So you’re thinking about running? Well stop thinking and get started. You might not want to become an elite athlete, but running is great exercise and fun too! This book guides you through the basics of running – choosing the right kit, getting started with a training plan and help to avoid common running injuries – and also acts as a guide to staying motivated through the long miles and cold mornings that you’ll face as you train to become fitter and healthier. Running is peaceful, helps you de-stress at the end of a long day, and gives you time to set your mind straight and enjoy life more. Whether you’re a novice runner taking up the sport for the first time, and wanting to get started, or you want to improve your performance, there’s plenty of hints and tips here to help you. This book will help you achieve your goals as a runner, whether that’s to get through your first race, improve your performance at your second, or simply achieve an improved level of fitness. The pleasure of running is that it’s easy to get started, and every time you hit the road you get a little bit faster and a little bit fitter so that eventually you are able to relax, enjoy the moment, and simply run.