The Beginning Runner's Handbook: The Proven 13-Week Walk/Run Program

Morethan205millionAmericansrunrecreationally,accordingtothelatestUSstatistics--anastonishingfigurethatunderscoresjusthowpopularrunningisasamethodofimprovingfitnessThistightlywritten,absolutelybasicguideexclusivelyforthebeginningrunneroffersaprovenandtestedprogramperfectlysuitedtothoseseekinglong-termfitnessAtthecoreofthebookis"theprogram"--thespecific13-weekwalk/runplandesignedtoturnpeopleintorunners,withoutinjuryEveryone--walkers,first-timejoggers,eventhosewhowanttoadvanceanotherstep--willfindatrainingprogramtosuittheirinterests,needsandcurrentleveloffitnessForthisnewedition,muchhasbeenadded,includingall-newmaterialonrunningfasterandfarther;fartlek,intervalandtempotraining;howtomaintainfitnesswhilevacationing,andapost-13-weeksmaintenanceprogramAnothernewchapterfocusesonbuildingtowardhalfandfullmarathonsAswell,there'sanewchapteronrunningandthefamily,includingrunningduringpregnancyandafterthebabyarrives,joggingstrollers,childrenwhowanttorunandrunningwiththefamilydogOthernewsectionsexaminecomingbackfrominjuries,aswellasthelatestonnutritionandrunning,suchaslow-carbdietsandrunning