Running: Getting Started
by Jeff Galloway
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Author: Jeff GallowayEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-01-15
ISBN: 1841262420
Number of pages: 231
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Fachverlag und Buchhandel GmbH
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Book Review: Great advice for getting started with running!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been running for about three months now, and recently became interested in Jeff Galloway's training methods. I picked up a few of his books, including this one. Running: Getting Started gives the reader a thorough introduction to the sport of running and Jeff Galloway's "run/walk/run" approach. It covers a variety of important subjects, such as buying running shoes, how to start training, cross-training, nutrition, running form, dealing with different weather conditions, aches and pains, motivation, and running at different ages. There are many nuggets of wisdom and practical advice. The book is attractively presented with glossy pages and color pictures.
There are a couple of minor downsides and watch-outs. The writing style is a little clumsy in parts, but not to the point that it's distracting. It's also worth noting that this book is clearly aimed at the beginning runner. If you're more of an experienced runner looking for insight into Jeff Galloway's techniques or his advice on training for a race, you are probably better off buying Galloway's Book on Running or one of his books designed for race training (5K and 10K, half marathon, marathon, etc.)
I'm very happy I bought this book, and it has given me a lot of useful insights that I have been able to apply to my training. Jeff Galloway's training techniques are helping me run longer distances at a good pace WITHOUT feeling exhausted!
Summary of Running: Getting Started
Running Getting Started is a practical and motivational guide to getting into the running lifestyle for people of all fitness levels. It features a dedicated mailing and e-mail campaign to targeted sports and fitness media. Have you ever wanted to start running - either to get fit or just for fun - but didn't know where to start? This practical and easy-to-understand volume offers a simple, motivational training technique that will help anyone get into the running lifestyle. Running - Getting Started is packed with expert advice, hints and tips from a former Olympian, who has been injury-free for over 25 years, on everything you need to know - from starting your training to buying the right equipment and clothing, and from injury prevention and staying motivated to dietary and nutritional information. All of the methods and techniques described can be incorporated into even the busiest lifestyle, and will help improve wellbeing, relieve stress, and increase vitality.Running & Jogging Books
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