Six years ago, I had to start running due to my employment. I never ran "seriously" prior to that, aside from in the playground as a child and teenager when I played pick-up basketball. After several months my employment no longer required that I run, and although I made great strides (no pun intended!) I stopped running. I started out unable to complete a one-mile run, and ended up finishing five-mile runs.
Recently I quit smoking, and decided to replace it with something healthy and active, so I chose running. I enjoyed running when I had to run, and I bought Ryan Robert's book. I wish I had this information when I ran six years ago! While it can be as simple as to just go outside and start running, there are many things that can make the "sport" so much healthier and safe for us. Mr. Robert's book tells us those things and more in an easy-to-read format and plain language.
From the benefits of epinephrine to tips on running in the elements, this book covers everything you should know if you're starting a running regimen. If you have some experience, as I did when I started reading The Ultimate Beginner's Running Guide, you will still find plenty of useful information. Pronation, the physical mechanics of your running stride and step, is covered in detail. Pronation is very important for several reasons, including preventing injuries and maximizing the physical rewards of running. Warming up and cooling down, staying motivated mentally, stretching properly, and so much more is discussed and presented in a way that is positive regardless of your current level of ability. The information is presented plainly and casually, making even the technical stuff simple to digest.
My only complaint is centered around the several routines that are presented. The routines themselves are very helpful for beginners who might not otherwise know where to start. However, the routines are only based on running for lengths of time. I run for distance in my regimen, and after I'm comfortable with that distance, I then work on time for that distance. From there I choose another distance and repeat. I would have liked to see some routines based on distance as well as time.
Overall, if you are not active and have decided to start running, or you are active and want to incorporate running into your routine, this book is for you. It's a light yet extremely informative read that I will recommend to anyone interested in running for fun, fitness, or both. Running has quickly become a special part of my life, and this book has given me a lot of direction to help me run safely and productively. If Ryan Robert writes another book about running, I will preorder it without hesitation.
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