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The Complete Book of Running for Women | 
 enlarge | Author: Claire Kowalchik
Publisher: Pocket Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 16513
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 416
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.2 x 1
ISBN: 0671017039
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.7172082
EAN: 9780671017033
ASIN: 0671017039
Publication Date: March 1, 1999
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Product Description
More women than ever are discovering the unique benefits of running -- forstress relief, weight management, endurance, and self-esteem. Women'sbodies are not the same as men's, and though we can train just as hard andwith the same passion for excellence, we have certain special concerns.Finally, there is a comprehensive guide exclusively for women whoexperience the pure joy of running, or want to.It's the simplest, fastest, most accessible way to fitness and good health known to woman. You don't need a partner, equipment, or even much time. Now, Claire Kowalchik, former managing editor of Runner's World magazine, answers every question about the overwhelmingly popular activity that builds endurance, melts fat, and even prevents illness. In this total running book for women, you'll learn: - How to get started and stay motivated
- What to eat for optimal nutrition
- How to run during pregnancy and after menopause
- Why running is the most effective form of exercise
- How to prevent and treat injury
- What to wear -- from sports bras to running shoes
- How to prepare for everything from a 5K to a marathon
Authoritative and friendly, The Complete Book of Running for Women is a sourcebook for both beginners and long-time runners. Along with wisdom drawn from the author's personal experience, you'll find advice from the experts: coaches, exercise physiologists, nutritionists, doctors, and other women runners. Including question-and-answer sections and a complete list of resources, The Complete Book of Running for Women tells you everything you need to know to be off and running toward better health and richer living.
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This book changed my life May 3, 2008
I bought this book on the recommendation of a friend. I can honestly say that it changed my life. It has everything a woman could need know about running. It got me from the point of not being able to run 5 minutes to running my first 1/2 marathon (and certainly could have gotten me to a marathon if I had any desire to run one). It has fantastic nutritional advice, great training plans, and advice for every situation a woman runner could find herself in.
The book is easy to read - I read it in a couple sittings the first time through, as thought it were a novel. The essays and stories are powerful and helpful. It is well edited and organized.
If you are a beginning runner, or if you have been running for year and you are looking for a new running guide, this book will be a great purchase. A number of friends have purchased it on my recommendation and they all say that it was a fantastic purchase.
A great resource for women runners April 25, 2008
I can't say enough good things about this book. I picked it up from my library a few weeks ago and ended up buying it because I think it will be such a good reference book for me in the future.
The number one thing that sets this book apart from the other running books I've seen out there is that it's written by a woman for women. Kowalchik knows what she's talking about, and she's been there. She includes chapters on safety, nutrition, running through pregnancy or menopause, and what to wear in any season. She also includes the training schedules she used to get ready for 5Ks, 10Ks, halfs and marathons. The graphs and information in this book makes it worth the buy.
Be aware though that there are a few weird layout problems in the book (or at least in my copy). One running essay is missing a page in chapter 16. And in the chapter on choosing shoes, there's a graphic placed right over the ends of a bunch of sentences. Although it would have been nice to read those things, I don't think it took away from the value of the book, which is that it gives tons of great advice and resources for women runners. Hopefully they'll come out with a new edition soon to fix those errors.
A MUST READ FOR EVERY WOMAN RUNNER! April 5, 2008
This book was a birthday gift last year, and I loved every page (except for the few parts that don't quite pertain to me...running while pregnant, running during menopause). I have since recommended it to others and have given other copies as gifts. I even keep it handy as a reference material and resource.
The book is written in such a tone that it's very easy and enjoyable to read, and the author gives a ton of practical information for runners of every level -- from nutrition information to training schedules to advice about running with your dog.
The three areas I found most useful: 1) Nutrition information. I am 90% vegetarian, and I learned that my protein intake was far beneath what it needed to be in general, let alone for a runner. She provides recommendations/alternate food choices for vegetarians and just gives a lot of useful general nutrition info. (If you are a strict vegetarian and need a lot of diet information, you prob need another book. But if you want a good foundation, this will do it.) 2) Training schedules. She has everything from a 5k to a marathon, and she provides Gold, Silver and Bronze training schedules that allow you to choose the training program that fits your goals and time constraints. 3) History of women in running. I was fascinated (and horrified) to learn that women were not officially allowed to run marathons in the U.S. until the 70s, and the women's marathon didn't become an Olympic event until 1984.(It was considered bad for our reproductive organs. For the few women who did compete in marathons prior to the 70s, their times were not even recorded...not even for the woman who broke a world record in 1963.)
Overall, the book is an inspiring read while providing a wealth of practical information in an easy-to-read package. And the history of women in running chapter is prob just one of many reasons I decided to sign up for my first marathon for this fall.
The Single Best Running Book for Women February 9, 2008
In all respects, this book is a thoughtful and thorough reference piece for any new or experienced runner. After months of struggling with stomach pain after long runs, this book was the only one to offer me any sort of meaningful insights to the source and remedy for my stomach pain. I have shared this book with friends, who are new and old runners, and everyone that I have recommended this book to has appreciated the guidance and information detailed in the book.
Great book for any runner January 29, 2008
I recently purchased this book for a friend and decided to get out my old copy to read again.
I forgot what a wealth of information it has. Everything from stretching to gear to training plans plus wonderful short articles by actual runners. It also has information specific to women's health and pregnancy.
If you are just starting out or don't consider yourself a runner, this book will inspire you. If you have been running for a while, this book can help you improve your PR or keep you motivated.
It has inspired me to get serious about running again and am looking forward to my first half-marathon later this year.
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