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The Complete Book Of Running For Women | 
 enlarge | Author: Claire Kowalchik
Publisher: Pocket
Category: Book
List Price: $16.00
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Rating:  61 reviews
Sales Rank: 48643
Format: Bargain Price
Media: Paperback
Pages: 416
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.7172082
ASIN: B0013L4DL2
Publication Date: March 1, 1999
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Product Description
More women than ever are discovering the unique benefits of running -- for stress relief, weight management, endurance, and self-esteem. Women's bodies are not the same as men's, and though we can train just as hard and with the same passion for excellence, we have certain special concerns. Finally, there is a comprehensive guide exclusively for women who experience the pure joy of running, or want to. It's the simplest, fastest, most accessible way to fitness and good health known to woman. You don't need a partner, equipment, or even much time. Now, Claire Kowalchik, former managing editor of Runner's World magazine, answers every question about the overwhelmingly popular activity that builds endurance, melts fat, and even prevents illness. In this total running book for women, you'll learn: How to get started and stay motivated What to eat for optimal nutrition How to run during pregnancy and after menopause Why running is the most effective form of exercise How to prevent and treat injury What to wear -- from sports bras to running shoes How to prepare for everything from a 5K to a marathon Authoritative and friendly, The Complete Book of Running for Women is a sourcebook for both beginners and long-time runners. Along with wisdom drawn from the author's personal experience, you'll find advice from the experts: coaches, exercise physiologists, nutritionists, doctors, and other women runners. Including question-and-answer sections and a complete list of resources, The Complete Book of Running for Women tells you everything you need to know to be off and running toward better health and richer living.
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 A complete and wonderful book about running! February 4, 2004
Erin (Auburn, AL United States)
53 out of 53 found this review helpful
This book is amazing! I am a beginning runner and read this book from cover to cover. It is EXTREMELY helpful! There are chapters that cover everything from selecting running shoes, evaluating running surfaces, running while pregnant, running during menopause, etc. My favorite item is a 10 week beginner's running schedule that lays out a very easy run/walk plan that culminates in the ability to run for 30 min (about a 5K). For you advanced runners, there are also schedules with much higher mileage, i.e. marathons or half-marathons.
Kowalchik covers issues for all runners as well as issues specific to women. She also addresses topics such as nutrition, cross-training, and injury prevention.
This book is ideal for the beginning to advanced runner. This book definitely helped and motivated me. Give it a try.
Enlightening and motivating!! May 19, 1999
60 out of 61 found this review helpful
After 2 kids and a "not-so-active" lifestyle, I was looking for information on starting a running and training program to run my first 5K. This was EXACTLY what I was hoping to find in a beginners guide! And when I'm feeling a little sluggish or lazy about my training- I just read a few pages and I'm ready to tie on my running shoes! This book even told me where to buy an excellent sports bra! I would recommend this book to anyone looking to begin an active lifestyle- no matter how active (or inactive) you may have been!
A permanent fixture on my nightstand! November 24, 1999
erica (PA)
39 out of 41 found this review helpful
This is a great book for runners of every level! Not only does Claire take you through shopping for shoes, bras and treadmills, she explains how running is affected by menapause, pregnancy.. she talks about eating disorders and proper nutrition.. What i like the best is all the training information. How to do pace workouts, speed drills, strides, how to breathe and how do weighlift.. A great book overall!
Buy it, use it, change your life October 15, 2004
Melissa Bach (Rockport, MA USA)
37 out of 39 found this review helpful
I used this book to start running again after a fourteen year hiatus. The beginner's schedule for running/walking is what got me going (don't forget a sports watch)--the anecdotes and stories written by other women kept me inspired. I've long since lost this book because I've lent it out so many times, but I recommend it to every woman who tells me they'd like to start, in fact, I did just this morning which is why I looked it up on Amazon. It's been seven years since I hit the road, and now I run four miles every other day. It's changed and strengthened my body, increased my stamina, provided a clear space in my mind and allowed me to get to know myself better. Give it a try! You have nothing to lose and many things to gain.
My Running Bible! February 17, 2004
BreAnn N Mueller (Los Angeles, CA United States)
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
This book is EXCELLENT, I think I have read it cover to cover probably at least 3 times. It covers EVERYTHING you need to know about running, including nutrition, training, weight concerns, motivation, racing, and special women concerns such as pregnancy and menopause. I ran only a one short race when I recieved this book as a gift, and as I read it I became SO inspired that I decided to do a marathon! Through all my training, I think I referenced back to this book at least every other day, and the answer I was looking for was always there. Never in my life did I think I would EVER run 26 miles, but now thanks to this book and becoming so inspired, I can proudly say for the rest of my life "Once when I was 24 years old, I ran a marathon . . . "
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