Runner's World Complete Book of Running Everything You Need to Run for Weight Loss, Fitness, and Competition Revised and Updated

The sport of running is ever-changing, be it the shoes we wear or the goals we set, the training methods we use or the role models we emulate. But there is one constant: for decades, Runner's World has been recognized worldwide as the most reliable and authoritative source of running knowledge. And the Runner's World Complete Book of Running has been the classic book of choice for runners looking to run better, longer, and faster.Inside, all the secrets of running are laid bare. Need to know the best ways to start a running program? You'll find it. Looking for tips on buying and preserving your running shoes? It's in there. From a complete look at running injuries to the benefits of sports drinks vs. water to the best way to increase your endurance and train for a marathon, look no further than the Runner's World Complete Book of Running. Contents include: A sure-fire plan for beginners to get "hooked" on running15 surprising foods to boost your running performanceTips for triathletes to maximize your training efficiency11 rules to run a great marathonA woman's encyclopedia of runningHow to incorporate speedwork into your trainingHow to think like a championHow to taper your eating, and your training, before a raceWhether you are a beginner or veteran runner, here is the advice-both timeless and cutting-edge-guaranteed to maximize your performance and your running pleasure.