The Complete Book of Running for Women

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More women than ever are discovering the unique benefits of running -- for stress relief, weight management, endurance, and self-esteem. Women's bodies are not the same as men's, and though we can train just as hard and with the same passion for excellence, we have certain special concerns. Finally, there is a comprehensive guide exclusively for women who experience the pure joy of running, or want to.

It's the simplest, fastest, most accessible way to fitness and good health known to woman. You don't need a partner, equipment, or even much time. Now, Claire Kowalchik, former managing editor of Runner's World magazine, answers every question about the overwhelmingly popular activity that builds endurance, melts fat, and even prevents illness. In this total running book for women, you'll learn:

How to get started and stay motivated

What to eat for optimal nutrition

How to run during pregnancy and after menopause

Why running is the most effective form of exercise

How to prevent and treat injury

What to wear -- from sports bras to running shoes

How to prepare for everything from a 5K to a marathon

Authoritative and friendly, The Complete Book of Running for Women is a sourcebook for both beginners and long-time runners. Along with wisdom drawn from the author's personal experience, you'll find advice from the experts: coaches, exercise physiologists, nutritionists, doctors, and other women runners. Including question-and-answer sections and a complete list of resources, The Complete Book of Running for Women tells you everything you need to know to be off and running toward better health and richer living.

What Customers Say About The Complete Book of Running for Women:

Honestly, I think it would be just as valuable to a man as it is to a woman. I've been running for just over a year now (two half marathons and one 5k). My favorite highlight of the book is the succinct, understandable way that it clarifies what exactly running jargon means (fartleks, tempo runs, etc) for us newbies. A marathon is on the horizon for this year. I've read several running books so far, and this is by far the most worthwhile, well-written, and helpful read of them all. That said, advanced runners would benefit from this book as well. Fantastic book.

She actually read both books within two days of her birthday and says she loves both although both are quite different. I gave this book and the Runner's World Book of Women's Running to my daughter for her birthday. This book was quite cheap in comparison to the Runner's World Book but my daughter said it was very good and an excellent resource. She says she will use information and training schedules from both books. She rates this book highly.

I needed to buy a replacement book for the library after my puppy crewed on a running book I had checkedout. I have since bought a copy for all my running girlfriends. This is the one I selected form Amazon. Of cource I read it before handing it over and loved it, so I ordered myself another copy. I fing the book motivating. By following most of the advice and helpful ideas, I completed a several half Marathon races and am currently training for the full Marathon.

I love this book. It has been such a helpful tool for increasing my running milage and getting me ready for my first 15K. I would reccomend this book to any women runner or woman looking to get into running.

This is a very comprehensive book for runners who are just starting out and want to learn the basics (coming from a novice runner). I was so excited about running, I couldn't put the book down. It has a little bit of everything on speed, distance, hills, etc. and will be a nice reference in the future.