In short:The "Now That's What I Call a Training Run" of running books, with contributions from Shorter, Lydiard, Zatopek and Rogers, etc Full Review: The "Now That's What I Call a Training Run" of running books, with contributions from Shorter

In short:Running -Getting Started will take anyone, at any level of fitness, into the running lifestyle. Full Review: Running - Getting Started will take anyone, at any level of fitness, into the running lifestyle.

In short:Offers a complete guide to running for fitness and fun, discussing how to develop the body to run faster and showing how short distance speed can shorten workouts, translate into long distance speed, and hasten weight loss. 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

In short:What does running have to offer you? How often should you run, for how long and how hard? How do you stay motivated and achieve your goals? What should you eat and drink before, during and after each run? This handbook covers advice about

In short:A women's guide to running, particularly suitable for beginners Full Review: A women's guide to running, particularly suitable for beginners. Fiddler M: HELPFUL, INSPIRATIONAL, AND NOT JUST FOR WOMEN! Strengths: Good thorough explanations

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

In short:With anatomical fit and a host of extras, including strategic ventilation channels, heel protectors and superior toe cushioning, these tick every box for long runs. Pros:With anatomical fit and a host of extras, including strategic

In short:For runners and walkers who want to improve, "Running -Testing Yourself offers programs and practical tips to go farther, go faster, while enjoying exercise more than ever. Olympian Jeff Galloway offers detailed advice on how to build

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