 |
| 6. | The Lowdown on Fats | 48 |
| 7. | For Men Only: 10 Truths | 54 |
| 8. | Tomorrow's Beverages Today | 60 |
| 9. | Say Good-Bye to Meat | 64 |
| 10. | Buried Treasures | 69 |
| Part 3. | Injury Prevention | |
| 11. | The Big Five | 75 |
| 12. | The No-Injuries Running Program | 84 |
| 13. | 10 Laws of Healthy Running | 92 |
| 14. | Self-Treat Your Ailments | 100 |
| Part 4. | Women's Running | |
| 15. | Advice that Could Save Your Life | 115 |
| 16. | A Woman's Encyclopedia Of Running | 123 |
| 17. | Ask Runner's World | 135 |
| 18. | To Dare, to Create, to Dream | 144 |
| Part 5. | Building Strength, Endurance, and Speed | |
| 19. | Time-Tested Advice | 149 |
| 20. | Ideal Paces | 157 |
| 21. | Stretch Your Limits | 165 |
| 22. | The Experts' Training Secrets | 171 |
| 23. | The Need for Speed | 180 |
| Part 6. | The Mental Side of Running | |
| 24. | Seven Strategies to Be Your Best | 187 |
| 25. | Digging Deep | 195 |
| 26. | Smooth Sailing | 203 |
| 27. | The Mysterious Breakthrough | 209 |
| Part 7. | Cross-Training | |
| 28. | The Many Roads to Fitness | 219 |
| 29. | The Great Indoors | 227 |
| 30. | Running in Place | 233 |
| 31. | Masters of Efficiency | 241 |
| 32. | Training the Whole Body | 246 |
| Part 8. | The Marathon | |
| 33. | Guideposts for a Marathoner | 255 |
| 34. | Guaranteed Results | 268 |
| 35. | Ease on Down the Road | 271 |
| 36. | Countdown to the Big Race | 280 |
| 37. | A Tip for Every Mile | 290 |
| Credits | 300 | |
| Index | 302 |
Overview
Now revised, with full-color illustrations throughout-the classic, comprehensive guide to running, from the magazine that is recognized as the world's leading authority
The sport of running is ever-changing, be it the shoes we wear or the goals we set, the training methods we use or the role models we emulate. But there is one constant: for more than 30 years, Runner's World magazine has been recognized worldwide as the most reliable and authoritative source of running ...