by HughJones (Author)
No matter what your reason for doing it - personal fitness or an individual goal - the sheer high of finishing a long run takes some beating. In this fully illustrated book, running expert Hugh Jones (winner of London marathon) tells you all you need to know to get out there and experience the true joy of running. Filled with advice on how to assess your initial fitness and get started, plus details of how to warm-up properly to avoid injury, as well as helpful tips and information on overcoming common problems, the book even helps prepare you for the ultimate test - a full marathon, providing you with a 16-week programme to help you organize your training for the 26.2 mile event. In addition, "How to Run..." contains details of what to wear when out running in a variety of weather conditions and even features music play-lists for you to download and listen to when you are out running. Whether you are going for a jog in the park or aiming to complete a marathon, "How to Run..." provides all you need to tackle any distance with a smile.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Edition: 1
Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd
Published: 07 Jan 2010
ISBN 10: 1847324827
ISBN 13: 9781847324825