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Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running: The Best Advice to Get Started, Stay Motivated, Lose Weight, Run Injury-Free, Be Safe, and Train for Any Distance (Runner's World Complete Books)

Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running: The Best Advice to Get Started, Stay Motivated, Lose Weight, Run Injury-Free, Be Safe, and Train for Any Distance (Runner's World Complete Books)

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Author: Dagny Scott Barrios
Publisher: Rodale Books
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 20 reviews
Sales Rank: 3962

Media: Paperback
Edition: Rev. and Updated Ed
Pages: 320
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.5 x 1.1

ISBN: 1594867585
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.7172082
EAN: 9781594867583
ASIN: 1594867585

Publication Date: October 30, 2007
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Product Description
Now with a fresh design and thoroughly updated information, this nuts-and-bolts guide is designed specifically to address the unique challenges and rewards the sport presents to the fastest growing segment of the market—women runners

More than 10 million women across the country now identify themselves as regular runners. In response to the dramatic increase in the number of women in the sport, Dagny Scott Barrios and the experts at Runner’s World have created this singular guide—now updated with 25 percent new material—where women will discover how to:

train for any race, from a 5K to a marathon
eat nutritiously and for maximum energy
lose weight permanently
deal with self-consciousness and body image
run during pregnancy and through menopause
choose the best clothes and accessories
run anywhere safely
prevent and treat injuries, especially those that women are most likely to encounter

With clear photographs, running sidebars, and testimonials from women runners of all ages and abilities, this comprehensive resource provides the most current practical advice available anywhere for women runners of all levels.



Customer Reviews:   Read 5 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Good for running at any level   September 2, 2008
K. McMaster
This book is good for all runners: one who is just beginning or one ready to run a marathon. I am somewhere in between so this was perfect for me. I appreciate the women specific info. Good book to reference often during your training.


5 out of 5 stars Attention women runners (and nonrunners)!   June 24, 2008
C. Hand
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This book is great for getting you off the couch and out into the running world! The author includes her own personal stories of her running adventures and makes you feel like you can do anything. And best of all, it's written by a woman for women: young and old, fat and skinny, runners and non-runners alike. I started with the beginning running program and I can already run 5 minutes at a time! That might not sound like a lot to most people, but I have asthma and I never thought it would be possible. I'm hoping to try my first 5k next year!


3 out of 5 stars A little disappointed!   May 1, 2008
H. Nagy (St Petersburg, FL)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I was so looking forward to getting this book. And I was disappointed. It is ok but not quite "a complete book of running" I had taken about 9 months off of running due to pregnancy and was hoping to get motivated again. This book just kind of fell short. I think a "complete book of running" should include some routines, that could help all levels of runners (not just the marathoners that are mentioned) and more specific diet advice. More advice on building endurance etc etc. I think this caters to marathoners and just the novice beginners. I have seen better articles written in fitness magazines!


3 out of 5 stars A good book for beginning runners, but a bit basic for intermediate runners   April 8, 2008
wagamama206 (Seattle, WA USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I am by no means an advanced runner. I run a couple half marathons a year and I average a 9 min/mile pace. This book would have been great years ago when I first started running and training for 5K races. It covers the basics and has some nice pieces on clothing, gear and injuries. I found this book to be comprehensive, but lacking on depth on certain topics, expecially injuries. I think this is a great book for those who are just starting to run or considering their first 5K, 10K and half marathon. However, for those of us who already have miles under our belt and the blisters to prove it, this book may not provide any additional insight that we don't already know.


5 out of 5 stars Stamina   March 15, 2008
Jenna Sibley (Chico, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I am presently training for a half marathon and was looking for a book to hone my skills and improve my technique. A fellow runner pointed out that I was not holding my arms properly and suggested reading this book to prevent further injury. I like the use of photos instead of drawings. I like the motivational writing.



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