Run: For Fun, 5K, 10K, Half & Marathon

by Justin Bowyer, David Castle (Foreword)

The ultimate guide to one of the simplest and most effective forms of exercise. Why waste money and resources on petrol and gym membership when you can get a workout from your front door? This book covers all the reasons to run, the types of running, who can take part, how to prepare, what you need, where to run, how to keep safe, running nutrition, extra gadgets, good techniques - and how to keep that motivation! It includes a variety of sample running plans for different age groups, levels and goals, so is ideal for beginners to intermediate runners. With clear and accessible text, and attractive illustration.

176 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Leah]

Nothing groundbreaking or life-changing here, everything mentioned was pretty obvious to even the most novice of runners (don't skimp on your shoes! don't have your music so loud that you can't hear what's going on around you! don't try a new gel/bar the day of the race and be stuck with a terrible flavor!).

Throughout the book there are ~inspiring~ quotes and one was from Ben Franklin. The book listed him as a US President. ...I understand this was published in the UK but surely that should have been caught.

[Kylie Young]

This book was written for someone who has never picked up or perhaps even seen a pair of running shoes in their life, or maybe it's more for someone who has never heard about running.
I wanted this book to be all about how to get to a 5k,10k... ultra marathon through a set plan. This is included but this book just has so much unnecessary nonsense

[Kes Kanlaya]

Good for new runners. The book includes all basic and important things before you hit the road.

[Lindsey]

Great information

[Ben Fish]

Does what it says on the tin!