In short:Technical advice for 5K and 10K runners to build up from base training to performing on race day Full Review: Technical advice for 5K and 10K runners to build up from base training to performing on race day.

HOW TO TRAIN BOOK IVE FOUND Strengths: Easy to read and carefully laid out suitable for anyone wanting to train specifically for any distance Weaknesses: Easy to read and carefully laid out suitable for anyone wanting to train specifically for any

In short:No single volume has ever examined in depth the history of the Olympic marathon, or why thousands of runners line up across the world to run those 26.2 miles each year. With the Olympic Games returning, for the first time in a century, to their ancient home in Athens, he...

are simple big mileage to build endurance with speed sessions just before your race simpleThis book tells you how to do it properly Weaknesses: The ideas of Lydiard are simple big mileage to build endurance with speed sessions just before your race simple

In short:The author, a four-time triathlon champion, discusses training routines, motivation, nutrition, race strategy, and proper swimming, cycling, and running form. Full Review: The author, a four-time triathlon champion, discusses training

In short:Tells how to select a marathon in which to compete, and offers a timetable for getting ready for the race and advice on diet, training, pace, fluids, and mental attitude. Full Review: How to select a marathon in which to compete, and offers

, racing and everything else to do with running. Overall: A great book. Helped my dad train for Comrades Marathon in South Africa (56 miles)years back & helped me for FLM 2005. If you need to know about how to train, race, eat then this is a must read. GGHT

Overall: a good runners guide. (a Holy Bible for all runners)a Janet & John book to "keep up with the Jones's" I swear by it. (BUT not litrally) gold Xmas jingle tinsle present mince pie beetle : A MIX OF HOW TOO AND BIOGRAPHY Strengths: A good insight

In short: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, shoes and training gear to maximise

, racing, running in pregrancy etc. Gives lots of examples and also useful references for more information. Not too simplistic as other books I've glanced through. Really good as a reference book but also for that extra motivation that you need some days