The Beginning Runner's Handbook The Proven 13-Week RunWalk Program

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781553658603
• ISBN10: 1553658604
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-03-27
• Publisher: Greystone Books

Summary

This easy-to-use, practical guide is completely updated in this fourth edition. It now includes a revised RunWalk program that gives runners a choice between running 10K or running and walking the distance, depending on their individual goals and fitness. Tried and tested by thousands of new and experienced runners, the thirteen-week program was developed as a training program for the Vancouver SunRun by SportMedBC in conjunction with sport medicine doctors, nutritionists, exercise therapists, and athletic trainers. A new chapter on preparing for charity runs reflects the popularity of getting fit while giving back to the community. Expanded and enhanced sections include crosstraining options such as trail running, group fitness classes, and bootcamp sessions as well as information on running through pregnancy. And to keep pace with the digital age, there are facts about barefoot running, minimalist shoes, and shorter stride-lengths, plus links to online sources of information and running communities. Combining expert advice, handy training tips, and answers to commonly asked questions, as well as testimonials from runners of all ages who met the 10K challenge,The Beginning Runner's Handbookis like having a running coach in your back pocket.

Author Biography

The Sports Medicine Council of British Columbia (SportMedBC), a professional not-for-profit society comprised of sport medical and paramedical practitioners, promotes leadership, public awareness and education in the areas of sport medicine, sport science and sport training. Ian MacNeill is a writer located in Vancouver, B.C.

Table of Contents

Common Injuries and Recovery	p. 131
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