Get Into Running: Teach Yourself

Summary:
Get into Running will enable you to enjoy a managable training programme that fits into your lifestyle. It will improve your technique, focus your mind and inspire a nutritious diet. Packed full of essential advice on everything from kit and route planning to technique and psychology, this invaluable guide will motivate you take up running...and stick with it.

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.

TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of running.

THINGS TO REMEMBER
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

• The author has over 20 years of experience in health and fitness.
• Ideal whether you want to improve your fitness, lose weight or compete in an event.
• This book can help you find a training programme to suit your needs.
• Includes nutritious recipies for a balanced lifestyle.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
1. Why run?
2. Getting started
3. Get it right and stay running!
4. Exercise psychology - the running habit
5. Food on the run
6. Cross training
7. Can I still run if...?
8. Events and races
Appendix
Taking it further
Glossary
Index

About the Author(s):
Sara Kirkham is a full-time nutritionist and fitness consultant. She was formerly a nutrition consultant and weight-loss expert for David Lloyd Leisure, and developed successful diet and weight loss programmes for thousands of members, in addition to developing the company's nutrition website.