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New Competitive Runner's Handbook (Penguin Handbooks) (Paperback)

by Bob Glover (Author), Peter Schuder (Author)
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Designed for the thousands of runners, from novices to world-class competitors, who participate or want to participate in the excitement of competitive running, this book includes: a basic training programme; special workouts to increase strength, endurance and power; and specific preparation programmes for all races, with special emphasis on the 10k and the marathon.

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AT LAST! Complete rewrite is off and running April 1999
It took over two years to write this book. Why so long for the 3d edition (1983 and 1988 were #1 & #2)? First, it is 700 pages long. Second, so much has changed with research and with our experiences coaching over 3,000 runners each year in our New York Road Runner's Club classes that I had to throw out the old editions and start all over. This book is very, very thorough. It contains everything you need to guide you to success for 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon racing--and all the distances in between. Most important, it is written the way we coach--in a fun, lively style that will get you pumped up to enjoy your running and to run a great race. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars need a running tip? any running tip?, 23 Jun 2004
This is the one. Being a naturally cautious boy, I initially bought the Runner's Handbook. This one is a considerable improvement - it repeats much that is in the original; however, unless you're the kind of runner who can't manage more than a run down the end of the road, you should ditch the first book in favour of the Competitive ... It has all the useful information contained in the previous version, and then a lot more that will help you move up a level, whether you're low or mid-intermediate. Any higher than that (ie if you're looking at sub-40 minute 10kms, etc.) and I suspect you already know what you're doing and you're not looking to buy a book like this, although you may find some useful tips. Stretching, injury, different programs for different distances and different types of runners; ideas on how to run on various types of terrain; in different weather conditions. It's all there, and not only are the sub-chapters there to answer any question you might have but, most importantly, it's well written and intelligently done. There is very little filler in this book. There are very few annoying Americanisms and little wasted space - every chapter serves a purpose, is well constructed and leaves you with a bit idea of what you're trying to achieve. A great buy amidst the wealth of running books available.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all runners, 14 May 2001
By scottwilson3@cs.com (Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Having being a serious runner for about 5 years I thought I knew everything about running. I was wrong. This books gives you everything you need to know about every aspect of running. It has quite alot of funny comments which makes you chuckle but it was we all think. The Mental Training chapter contained within the book I found to be very benefitcial. I ran the London Marathon this year and Bob's words were ringing in my ears over the last few painful miles. Although it is called the competitive runner's handbook, it does cater for beginners as well as the speed merchants who we see disappearing off into the distance. This book is a must. I guarantee once you pick it up you will not be able to put it down.
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5.0 out of 5 stars T-H-E Runner's Bible, 23 Nov 2001
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Covers most aspects of running to satisfy both the beginner and the serious club athlete. All chapters are relevant and easy to read but the most useful I find are the concepts behind speed training, the schedules which cover a variety of distances, psychological tips and the nutrition sections. I run all distances from 5k to ultras (sometimes for fun, sometimes competitively), I am self coached and I own 5 other running books but I always refer back to this book. It was useful to me when I was a beginner (the first edition) and it is still useful to me now after 18 years of running.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wordy
This got good reviews so thought i would give it a go despite running for some time. Put off in the first place because over 500 pages but it is the sort of book you can dip into... Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Field

3.0 out of 5 stars It's in here somewhere ....
I guess it depends what you like in a running book, but I find Glover's style verbose. The tips & techniques are in here, but they tend to be buried in a wealth of guff. Read more
Published 17 months ago by G. Battison

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
This book goes into lots of detail on all aspects of running, but always remains readable and interesting. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dr. R. J. Swindells

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Running Book On Market
I have been running for 3 1/2 years now and this is still my favorite book. I have purchased and sold many on the way but I still go back to this book and would like a hardbacked... Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2006 by Tina Dickinson

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good for improving your running
Although I'm not a competitive runner, this book gave me some basic and advanced knowledge which I find useful when I run to train for other sports. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2001 by treppiedi@altavista.net

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must for every serious club runner
If you are serious about your running then you need this book. This book covers just about every aspect of running from the point of view of a club athlete who is looking to... Read more
Published on 20 Jul 2000

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