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Author
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Running doesn't have to suck. Ease yourself into a comfortable routine (promise!) with this hilarious and approachable guide to workouts and nutrition from an experienced athlete. With smartly organized chapters that you can read in any order, this book includes insights from professional runners, sports psychologists, coaches, physical therapists, and Jhung's own two-decade writing and running career. Whether you're looking for inspiration or setting...
Author
Publisher
Avery Trade
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"The definitive guide to injury-free running, racing, and marathoning, from top sports medicine specialist Vijay Vad, The New Rules of Running illustrates proper technique, shows step-by-step exercises, and explains how to prevent and treat the most common running injuries to keep you running healthily and happily for life"--
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Formats
Description
McDougall reveals the secrets of the world's greatest distance runners--the Tarahumara Indians of Copper Canyon, Mexico--and how he trained for the challenge of a lifetime: a fifty-mile race through the heart of Tarahumara country pitting the tribe against an odd band of super-athletic Americans.
Author
Publisher
Harper Design
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Whether you're a seasoned marathon runner or just looking to start hitting the pavement now, ultramarathon runner Robin Arzón gives you the inspiration--and tough love--you need to get out there and go. Filled with colorful photographs, essential training tips, and motivational quotes, you'll discover everything from practical gear recommendation and post-race recovery advice to suggested music playlists and the perfect snacks to carry with you...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Provides both beginner and experienced runners with all the information they need to run more efficiently and with better biomechanics and to minimize strain and potential injury by describing the best type of shoes and the safest type of foot strike, in a book that includes more than 100 instructional photos and a four-week training program.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
A recovering alcoholic documents his 18-month effort to run marathons in the cities where he once lived and engaged in abusive behaviors, assessing the redemptive benefits of running and the stories of fellow addicts who pursued similar dreams.
Author
Publisher
The Experiment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Whether you're a miler or an ultramarathoner, if you want a fit, fast, and injury-resistant running body, there's a better way to train than relentlessly pursuing mileage. This easy-to-use workout manual draws on the latest research in running physiology to target all the components that go into every stride--including muscles, connective tissue, cardiovascular fitness, energy production, the nervous system, hormones, and the brain. With the breakthrough...
Author
Publisher
Rodale
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Drop unwanted pounds and keep them off for good with Runner's World Run to Lose, your comprehensive guide to weight loss from the experts at Runner's World. Running is proven to be one of the most effective, cost-efficient, and accessible weight-loss strategies. Weight loss and running are not one-size-fits-all, and Run to Lose provides everything you need to customize a unique diet and running program that works for you. Certified running coach...
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