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Summary: beginner loved it
Review: Don't make the same mistake I did and try to start a running program without any knowledge of what you are doing. I ran for 10 years, off and on, starting a program, getting frustrated or injured, and then stopping it for awhile. Then I found this book and read it and got a good ground-level education on the sport of jogging and running. The material is presented in a very funny and entertaining manner, with plenty of pictures and sidebars. The book even includes a tear-out chart for starting a training program that you can post on the refrigerator. I would recommend you read this book as a way to develop a basic knowledge of running safely and effectively, and then purchase Bob Glover's "Runner's Handbook" for even more (and better) information and John Cronin's "Runner's Log" for tracking your progress. This is a good book to read before you start your way in the sport, but it should not be the only one in your library.
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Summary: For a new runner, this is the book!
Review: Great book for a new runner. It will get you "up and running" in the sport of running. Great tips on everything from picking shoes to eating right and much more... Want to know how to train for a 5k, 10k, or even a marathon? This book will tell you how!
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Summary: this programme works!
Review: I could not run (very slowly, more a jog) for one minute then got this book. It has a four week programme designed to get you running for 30 minutes in that time span and it works. Now I'm doing the programme again to encourage my husband and I'm running even faster this time. Buy it and try it. It works.
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Summary: Everything you need is here
Review: I made the mistake of buying a few books about running when I got started. Actually, this one is hte only one I needed or ever use. It has great sections about training for every kind of race (when you're ready). His beginner schedule was a little unrealistic (I couldn't jog 3 mi straight from beginner to four weeks -- it took me about 10 weeks to run 3 mi straight). However, the writing is very straight forward and simple to understand. It's also extremely motivating.
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Summary: LOVE this book!
Review: It's the first REAL running book for REAL beginners. They don't expect you to eventually run a marathon or race like the wind, but just run for the sheer heck of it. (What a unique perspective among running books!) The authors address many issues such as the idea you'll ruin your knees, or working out a lower heart rate to burn more fat, and the book is loaded with sound, easy-to-follow advice, information, and motivation. And they know what a TRUE "beginner" is. I hate books that think 'starting out' means 'run for 30 minutes and work your way up' or that say to walk for a couple of months first. (If I wanted that, I'd buy a book on walking, not running.) The authors offer a realistic, progressive plan for running. Probably the only thing is that the suggested progession plan might be too fast for some, depending on your current fitness level. The book is practical and sensible, and well-worth the investment.
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Summary: I want a book that will give me directions, not run-arounds
Review: This is a book for total beginners. However, I'm just [mad] that the book is too broad. To every question, the answer is always "well, it depends on...". I want a clear cut answer, not run arounds. That was a waste of moola.
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Summary: I want a book that will give me directions, not run-arounds
Review: This is a book for total beginners. However, I'm just [mad] that the book is too broad. To every question, the answer is always "well, it depends on...". I want a clear cut answer, not run arounds. That was a waste of moola.
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Summary: The perfect book for beginners!
Review: This was the first book i purchased shortly after i started running. I didn't know squat. It should be mandatory reading for beginners and intermediate runners, as it is extremely well written, and a great great motivator. It is fun to read, the concepts are right there plain as day. Without this book, i would not have had the guts to start racing. Get this book.
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Summary: The perfect book for beginners!
Review: This was the first book i purchased shortly after i started running. I didn't know squat. It should be mandatory reading for beginners and intermediate runners, as it is extremely well written, and a great great motivator. It is fun to read, the concepts are right there plain as day. Without this book, i would not have had the guts to start racing. Get this book.
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