Running For Dummies - Softcover

Joyner, Florence Griffith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764550969 ISBN 13: 9780764550966

Publisher: For Dummies, 1999

Synopsis

Running For Dummies is for everyone with a desire to run. If you’re a reforming couch potato, it helps ease you into a healthier lifestyle. If you have Olympic aspirations, take a look at different ways to improve your training. This easy-to-understand guide is also for those who want to:

• Lose weight
• Decrease blood pressure
• Live longer
• Relieve stress
• Boost creativity
• Find a fun way to exercise

Find dependable guidance for buying running shoes. Explore ways to maximize your training program. Discover the races you’ll enjoy running. Coauthored by the “World’s Fastest Woman” and World Record holder Florence (Flo-Jo) Griffith Joyner, Running For Dummies has world-class advice on these topics and many more:

• Nutrition and weight loss
• Hitting your stride
• Speed training
• Reaching your peak
• The day of the race
• Marathon training
• Identifying and treating injuries
• Cross-training and treadmill training
• Running for kids and seniors

Run around the block or around town. Tired of pavement? Run through the woods. Keep track of your personal progress in handy running logs in the back of the book. Improve your health, feel good about yourself, and have fun! With several million runners on the road today, you’ll find a lot of company, encouragement, and friends benefiting from this healthy and fun activity.

About this title

About the Author

Florence Griffith Joyner, the "World's Fastest Woman," won three gold and one silver medal in track and field at the '88 summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, in addition to a silver medal at the '84 Games in Los Angeles. In 1989, she was voted "Most Outstanding Amateur Athlete in America" and was inducted into the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1995.
John Hanc is a running and fitness columnist for Newday and contributes frequently to Runner's World magazine. He is the author of The Essential Runner and The Essential Marathoner.

From the Back Cover

"Running For Dummies is a great guide for the beginning runner. . . easy-to-understand information filled with insightful tips. It’s a must-read for the new runner."
– Bill Hybl,
President, United States Olympic Committee

On Your Mark, Get Set . . . Run!

• Assess your goals and develop a running routine – for fun, fitness, or "race-day" competition
• Focus on your form – with expert tips and techniques
• Discover how to eat right and replenish your body after running
• Avoid injuries and stay in shape with simple strength training exercises
• Lace up with the best shoes, clothing, and running accessories
• Track your progress with a handy runner’s log

From the Inside Flap

"Running For Dummies is a great guide for the beginning runner. . . easy-to-understand information filled with insightful tips. It’s a must-read for the new runner."
– Bill Hybl,
President, United States Olympic Committee

On Your Mark, Get Set . . . Run!

• Assess your goals and develop a running routine – for fun, fitness, or "race-day" competition
• Focus on your form – with expert tips and techniques
• Discover how to eat right and replenish your body after running
• Avoid injuries and stay in shape with simple strength training exercises
• Lace up with the best shoes, clothing, and running accessories
• Track your progress with a handy runner’s log

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764550969
• ISBN 13: 9780764550966
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288