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Runner's World Complete Book of Running

Everything You Need to Run for Weight Loss, Fitness, and Competition

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Runner's World Complete Book of Running

By: Amby Burfoot
Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
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Run faster, run smarter with the latest advice from the pros at runner’s world.

The sport of running is ever changing, be it the shoes we wear or the goals we set, the training methods we use or the role models we emulate. But there is one constant: For 40 years, Runner’s World magazine has been recognized worldwide as the leading authority on running. Now the collective wisdom of the most savvy running writers, coaches, and editors can be found in Runner’s World Complete Book of Running. Whether you are a beginner or veteran runner, here is advice - both timeless and cutting-edge - guaranteed to maximize your performance and enjoyment. Inside you’ll find in-depth coverage of training and racing including:

  • A surefire plan to get beginners hooked on running
  • 15 surprising foods to boost your running performance
  • A proven plan to increase speed by training less
  • Tips from triathletes to maximize your training efficiency
  • A woman’s encyclopedia of running
  • The big five running injuries and how to prevent them
  • An innovative running plan for weight-loss
  • Cross-training exercises that strengthen your core
  • How to train for your first half-marathon
  • Mental training tips for running a smart marathon

Packed with valuable advice from running’s top experts on everything from building strength, speed, and endurance to nutrition and injury-prevention, Runner’s World Complete Book of Running is the audiobook you’ll turn to again and again to answer all of your running questions.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

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This books generally useful. A bit repetitive at times but it is a book about running! I found it interesting to listen too whilst running and quite motivational in bits. There are also lists which do not work as an audiobook, but there you go.

Useful if you are looking for a running guide

Interesting

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a good book,but be ready to google translate miles, pounds and stones into international metric.

american measurements

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A very informative running book jam packed with good info and running tips plus a PDF with training splits and stretch exercises. Highly recommend.

Great and enlightening

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I was in two minds about whether this sort of book was suited to audio but decided to give it a try (so easy when you know it can be returned if necessary!). I really enjoyed listening to it, obviously some parts were a bit boring to listen to because they really needed to be read (like statistics and training programs). I listened when I was walking home after a run or when I was on the treadmill. I learnt loads about all aspects of running, nutrition etc and have even bought a paperback copy to compliment the audio one. I doubt if I'd of read the whole paperback copy - just used it for reference so I'm pleased I got the audio version first. It was well read and (in most parts) easy to listen too.
Ruth

BETTER THAN EXPECTED AS AN AUDIBLE BOOK

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I’ve been a runner for 10 years but have recently torn my calf so it was a good read to give me some tips. Although I would say the book is mainly for people who are going to start running for the first time but still I enjoyed it. The book does contradict itself at times saying don’t ever run with earphones for safety and then another chapter tells you to run with earphones and gives song suggestions for your mix. Overall a good read and Amby is great!

Good guide to running for a newbie

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