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Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running: The Best Advice to Get Started, Stay Motivated, Lose Weight, Run Injury-Free, Be Safe, and Train for Any Distance | 
 enlarge | Manufacturer: Rodale Books
Category: EBooks
List Price: $16.95
Buy New: $9.99
You Save: $6.96 (41%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 1549
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Edition: Rev. and Updated Ed
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.7172082
ASIN: B001C340R8
Publication Date: October 30, 2007
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Book Description
Over the last 4 years, 75% of the new subscribers to Runner's World magazine, the country's largest running magazine, have been women. The 1998 San Diego Rock 'n Roll Marathon was the first marathon where more women participated than men. 10 million women across the country identify themselves as regular runners. These statistics are evidence of a major boom in the popularity of running-a boom fueled by women runners. In response, Dagny Scott teamed up with the experts at Runner's World magazine to create a guide specifically aimed at this large and growing segment of the running world. More than one hundred experts were interviewed on the unique problems and challenges women face when running, including clothing, injuries common to women, running during pregnancy and menopause, safety, and nutrition. With clear photographs, running sidebars, and testimonials from women runners of all ages and abilities, the Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running provides the most up-to-date, practical advice for women runners of all levels.
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 Attention women runners (and nonrunners)! June 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is great for getting you off the couch and out into the running world! The author includes her own personal stories of her running adventures and makes you feel like you can do anything. And best of all, it's written by a woman for women: young and old, fat and skinny, runners and non-runners alike. I started with the beginning running program and I can already run 5 minutes at a time! That might not sound like a lot to most people, but I have asthma and I never thought it would be possible. I'm hoping to try my first 5k next year!
 A little disappointed! May 1, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was so looking forward to getting this book. And I was disappointed. It is ok but not quite "a complete book of running" I had taken about 9 months off of running due to pregnancy and was hoping to get motivated again. This book just kind of fell short. I think a "complete book of running" should include some routines, that could help all levels of runners (not just the marathoners that are mentioned) and more specific diet advice. More advice on building endurance etc etc. I think this caters to marathoners and just the novice beginners. I have seen better articles written in fitness magazines!
A good book for beginning runners, but a bit basic for intermediate runners April 8, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am by no means an advanced runner. I run a couple half marathons a year and I average a 9 min/mile pace. This book would have been great years ago when I first started running and training for 5K races. It covers the basics and has some nice pieces on clothing, gear and injuries. I found this book to be comprehensive, but lacking on depth on certain topics, expecially injuries. I think this is a great book for those who are just starting to run or considering their first 5K, 10K and half marathon. However, for those of us who already have miles under our belt and the blisters to prove it, this book may not provide any additional insight that we don't already know.
 Resourceful and Motivational February 27, 2008
This book has gotten me motivated to think about running in another marathon. I ran in one about 6 years ago and trained with a team. I love to run but have never been too serious about it. This book has good information for people who are getting back into it. I bought the book because I wanted the marathon training plan in it, but found it to be so much more than that. I wasn't planning on reading the book cover to cover at first, but overall it has kept me interested to do just that.
Excellent resource for the beginning runner January 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am starting the Couch 2 5k program, but wanted to read something specific for women. This book is great for anyone who is thinking about running/wanting to get into running. I highly recommend it.
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