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
Distance Running will prepare the beginner to run any distance from a 5 kilometre run to a full marathon. It provides a series of six graded training programmes that are easy to use and assume no previous knowledge of running. Each level includes a fitness
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
runs, long slow runs, etc and why they're needed in training. Lots of real-life examples and tips. Very inspiring. Overall: great for motivation, for beginners or anyone who needs to remember why we're doing this! Haven't seen my copy for months as it
In short:An unintimidating guide to all aspects of running, including weight training, diet and running technique Full Review: An unintimidating guide to all aspects of running, including weight training, diet and running technique. Mykey: A
' range, very simple to navigate through sections, breaking down the jargon and keeping it simple for beginners. Good 'getting started' training plans as well as plans to help develop established runners beat their PBs. Weaknesses: As expected from
In short:A women's guide to running, particularly suitable for beginners Full Review: A women's guide to running, particularly suitable for beginners. Dussy: AN INVALUABLE GUIDE THAT YOU WILL KEEP REFERING TO! Strengths: This book is very detailed
. Strengths: Easy to follow. Comprehensive. Especially good for beginners but there are nuggets in there for more experienced runners. Speed training and marathon sections are good. Weaknesses: Easy to follow. Comprehensive. Especially good for beginners
beginners to HRM training. More experienced runners may want to look elsewhere. paul bowerbank: SOME USEFUL INFORMATION Strengths: Explains the basics thoroughly and clearly Weaknesses: Explains the basics thoroughly and clearly Overall: American self help
made him a world-beater. Mike Jefferies: THE LIFE OF MR TERGAT, WITH A FEW TRAINING TIPS THROWN IN Strengths: Reading about how any great runner grew up and started running is interesting Weaknesses: Reading about how any great runner grew up
