The New York Road Runners Club Complete Book of Running and Fitness: Third Edition [Paperback]

Gloria Averbuch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 7, 1997

"The most useful and comprehensive running book ever."
--Runner's World

The book that set the standard for runners -- in a third edition

Includes:
Training tips for all levels
Motivation and Psychology
Nutrition and Hydration
Health and Medicine
Aging and Exercise
Women's Health Issues
Equipment and Lifestyle
Ample Resource List including running related Web sites

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book has it all! It gives the combined wisdom of the Club's many experts to the serious runner, the beginning exerciser and for those seeking to keep the entire family fit."
--Grete Waitz, nine-time New York City Marathon champion

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"The most useful and comprehensive running book ever."
--Runner's World

The book that set the standard for runners -- in a third edition

Includes:
Training tips for all levels
Motivation and Psychology
Nutrition and Hydration
Health and Medicine
Aging and Exercise
Women's Health Issues
Equipment and Lifestyle
Ample Resource List including running related Web sites

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Product Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: Random House Reference; 3 edition (October 7, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679780106
• ISBN-13: 978-0679780106
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,237,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Run to the best of your ability...this book will help you!, September 26, 2002

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"beggarbooks" (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New York Road Runners Club Complete Book of Running and Fitness: Third Edition (Paperback)

If you are wanting to lose weight and have tried everything on the market you may have missed out on a big secret: Running Burns Fat Fast! I got this book and followed the 10K training guidelines and have lost weight rapidly and feel better than I have in years. I started out huffing and puffing and could barely run for a straight minute but I stuck with it and you can too! This book will encourage you to make it to the finish line; whether that finish line is the New York City Marathon or your neighborhood post office, this book will help you get there!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NYRRC Complete Book of Running and Fitness, May 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The New York Road Runners Club Complete Book of Running and Fitness: Third Edition (Paperback)

This is the greatest resource for runners that I have ever encountered. It provides information on everything from nutrition to training schedules, injury prevention to local running clubs, stretching suggestions to cross-training hints... you get the idea! It addresses the needs of beginning runners to experienced marathoners, and everyone in between. Highly recommended!

4.0 out of 5 stars Running smart, June 13, 2010

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John M. Tummon ""Always learning"" (Hopkinton, MA. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New York Road Runners Club Complete Book of Running and Fitness: Third Edition (Paperback)

This book has a lot of good stuff in it. It covers all types of running from the 5k to the Ultra marathon. Lots of tips regarding different training procedures and how to eat properly. I also like the focus on the mental aspects of running. Lots of testimony from experienced runners. Good book.