The Runner's Handbook: The Best-selling Classic Fitness Guide for Beginner and Intermediate Runner - Softcover

Glover, Bob; Shepherd, Jack

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140469303 ISBN 13: 9780140469301

Publisher: Penguin, 1996

Synopsis

If your New Year's resolution is to take up running, this book is the perfect place to start.
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Fitness expert Bob Glover has trained thousands of runners, and in The Runners Handbook he shares his knowledge and shows you how to devise a training program and keep at the top of your form.

This comprehensive guide includes information on:

· How to get started
· Running style
· Warm ups and stretching
· Weight training
· Choosing equipment e.g. running shoes
· Diet and nutrition
· Training plans for beginners, advanced beginners and intermediate

This really is the ultimate handbook for runners at any level.
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'Anyone starting to run will find this an invaluable reference book. My brother in law has been running over 20 years but still uses it' - 5* Reader Review

'It is well organised and covers all the points I wanted advice on, plus those things I didn't realise I need to know. I've found it uasy to look up topics and it's all written in an easy and good-humoured style.' - 5* Reader Review

About this title

About the Author:

Bob Glover is founder and president of Robert H. Glover and Associates, Inc., a sports and fitness consulting firm. Since he founded the program in 1978, Glover has directed the running classes for the New York Road Runners. Shelly Glover is a certified exercise physiologist with a master's degree from Columbia University; she coaches all levels of runners and is a frequent competitor.

Synopsis:

This is a guide on running. This edition has been revised and updated and includes information on training methods and diets as well as advice on running style, exercise, weight training, selection of equipment and preparation for different weather conditions.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0140469303
• ISBN 13: 9780140469301
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 752