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Glover, Bob; Shepherd, Jack; Glover, Shelly-lynn Florence
Language: English
Published by Penguin Publishing Group, 1996
- Softcover
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- Title
- The Runner's Handbook : The Bestselling Classic Fitness Guide for Beginning and Intermediate Runners (2nd rev Edition)
- Author
- Glover, Bob; Shepherd, Jack; Glover, Shelly-lynn Florence
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Publication year
- 1996
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0140469303
- ISBN 13
- 9780140469301
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
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About the Author
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.
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