The Complete Running & Marathon Book
Publisher: DK Publishing
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
ISBN-13: 9781465415769
Table of contents: title: Why should I run?; title: The running lab.; title: The body; title: The muscles; title: The heart and lungs; title: The core; title: The hips; title: The knee; title: The ankle and foot; title: The running cycle; title: An economic cycle; title: The efficient runner; title: Assessing your running style; title: Assessing your running fitness; title: Get ready to run.; title: Your running goals; title: Choosing your shoes; title: What to wear; title: Nutrition; title: The essentials; title: Fueling your training; title: Hydration for runners; title: Warming up and cooling down; title: Pre- and post-run stretching; title: Warm-up exercises; title: Cool-down exercises; title: Technique drills; title: Plan your training.; title: Good training principles; title: Vary your running; title: Cross-training; title: How to avoid overtraining; title: Planning your training; title: If you are a beginner; title: Advancing your training; title: Keeping a training log; title: Foundation program; title: 5k program (3.1 miles); title: 10k program (6.2 miles); title: Half-marathon program; title: Marathon program; title: Strength and endurance; title: Increasing your speed; title: Post-race programs; title: Build your strength.; title: Core training; title: Resistance training; title: The race.; title: Taper your training; title: Get into the mind zone; title: Fuel your performance; title: Boost your fluid levels; title: Tactics for the race day; title: After the big race; title: Essential maintenance.; title: Avoiding injury; title: Look after your feet; title: Foam roller exercises; title: Common complaints; title: Runners' injuries