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| Which running books would you recommend? (Read 771 times) |
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posted: 5/12/2008 at 6:57 PM |
I am a new runner, and only recently completed the couch to 5K. I am looking for more info on the sport and was wondering if you could recommend some books that you found helpful.
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posted: 5/12/2008 at 7:07 PM |
Scott, you might be interested in this group.
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posted: 5/12/2008 at 7:11 PM |
| Thank You. That is exactly what I was looking for. |
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posted: 5/14/2008 at 10:45 AM |
I recommend The Complete Runner's Hanbookby Bob Glover.
His running classes in Central Park were not for me, but I like his book. It is big and covers everything! |
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posted: 5/14/2008 at 10:48 AM |
find books by Dr. George Sheehan....
Fixx's two books are also good.... |
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posted: 6/2/2008 at 6:17 PM
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| Daniels' Running Formula. |
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posted: 6/2/2008 at 7:03 PM |
I finished the C25K program late last year, so am still a beginner with only a few short races under my belt, and I agree on the recommendation on the Bob Glover book:
Quote from PrinceJ on 5/14/2008 at 10:45 AM:I recommend The Complete Runner's Hanbookby Bob Glover.
It's comprehensive without being packed full of hyper-technical training info that's overwhelming for a beginner (if you're anything like me, you don't really have a race pace and knowing how to pace yourself is still limited to run/walk)
I did also quite enjoy Hal Higdon's marathon book and John Bingham's "No Need For Speed". Neither is as comprehensive as Bob Glover's book (and I suspect you'd very quickly outgrow them), but both are inspiring for a newbie who loves to read about running. I've read a couple of the Galloway books, but they seem to have way too much white space for my taste - I like my books dense.
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posted: 6/2/2008 at 7:03 PM |
Runners World, Complete Book of Running, by Amby Burfoot
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posted: 6/2/2008 at 7:11 PM |
| Quote from PrinceJ on 5/14/2008 at 10:45 AM: I recommend The Complete Runner's Hanbookby Bob Glover.
I'll second that. It's kind of a KISS book--gives the basics and good advice. This is one of the books I grabbed when cobbling together my marathon training plan. |
Kirsten
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.: 2008 Goals :.
• Get down to 123#s and STAY there!
• Run 1500 miles
• Make it to 1st marathon - Milwaukee Lakefront - in my home state of WI
• PRs: 5k ~ 15k ~ 25k |
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posted: 6/2/2008 at 7:16 PM |
| Quote from Carps10 on 6/2/2008 at 6:17 PM: Daniels' Running Formula.
Agreed. Awsome book. Second Edition is more geared for recreational runners, but definitely geared towards training for performance at any level, whether the goal is a 25 min 5K or 15 min 5K |
2008 Goals: 5K PB - Hopefully at CF Nationals
Run another ½ marathon
Run consistant milage |
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posted: 6/2/2008 at 7:41 PM |
Quote from jEfFgObLuE on 6/2/2008 at 7:14 PM:
Dude, I love this book! Especially the chapter on the experience of great runners. I love Ironman Mark Allen's realization that he had to win the race based on the "terms of the race" instead of on his "own terms". Very insightful. That helps me when I'm dying in the last mile of a 5k and I just wanna quit, but I keep on going since I haven't reached the finnish line yet.
Jeff |
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posted: 8/8/2008 at 2:09 AM |
| For enjoyment try - Running with the Buffaloes by Chris Lear |
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posted: 8/8/2008 at 2:35 AM
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I was going to buy books also, but you can google just about any of the info thats found in all of those books.
The single one thing that made me not buy a book: a web site called Runningahead.com
Free advice, fairly good search engine for anything that you're looking for. You have a question- experienced people are here to help you for free.
You have speed demons, apes, gorillas, flying monkeys, doctors, youngesters, old folks(sorry- mature)snails and everything in between- new stories and advice every hour.
RA is my running book..... |
Goal:weigh 180# BMI 28- lower that to healthy range to 155-160# (work in progress)
5K PR:27:14 June 28,2008- first race (3rd in age group)
5K NEW PR:26:40 - July 19, 2008
10K PR: in training using 1/2 Maraothon training program just because
HM PR: just a fleeting thought right now
26.2 PR: maybe in 2 years? |
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posted: 8/8/2008 at 5:14 PM
modified: 8/8/2008 at 5:15 PM |
Programmed to Run by Thomas Miller made the single biggest improvement in my running. It contains a lot of excellent information on form as well as numerous drills and exercises to help improve it.
Tom |
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