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
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO RUNNING FOR FITNESS Strengths: Jam packed with information and answers to every beginners questions. Weaknesses: Jam packed with information and answers to every beginners questions. Overall: It is a book that includes all the basic
' 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
novice. Overall: It's what started me running and progressing. It really did make it sound easy. The only plan for beginners that really works. northernslowcoach: WORKED FOR ME! Strengths: sensible advice, written in an informative yet friendly way
Contact: www.polar.fi Full Review: This is Polar's entry-level device, and the company has made it as hassle-free as possible for beginners. It includes a coded heart-rate monitor for an accurate signal, measures current and average heart rate, has
and started running is interesting Overall: Disappointing, almost as if it was aimed at children. Would rather have had a detailed biography about Paul Tergat than a brief biography and some very basic and boring looking schedules for beginners thrown in.
, this book can be off putting to a beginner as it is entitle RUN FAST, but some excellent advice for beginners and old hands alike gymbunny: READABLE AND INSPIRATIONAL WITHOUT BEING TOO TECHNICAL Strengths: Hal Higdon is a great writer and his love of running
. 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
: Provides a good overview of training for a marathon for both beginners and experienced runners. Found it particularly useful for advice on how to improve. runnerman: A interesting book and well recommended reading for any marathon runner. Strengths
