Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running: the Best Advice to Get Started, Stay Motivated, Lose Weight, Run Injury-Free, Be Safe, and Train for Any Distance

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Title Page; Contents; Acknowledgments; Foreword; Introduction; 1) Women and Running; 2) Tools of the Trade; 3) A Beginner's Guide to Frequently Asked Questions; 4) The Principles of Training; 5) From Walking to Jogging: Training for the Beginner; 6) From Jogging to Running: Training for the Intermediate Runner; 7) From Running to Racing: Training for the Advanced Runner; 8) On Racing Well; 9) Conquering the Marathon; 10) Solo or Social; 11) The Balancing Act; 12) Staying Motivated and Beyond: Mental Aspects of Running; 13) Eat Right to Run your Best.;This nuts-and-bolts guide is designed specifically to address the unique challenges and rewards the sport presents to the fastest growing segment of the market--women runners. More than 10 million women across the country now identify themselves as regular runners. In response to the dramatic increase in the number of women in the sport, Dagny Scott Barrios and the experts at Runner's World have created this singular guide--now updated with 25 percent new material--where women will discover how to: train for any race, from a 5K to a marathon eat nutritiously and for maximum energy lose weight permanently deal with self-consciousness and body image run during pregnancy and through menopause choose the best clothes and accessories run anywhere safely prevent and treat injuries, especially those that women are most likely to encounter With clear photographs, running sidebars, and testimonials from women runners of all ages and abilities, this comprehensive resource provides the most current practical advice available anywhere for women runners of all levels. Title Page Contents Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction 1) Women and Running 2) Tools of the Trade 3) A Beginner's Guide to Frequently Asked Questions 4) The Principles of Training 5) From Walking to Jogging: Training for the Beginner 6) From Jogging to Running: Training for the Intermediate Runner 7) From Running to Racing: Training for the Advanced Runner 8) On Racing Well 9) Conquering the Marathon 10) Solo or Social 11) The Balancing Act 12) Staying Motivated and Beyond: Mental Aspects of Running 13) Eat Right to Run your Best. 14) Slimming Down: The Runner's Weight-Loss Program15) Body Image Issues 16) Caring for your Body 17) Safety 18) The Well-Rounded Runner 19) The Pregnant Runner 20) The Younger Runner 21) The Older Runner Index Copyright Back Cover.