The Woman's Guide to Running: Motivation*Training*Nutrition*Safety [Paperback]

Liz Yelling (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2006

There's good reason for women to take up running: scientific evidence indicates that it may lower the risk of breast cancer, osteoporosis, and heart disease. Written by a former Olympic marathoner, this full-color runner's companion addresses the special considerations of women runners, from finding a safe route to choosing exercise gear. It gives nutritional advice; gentle but effective warm-ups and cool-downs; ways to avoid injuries; the straight scoop on running to lose weight, and more. Women will appreciate the gender-specific training tips, including suggested training schedules for 5K and 10K races-even marathons. Other topics include interval and hill training, running during pregnancy, and the best equipment options.

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About the Author

Liz Yelling gave up her teaching job in 2001 to become a full-time athlete. Completing the Berlin marathon in a suberb 2:30:58 in 2003, she went on to compete in the Olympic marathon in Athens in 2004. An all-round runner, Liz competes in races from 8K cross country and 10K road races to half marathons and marathons at national and international level.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Hamlyn; 1 edition (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0600614050
• ISBN-13: 978-0600614050
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,153,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Resource, September 20, 2008

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This review is from: The Woman's Guide to Running: Motivation*Training*Nutrition*Safety (Paperback)

I first got this book simply because it's what my local library had. But I've been very happy with it. It has a lot of good advice for beginning runners. The best features, and what I use most, are the training schedules. Following the routines given, I've gained a lot of endurance and I'm running better than ever. Definitely recommend it for other women.