Run For Your Life A Book For Beginning Women Runners,9780399527562

Run For Your Life A Book For Beginning Women Runners

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9780399527562
ISBN10: 0399527567
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-04-02
Publisher(s): Perigee Trade
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Summary

Here is the lowdown on what beginning women runners need to get moving -- from that first jog down the block, to simple training programs, to racing and cross-training.

Author Biography

Deborah Reber has been running for more than half her life, first as a sprinter and hurdler, qualifying for the Junior Olympic National Championships, and now as a distance runner. She has been a member of the Road Runner's Club of America for the past seven years, and has run dozens of races, including three New York Marathons, and most recently, the Los Angeles Marathon.

Table of Contents

Foreword xi
Introduction 1(6)
Did you Say Sweat? Making a Commitment to Being Fit
7(14)
What Is Exercise?
9(4)
Women and Exercise
13(6)
Make a Commitment and Set Goals
19(2)
Why Become a Runner? The (Many) Benefits of Running
21(17)
Physical Benefits of Running
22(6)
Emotional and Mental Benefits of Running
28(8)
Running Is for Everyone, Anytime, Anywhere
36(2)
What to Wear: Finding the Right Running Gear
38(22)
Finding the Right Running Shoe
39(6)
Running Clothes for Women
45(6)
Accessories for Runners
51(3)
Dressing for the Weather
54(3)
Running Apparel---Focus on Women's Wear
57(3)
Keep It Loose: The Importance of Stretching
60(14)
The Importance of Stretching
62(4)
Running Stretches and Techniques
66(8)
Take it in Stride: Beginning Your Running Program
74(19)
The Basic Mechanics of Running
75(6)
How Running Will Feel
81(5)
Running for Beginners
86(4)
Sample Weekly Workout Schedules
90(3)
All Dressed Up, Now Where to Run? Finding Great Running Spots
93(19)
Where to Run
95(13)
What to Run On
108(4)
To Carb or Not to Carb: Eating to Run
112(16)
Carbohydrates, Fat and Protien
113(5)
The Importance of Water for Women and Runners
118(2)
How Caffeine Affects Running
120(1)
Energy Bars and Other Enhancement Products
121(5)
When to Eat in Relation to Your Runs
126(2)
Keeping the Faith: How to Stay Motivated
128(18)
Make (and Keep) Running Dates
131(1)
Vary the Route
132(2)
Brunch
134(1)
Run with Music
135(2)
Start a Running Log
137(2)
Sign up for Races
139(2)
Run with a Dog
141(1)
Mind Games and Rituals
142(3)
Be Flexible (and Forgiving)
145(1)
Safety First: Running Safely, Running Injury-Free
146(25)
Safety Tips for Women Runners
147(10)
Safety and the Elements
157(4)
Injuries, Aches and Pains
161(9)
The Key to Injury Is Prevention
170(1)
On Your Mark: Are Road Races for You?
171(21)
What to Expect When You're Racing
172(10)
Why Race?
182(3)
Women-Only Events and Races for a Cause
185(1)
The Different Road Races
186(3)
Some Great Races for Women
189(3)
Want To Pick Up The Pace? Getting Stronger, Getting Faster
192(15)
Speed Training
193(8)
Cross-Training
201(6)
Epilogue 207(2)
Acknowledgments 209(4)
Resources 213(4)
Index 217(6)
About the Author 223

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