Zap! You're a Runner [Spiral-bound]

Greg McMillan (Author), Juliana Risner (Author)

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Review

Be ready for this book to take a beating. Prepare for dog-eared chapters and worn covers. This is not your average read-it-through-once-and-put-it-on-the-shelf book. It's a reference book you'll turn to often. Whether you're just stepping out the door or you've already started running and want to break through to that next level of fitness, take a copy of Zap! You're a Runner with you.

This illustrated and easy-to-read guide explains everything from how to buy the best running shoes for you to know how to calculate your daily caloric needs. You can complete your first 5K or start training for a marathon with this guide. It allows you to define and focus on your personal fitness levels and determine what rate of training will help you meet your goals. Greg McMillan M.S. and Juliana Risner have created a guide that's written with humor without losing the facts and important points. You'll be surprised at how easy it can be to become part of the running culture. It's as easy as Zap! --

Running is one of the fastest ways to get in shape, lose weight and its fun and convenient...according to the authors of Zap! You're a Runner. Zap! brings humor and focus to the world of running information. It's filled with practical advice and great insights about starting a running program and sticking to it. For instance, Zap! recommends the following to keep your motivation high: 1) Think of your running as a break from your everyday worries and responsibilities. 2) Get involved in a fun run to bring a sense of. accomplishment and camaraderie to your running. 3) Set realistic goals and tell them to a friend -- you're more likely to stick with goals that have been made public. 4) Keep a running log to watch your progress. The authors have created two flexible training plans. The first is an easy-to-follow run/walk plan followed by a schedule to prepare you for a 5k or 10k race. And for those people who say that they just dont have time, one of the plans starts with just 15-20 minutes a day, three days a week -- something even the busiest of us can fit into our schedules. The book's workbook style allows you to read the sections you're most interested in at the moment without feeling lost or that you've missed something. And the fill-in-the-blank charts and quizzes let you apply what you've learned to your own situation. A great book for new runners and walkers who want quality information quickly and easily. -- From the Author

About the Author

Greg McMillan, M.S. is a runner, researcher, coach, writer and editor. McMillan, together with Juliana Risner, publishes Peak Running Performance, a bi-monthly newsletter dedicated to helping runners of all levels improve their running and fitness.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 109 pages
• Publisher: Road Runner Sports (May 21, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967097703
• ISBN-13: 978-0967097701
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,504,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Time I Write A Review! A Fantastic Guide!, December 21, 1999

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Julie Schwartz (San Diego) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zap! You're a Runner (Spiral-bound)

I just got back from a 50 minute run and while I was running, I decided it is time I need to let others know how terrific this training guide is! I consider myself a true beginner at running and I was the typical person who went out for a "run" every now and then and was miserable through the whole thing and woke up extremely sore.

When I saw this book, I knew it was perfect for me. It has a built in weekly training program that keeps you motivated. It takes you from a true beginner level and slowly builds your muscles, endurance and confidence. You start with a run/walk program and progress to a running program that contains endurance, stamina and stride workouts.

I am in my 8th week and am now running distances I never thought I could do. My average heart rate during the workouts have dropped nearly 20 beats! But most of all, I now have confidence in myself that I can go out for a 5 mile run and feel good when I am done.

Thanks Julianna and Greg! A Great Book!