
Running
Art Liberman(Author)
David & Charles (Publisher)
Published on 30. September 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-4463-0140-1 (ISBN)
Description
These handy, accessible books provide literally all the information you need to know to gain a new hobby or understand a difficult topic. From gentle jogs to intense marathons, "Running" will help you to choose the right equipment, get going and keep going, train safely, and meet your running and racing goals. It covers everything you need to know: correct posture and mechanics, avoiding injuries and plateaus, regulating water intake, physical and mental strength, and more. With additional information on tailoring running to your age, training for marathons and eating right, this practical guide has everything you need - from start to finish!
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 21 mm
Thickness: 162 mm
Weight
619 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4463-0140-1 (9781446301401)
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Persons
Art Liberman is a veteran marathon runner, personal running trainer and founder of popular training website www.MarathonTraining.com
Content
Introduction; 1 Try it, you'll like it!; 2 Setting yourself up for success; 3 The well-equipped runner; 4 The mechanics of running; 5 Time to get going!; 6 Ready for racing: the 5K; 7 Stretching and weight training; 8 Building physical and mental strength; 9 On the road all year; 10 On the road to speed and distance; 11 Advanced running workouts; 12 Complete 10K and half-marathon; 13 Injury prevention; 14 Injuries of the foot and ankle; 15 Injuries of the leg and other areas; 16 All about nutrition; 17 Are you ready for the marathon?; 18 The marathon experience; 19 Running for women; 20 Running away from home; Index.