Complete Book Of Running For Women

Häftad, Engelska, 2000

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It's the simplest, fastest, most accessible way to fitness and more women than ever are discovering its unique benefits - the stress relief, weight management, endurance, and self esteem. You don't need a partner, equipment, or even much time. Here, every question about the overwhelming popular activity that builds endurance, melts fat, and even prevents illness is answered. Authoritative and friendly, THE COMPLETE BOOK OF RUNNING FOR WOMEN is a sourcebook for both beginners and long-time runners. Along with wisdom drawn from the author's personal experience, you'll find advice from the experts: coaches, exercise physiologists, nutritionists, doctors and other women runners. Including question and answer sections and a complete list of resources. This book will tell you everything you need to know to be off and running toward better health and richer living.

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Utgivningsdatum2000-09-18
Mått156 x 235 x 41 mm
Vikt565 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor416
FörlagSimon & Schuster
ISBN9780671017033

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ContentsIntroductionPART I Why Run?1 Running for the Body2 Running for the Mind3 Sex DifferencesESSAY: SAYING IS BEING, BY DAWSON WINCHPART II Becoming a Runner4 The Mindset5 The Elements of Running6 Running Safely7 Finding MotivationESSAY: OUT THE DOOR -- TWICE, BY PATRICIA LOCKHARTPART III Calories, Carbos, and Weight Concerns8 The Nutrients You Need9 Your Healthy Weight10 Body ImageESSAY: BIGGER AND BETTER, BY SUSAN LINDFORSPART IV Your Special Concerns as a Woman11 Menstruation12 Pregnancy13 MenopauseESSAY: "SHUFFLING" FOR BALANCE (AND THE OCCASIONAL PITCHER OF BEER), BY ELIZABETH SHIMERPART V Getting into Gear14 Shoes15 Clothing16 Other Stuff...ESSAY: THANK YOU, MR. SIDELINES, BY MEG WALDRONPART VI Running Enhancements17 Stretching18 Strength Training19 Cross-Training20 Treadmill RunningESSAY: HURT SO GOOD, BY VIDA MORKUNASPART VII Racing21 The Joy of Racing22 Training to Race23 The 5-K and 10-K24 The Marathon and Half-MarathonESSAY: CHAMPIONS, BY MEGAN OTHERSEN GORMANPART VIII Injury Prevention and Treatment25 Preventing Injury26 Common Injuries27 Stitches and Other Running GlitchesESSAY: LETTING GO, BY MARLENE CIMONSPART IX Running for a Lifetime28 Running and Family29 Fifty-Plus30 A Celebration of Women's RunningESSAY: RUNNING TO CATCH THE HERO INSIDE, BY KATHRINE SWITZERAppendixIndex