The Everything Running Book

Description for THE EVERYTHING RUNNING BOOK: FROM CIRCLING THE BLOCK TO COMPLETING A MARATHON, TRICKS AND TIPS TO MAKE YOU A BETTER RUNNER by Art Liberman with Stephen Pribut, D.P.M., and Carlo DeVito:

Statistics show that people who run regularly are thinner, have lower cholesterol, and live longer, healthier lives. But starting a running regimen isn't as easy as picking up a pair of sneakers and shooting out the door. There are many issues to consider -- from avoiding knee and back injuries to getting the right nutrition.

THE EVERYTHING "RM" RUNNING BOOK -- written by a longtime marathon runner, a podiatrist, and a publishing professional -- is an essential reference for novices and marathon veterans alike, answering many important questions that every runner faces. This thorough book covers everything from off-track concerns -- such as eating right, stretching, and treatment of common injuries -- to lacing up the right pair of sneakers and embarking on a specialized running program. Whether readers are looking for a low-cost way to get in shape or are training for a marathon, THE EVERYTHING "RM" RUNNING BOOK is the ideal resource.

Features practical advice on:

-- What to eat -- and not to eat -- before and after a run

-- How to stretch before and after a run

-- Cross-training exercises

-- How to regulate water intake

-- Specific needs for female runners