- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Alpha; 1 edition (Jan 23 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 002862386X
- ISBN-13: 978-0028623863
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 19.3 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 590 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #681,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
Over 22 million Americans are now jogging or running to get in shape, lose weight, gear up for a marathon, or just for the fun of it. Marathon legend Bill Rodgers tells novices how simple it is for newcomers to get off the couch and on the track. Includes timely information on nutrition, warm-up and stretching exercises, finding comfortable clothes to wear, how to build up stamina, how to jog despite a chronic injury, how to prevent injury to the knees and back, supplementary weight training, and much more.
From the Back Cover
You're no idiot, of course. You follow all the latest energy-food trends, know the metric equivalent of a mile, and can even recite last year's New York City marathon winners. But when it comes to scheduling a running program, you feel like you have two left feet. Don't trash your track shoes just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jogging and Running by renowned marathon champion Bill Rodgers gives you the professional tips and training guidelines that help you reach your goal of making running an important part of your everyday routine. In this complete Idiot's Guide, you get:
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5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE this book!,
By TheCafeWriter (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jogging and Running (Paperback)
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.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The perfect book for beginners!,
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jogging and Running (Paperback)
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.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everything you need is here,
By Christina M. Craft "christinacraftfromcanada" (Victoria, BC Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jogging and Running (Paperback)
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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