In short:Tim Noakes and Stephen Granger's classic handbook of injury prevention and treatment has been fully revised to reflect the latest international research. It is an unrivalled guide for runners at all levels, from elite athletes to weekend

In short:Advises runners on why they get hurt, what types of injuries occur from running, how to avoid accidents, and discusses treatment and recovery from dozens of painful problems Full Review: Advises runners on why they get hurt, what types

In short:Tips on training, mental preparation, diet and injury prevention from elite runners Full Review: Tips on training, mental preparation, diet and injury prevention from elite runners.

In short:A good choice for injury-prone runners who want a high mileage shoe. Pros:A good choice for injury-prone runners who want a high mileage shoe. Cons:A good choice for injury-prone runners who want a high mileage shoe. Weight (M): 347g

In short:Support is light, so these shoes are best suited for injury-prone neutral runners. Pros:Support is light, so these shoes are best suited for injury-prone neutral runners. Cons:Support is light, so these shoes are best suited for injury

In short:Offers motivation to begin running plus warm-up exercises and tips for building stamina, avoiding injury, and choosing the right shoes and clothing. Full Review: Offers motivation to begin running plus warm-up exercises and tips

In short:Running is a popular workout, and here Hal Higdon answers questions and offers advice on several aspects of running, including how to run faster at every distance, staying injury-free, energy supplements and avoiding burnout. Full Review

In short:Regarded by many as the definitive running manual, this 952-page volume combines running physiology, training and racing programmes, injury care and prevention, mental training and profiles of world-class competitors Full Review: Regarded

performance and minimise the chance of injury. Full Review: Providing expert guidelines for training to meet fitness and racing objectives, this book includes six workout programmes for one mile up to marathon distance. Advice is also given on running form

In short: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