{"product_id":"running-for-dummies-isbn-9780764550966","title":"Running For Dummies","description":"\u003ci\u003eRunning For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is for everyone with a desire to run. If you’re a reforming couch potato, it helps ease you into a healthier lifestyle. If you have Olympic aspirations, take a look at different ways to improve your training. This easy-to-understand guide is also for those who want to:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLose weight\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecrease blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLive longer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelieve stress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoost creativity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind a fun way to exercise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind dependable guidance for buying running shoes. Explore ways to maximize your training program. Discover the races you’ll enjoy running. Coauthored by the “World’s Fastest Woman” and World Record holder Florence (Flo-Jo) Griffith Joyner, \u003ci\u003eRunning For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has world-class advice on these topics and many more:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNutrition and weight loss\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHitting your stride\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeed training\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaching your peak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe day of the race\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarathon training\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying and treating injuries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCross-training and treadmill training\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRunning for kids and seniors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Run around the block or around town. Tired of pavement? Run through the woods. Keep track of your personal progress in handy running logs in the back of the book. Improve your health, feel good about yourself, and have fun! With several million runners on the road today, you’ll find a lot of company, encouragement, and friends benefiting from this healthy and fun activity.  Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How to Use This Book.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How This Book Is Organized.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part I: Run, Baby, Run.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part II: Basic Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part III: The Competitive Edge.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part IV: Fine-Tuning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part V: The Part of Tens.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Running Log.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Icons Used in This Book.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Where to Go from Here.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part I: Run, Baby, Run.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: The Second Running Boom.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: What Running Can Do for You.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: A Body in Motion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Your First Steps.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Cruising for Shoes and Other Equipment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Nutrition for Runners.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part II: Basic Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Elements of Style.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Warming Up, Stretching Out, and Cooling Down.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: Just for the Hill of It.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Running in the Elements.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: Safety First.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part III: The Competitive Edge.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Advanced Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: A Day at the Races.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: Marathon or Bust.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part IV: Fine-Tuning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: Injuries and How to Treat Them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16: Cross-Training and Treadmill Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17: Strength Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18: Running for Women, Kids, and Seniors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part V: The Part of Tens.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 19: More Than Ten Ways to Sharpen Your Mental Edge.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 20: Ten Beautiful Races.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 21: Ten Great Races for Women.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 22: Ten First-Time-Friendly Marathons.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 23: Ten Great Web Sites for Runners.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix: Running Clubs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Running Log.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e 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.  \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e – Bill Hybl,\u003cbr\u003e President, United States Olympic Committee\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn Your Mark, Get Set . . . 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