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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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As someone who has only recently taken up running, I found this an excellent guide through my early stages. It's one I'll keep going back to.

Motivational

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Where does Runner's World Complete Book of Running rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The downloadable PDF is incomplete and of little use.Apart from this issue, the book made for a good listen.


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