Description
Book SynopsisRunning For Dummies is for everyone with a desire to run. If you're a reforming couch potato, it helps ease you into a healthier lifestyle. If you have Olympic aspirations, take a look at different ways to improve your training.
Table of ContentsIntroduction.
How to Use This Book.
How This Book Is Organized.
Part I: Run, Baby, Run.
Part II: Basic Training.
Part III: The Competitive Edge.
Part IV: Fine-Tuning.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
The Running Log.
Icons Used in This Book.
Where to Go from Here.
Part I: Run, Baby, Run.
Chapter 1: The Second Running Boom.
Chapter 2: What Running Can Do for You.
Chapter 3: A Body in Motion.
Chapter 4: Your First Steps.
Chapter 5: Cruising for Shoes and Other Equipment.
Chapter 6: Nutrition for Runners.
Part II: Basic Training.
Chapter 7: Elements of Style.
Chapter 8: Warming Up, Stretching Out, and Cooling Down.
Chapter 9: Just for the Hill of It.
Chapter 10: Running in the Elements.
Chapter 11: Safety First.
Part III: The Competitive Edge.
Chapter 12: Advanced Training.
Chapter 13: A Day at the Races.
Chapter 14: Marathon or Bust.
Part IV: Fine-Tuning.
Chapter 15: Injuries and How to Treat Them.
Chapter 16: Cross-Training and Treadmill Training.
Chapter 17: Strength Training.
Chapter 18: Running for Women, Kids, and Seniors.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: More Than Ten Ways to Sharpen Your Mental Edge.
Chapter 20: Ten Beautiful Races.
Chapter 21: Ten Great Races for Women.
Chapter 22: Ten First-Time-Friendly Marathons.
Chapter 23: Ten Great Web Sites for Runners.
Appendix: Running Clubs.
Running Log.
Index.
Book Registration Information.
