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: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: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

;~) Overall: Not a book for those just starting unless you really, really want to know about how muscles are built up etc. But I'd say a must for anyone who spends a lot of their time running. Tmap: A MUST-READ IF YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW TRAINING ACTUALLY WORKS

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

and speed you could never have imagined possible, The Runner's World[registered] Complete Guide to Beginning Running covers every aspect of the sport. There is guidance on nutrition, injury prevention and cross training; there are motivating real

problems. Iccle Jim: GOOD FOR COMPLETE NOVICES Strengths: The authors chat to you and predict your questions, ideas are dealt with in limited detail to help prevent loss o interest and doesn't knock you out with jargon Weaknesses: The authors chat to you

". Plucky Plodder: BRILLIANT BOOK TO ENCOURAGE A PERSON TO START RUNNING - WHA Strengths: Clear instructions. Takes care to point out that running is for life and so gives guidance on the pitfalls that can prevent people from continuing to run. Particularly