The Complete Idiot's Guide to Running, 3rd Edition: Discover the Fun and Health Benefits of Running

by Bill Rodgers, Scott Douglas

Overview

The perfect book to get readers up and running—by a major name in marathons

The Complete Idiot's Guide® 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, and entering 5K, 10K, and half and full marathons
• Provides basic training plans and illustrations of stretching positions, muscle diagrams, running apparel, and more

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781101198384
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	12/07/2010
Series:	COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE Series
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Bill Rodgers is a renowned four-time champion of both the Boston and New York City Marathons. A member of the 1976 US Olympic team, he won the Fukuoka Marathon in 1977, becoming the only runner ever to hold the championship of all three major marathons simultaneously. He owned and operated the Bill Rodgers Running Center in Boston from 1977 to 2013 and currently lives in Boxborough, Massachusetts. He is the author, with Scott Douglas, of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Jogging and Running.

Scott Douglas is the coauthor of seven running books, including The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Jogging and Running with renowned marathoner Bill Rodgers and Meb For Mortals with 2014 Boston Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi. His work can also be seen at RunnersWorld.com, where he is a contributing editor.