Running For Dummies

"Running For Dummies is a great guide for the beginning runner. . . easy–to–understand information filled with insightful tips. It s a must–read for the new runner."
Bill Hybl,
President, United States Olympic Committee

On Your Mark, Get Set . . . Run!

Assess your goals and develop a running routine for fun, fitness, or "race–day" competition Focus on your form with expert tips and techniques Discover how to eat right and replenish your body after running Avoid injuries and stay in shape with simple strength training exercises Lace up with the best shoes, clothing, and running accessories Track your progress with a handy runner s log

Introduction.

How to Use This Book.

How This Book Is Organized.

Part I: Run, Baby, Run.

Part II: Basic Training.

Part III: The Competitive Edge.

Part IV: Fine–Tuning.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

The Running Log.

Icons Used in This Book.

Where to Go from Here.

Part I: Run, Baby, Run.

Chapter 1: The Second Running Boom.

Chapter 2: What Running Can Do for You.

Chapter 3: A Body in Motion.

Chapter 4: Your First Steps.

Chapter 5: Cruising for Shoes and Other Equipment.

Chapter 6: Nutrition for Runners.

Part II: Basic Training.

Chapter 7: Elements of Style.

Chapter 8: Warming Up, Stretching Out, and Cooling Down.

Chapter 9: Just for the Hill of It.

Chapter 10: Running in the Elements.

Chapter 11: Safety First.

Part III: The Competitive Edge.

Chapter 12: Advanced Training.

Chapter 13: A Day at the Races.

Chapter 14: Marathon or Bust.

Part IV: Fine–Tuning.

Chapter 15: Injuries and How to Treat Them.

Chapter 16: Cross–Training and Treadmill Training.

Chapter 17: Strength Training.

Chapter 18: Running for Women, Kids, and Seniors.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 19: More Than Ten Ways to Sharpen Your Mental Edge.

Chapter 20: Ten Beautiful Races.

Chapter 21: Ten Great Races for Women.

Chapter 22: Ten First–Time–Friendly Marathons.

Chapter 23: Ten Great Web Sites for Runners.

Appendix: Running Clubs.

Running Log.

Index.

Book Registration Information.

Florence Griffith Joyner, the "World′s Fastest Woman," won three gold and one silver medal in track and field at the ′88 summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, in addition to a silver medal at the ′84 Games in Los Angeles. In 1989, she was voted "Most Outstanding Amateur Athlete in America" and was inducted into the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1995.
John Hanc is a running and fitness columnist for Newday and contributes frequently to Runner′s World magazine. He is the author of The Essential Runner and The Essential Marathoner.