In short:Written by Britain's most successful marathon runner of the 1990s, this guide should help you get the most from your distance training. From the complete beginner enchanted by the challenge of the London Marathon, to the experienced runner

In short:This guide offers sensible, healthy, expert advice on running, for the true beginner, the recreational runner or the competitive racer. It provides information to help you start and to continue, and if you want, to excel - and reap

In short:Running can be one of the most fulfilling experiences of your life. It can help you lose weight, reduce stress, and increase your confidence and well-being. Beginners Guide to Long Distance Running will prepare the beginner to run any

-by-step plans. Plucky Plodder: THE MUST HAVE BOOK FOR THE COMPLETE BEGINNER Strengths: Easy to read, in bite sized chunks and is constantly encouraging. Covers all aspects of the running process. Weaknesses: Easy to read, in bite sized chunks and is constantly

In short:A women's guide to running, particularly suitable for beginners Full Review: A women's guide to running, particularly suitable for beginners. Fiddler M: HELPFUL, INSPIRATIONAL, AND NOT JUST FOR WOMEN! Strengths: Good thorough explanations

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In short:Heart-rate-based schedules and principles for faster running. Not for complete beginners Full Review: Heart-rate-based schedules and principles for faster running. Not for complete beginners. PeteMed: THE HEART RATE IS THE LAW! Strengths: A

In short:Olympic athlete Jeff Galloway shows how amateur runners can use the same training principles followed by world-class runners. He tells beginners how to get started, explains his ideas on stress and rest, and reveals secrets for running

Runners World book for beginners. Through cheerleading, coaching and philosophising, and a series of "Basic Truths" chapters, Bingham hopes to win new converts and grow the ranks of his Penguin Brigade (The group's only qualification: you enjoy running