Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running The Best Advice to Get Started, Stay Motivated, Lose Weight, Run Injury-Free, Be Safe, and Train for Any Distance

by Barrios, Dagny Scott; Editors of Runner's World Maga

• ISBN13: 9781594867583
• ISBN10: 1594867585
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-30
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

Now with a fresh design and thoroughly updated information, this nuts-and-bolts guide is designed specifically to address the unique challenges and rewards the sport presents to the fastest growing segment of the market'”women runners More than 10 million women across the country now identify themselves as regular runners. In response to the dramatic increase in the number of women in the sport, Dagny Scott Barrios and the experts at Runner's World have created this singular guide'”now updated with 25 percent new material'”where women will discover how to: '¢ train for any race, from a 5K to a marathon '¢ eat nutritiously and for maximum energy '¢ lose weight permanently '¢ deal with self-consciousness and body image '¢ run during pregnancy and through menopause '¢ choose the best clothes and accessories '¢ run anywhere safely '¢ prevent and treat injuries, especially those that women are most likely to encounter With clear photographs, running sidebars, and testimonials from women runners of all ages and abilities, this comprehensive resource provides the most current practical advice available anywhere for women runners of all levels.

Author Biography

DAGNY SCOTT BARRIOS is a writer, editor, and public speaker specializing in running and women’s sports. She is the author of two other Rodale running books: Runner’s World Complete Guide to Injury Prevention and Runner’s World Complete Guide to Trail Running. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Foreword	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Women and Running	p. 1
Tools of the Trade	p. 6
A Beginner's Guide to Frequently Asked Questions	p. 22
The Principles of Training	p. 31
From Walking to Jogging: Training for the Beginner	p. 40
From Jogging to Running: Training for the Intermediate Runner	p. 48
From Running to Racing: Training for the Advanced Runner	p. 62
On Racing Well	p. 85
Conquering the Marathon	p. 102
Solo or Social	p. 122
The Balancing Act	p. 133
Staying Motivated and Beyond: Mental Aspects of Running	p. 142
Eat Right to Run Your Best	p. 152
Slimming Down: The Runner's Weight-Loss Program	p. 171
Body Image Issues	p. 178
Caring for Your Body	p. 188
Safety	p. 216
The Well-Rounded Runner	p. 224
The Pregnant Runner	p. 271
The Younger Runner	p. 287
The Older Runner	p. 301
Index	p. 313
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