Essential Runner

The Essential Runner is a simple, no-nonsense guide to a sport whose popularity continues to grow. Rather than a "complete" book of running, this is the essential book of running, presenting all the basic information the beginning or intermediate fitness runner needs to get started, to get better - and to achieve all the benefits of the sport.The Essential Runner includes chapters on: choosing shoes and clothing; how to begin a graduated walking/running program; how to run injury-free; what to do about injuries; how to keep running fun; running and nutrition; special years/special considerations; moving on - competitive and marathon running; and much more. (5 1/2 X 8 1/4, 160 pages, diagrams, charts)Hanc, John is the author of 'Essential Runner' with ISBN 9781558212893 and ISBN 1558212892.