Runner's World Guide to Road Racing

by mcdonald-neitz-katie-neitz-katie-mcdonald

Whether you are a competitive or a recreational runner, the "Runner's World Guide to Road Racing" is a must-have book to help you prepare for and perform your best on race day. It is packed with advice on training, nutrition, and injury rehabilitation and prevention as well as other invaluable information to help readers achieve their peak running performance.Featuring distance-specific training programmes, eating plans, race-day strategies and advice on achieving the optimal mental state for competition, the book is designed to suit runners of all experience levels. Whether you are a beginner who is starting from scratch, or have been running for years, you can use this book safe in the knowledge that every tip, instruction and recommendation included has been tried and tested by the experts at "Runner's World."

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

272 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book informative
I kind of wish the plan calendar could have been explained a bit better but all in all great read

[Colleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't normally fall prey to exercise and diet books, but I'm seriously thinking about buying this one. It's helped enormously with my training and I'm already seeing results in my speed and distance because of following their program. I don't know if I'd recommend this to a totally green runner, but if you've got a few miles under your belt and are wondering how to better yourself, this will give you some direction.

[Kasey Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great little beginner's guide. It's nothing world-shaking and you can find all of this information on the internet, but it's all good stuff. I like reference books and how-to guides, and this is a solid one.

[Rachael · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been running for 5 months and have done roughly 5 races. The beginning of this book was OK but then had a lot of great information. Anyone just starting running/racing this is a great book. Some items made me sad like the Boston Marathon talk and lance Armstrong.

[Mai · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good guide. I refer to it often!

[Ajh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good section on nutrition.

[Michelle Lines · Rating 4 out of 5]

I followed a modified version of the 5K training plan and got my first PR in three years, so that's something! I'm modifying their marathon training plan for NYC this fall - we'll see!

[Katy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great info.. Glad I read it.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Motivate me! What a great book for a person who wants to tackle being a runner. I'm all over and are enjoying the training guide for the upcoming 5k I'm going to be running.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great training plans! And has good nutrition tips. I would recommend this book to any runner no matter your running level.

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fine resource for beginners, but I was disappointed that it didn't offer me much in the way of new knowledge.

[Denver · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book for runners who have competed in a small race and are ready to up the level of intensity. Great descriptions of training methods.

[Daniel haris · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's motivated me!