This guide helps runners at all levels, from absolute beginners to those training for marathon racing. The training plan is divided to match each runner's grade of fitness. Readers assess themselves by answering fitness questionnaires that guide them to the appropriate level of training. At the end of each training grade, another self-assessment questionnaire helps runners decide whether to move to a higher level or remain where they are. A ten-week program begins with alternating two-minute runs and walks, and gradually progresses to sustained runs of 30 minutes. Runners are advised to "listen to their bodies" and remain at a specific week's level until they feel comfortable about progressing to the next one. General topics include getting started, obtaining the right shoes and accessories, adhering to a runner's diet, developing self-motivation, and following a structured and progressive training program. A final section is focused to advise runners training for a marathon. More than 150 color photos and illustrations plus sidebar tips and quick-reference charts.

Beginner's Guide to Long Distance Running

Sports & Outdoors

Fishpool, Sean

Individual Sports

B E S Pub Co

Both absolute beginners and experienced long-distance runners will find advice and information to improve their performance in this brand-new book. Six graded training schedules take runners from a beginner's regimen all the way to marathon-level competition, and individual runners can start with the program that best suits their skill level. Each program presents specific schedules designed to build runners' fitness and endurance levels, lose unnecessary weight, and improve general well-being. Authors Sean Fishpool and Sean Keogh include important advice about running shoes, with information on available types and tips on making the right choices to suit individual runners' styles and habits. Also important is the book's advice on eating and drinking before and after a run--and during a long-distance run. Detailed charts will help runners gauge their weekly progress at refresher level, intermediate level, and marathon level. More than 150 color photos, charts, and illustrations.

The Complete Long Distance Runner's Manual

Keogh, Sean

Long Distance Running for Beginners (From Couch to Conditioned: a Beginner's Guide to Getting Fit)

Inspiration is easily found through this unique training manual for long distance runners of all abilities, with special focus on the beginning runner. Readers get prepared for anything, from a typical 5K run to a full marathon. Each level of progression includes a fitness schedule and one or more race schedules (5K, 1K, half-marathon, marathon). This guide also includes assessment programs, diet and nutrition guides, strategies for avoiding and coping with injuries, and tips on proper clothing and equipment.

Long Distance Running for Beginners (From Couch to Conditioned: A Beginner's Guide to Getting Fit)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Spilling, Michael

Exercise & Fitness

Rosen Young Adult

Children's Books

Rosen Pub. Group

Book annotation not available for this title.Title: From Couch to ConditionedAuthor: Kilgallon, Conor/ Austin, Andrew/ Spilling, Michael/ Fishpool, Sean/ Kennedy, DenisPublisher: Rosen Pub GroupPublication Date: 2011/08/15Number of Pages: Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 

From Couch to Conditioned: A Beginner's Guide to Getting Fit

Kennedy, Denis

Austin, Andrew

Kilgallon, Conor

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