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by Claire Kowalchik (Author) "WHY TAKE UP RUNNING? ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster; Reissue edition (18 Sep 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0671017039
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671017033
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.6 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,740 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is a friendly sourcebook for both beginning and experienced women runners. It covers training, nutrition, injury prevention, motivation, racing and includes advice from experts and other women runners. It acknowledges the fact that women have different running need from men, and addresses the physical, psychological and social difference that influence the way women should train.
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99 of 100 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An easy read excellent running handbook, 24 April 2001
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As a regular runner, this book is an excellent resource in terms of everything that affects women's running. Easy to read, with lots of charts, examples, addresses for further information etc. Although American and containing lots of "Americanisms", this is the most authorative book I've read on women's running. Beginning with "why run" and covering issues such as pregnancy, eating, safety, menopause, running programs, cross-training, racing and injuries. The book is clearly divided into sections so you can find particular information easily. You don't have to read the whole book in one go!
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book, 8 Aug 2000
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This book contains everything you will need to know to start and continue running. The information given is all based on proven science and fitness practice and training. This book helped me to improve my running, prepare for my first race and run my best time. I don't need any other books and wouldn't be without this one.
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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book I've Ever Bought, 18 Feb 2003
By Sarah (Crawley, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This book covers everything. As well as running there are chapters about nutrition and diet, stretching and training, injuries, racing, motivation and many other topics. I read this book about six months ago and ever since I have used it as a reference at least once a week. This book is full of sensible advice aimed at all female runners of all ages and abilities. There are also helpful training schedules for all standards over all distances of race.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Running for women
Very informative book. Covered just about everything. easy to read and well laid out. Would highly recommend it.
Published 23 days ago by J. Morrow

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic all round handbook
I purchased this book to change from being a casual runner to start training and running properly. It is a fantastic running companion, it covers everything from training to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Maria B. Broadbridge

5.0 out of 5 stars Running for Women
Really easy to read and written for all women not just natural born runners. Very informative and motivational. I just completed my first 10 K !
Published 1 month ago by M. Julien

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for any woman that runs
This is a book that should be on every female runner's bookshelf. It is absolutely packed with information, ranging from advice to those who are just getting started, to those... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Allen

5.0 out of 5 stars The complete book of running for women.
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Published 2 months ago by Mrs. C. E. tayler

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent running companion
I use this book all the time. I went from zero running to completing a marathon and doing ~45 miles a week. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. G. Ghafoor

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration to get off the sofa
After a gap of several years I decided to start running again. I started but felt I needed some expert advice to keep me motivated and being a reader I had a look in my local... Read more
Published 9 months ago by JuJuDollie

2.0 out of 5 stars Rather disappointing
There's some good stuff in the 'motivation' section, but other than that this wasn't helpful for me. Read more
Published 12 months ago by book maven

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth buying
I bought this about 6 months ago when having hauled my rather overweight backside off the sofa for the first time in 5 years I decided it was high time I got fit and lost weight... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2007 by Boof

4.0 out of 5 stars very informative, bit daunting
This is a very thorough, detailed guide to running. I think it would be a little daunting to a beginner but is very useful for an intermediate runner looking to improve. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2007 by L. Smith

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