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Run

For Fun, 5K, 10K, Half & Marathon
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Run by Justin Bowyer is a comprehensive guide designed to inspire and support both new and seasoned runners. It offers practical advice on various aspects of running, from crafting effective training plans to understanding nutrition and injury prevention. Accessible and motivational, the book aims to enhance your running journey, whether you're training for a marathon or simply aiming to improve fitness.
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This book may appeal to you if you're passionate about improving your fitness and overall well-being through running. It's an excellent choice if you are keen to explore strategies and insights to enhance your performance and enjoy your running journey, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned runner.

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Covers all the reasons to run, the types of running, who can take part, getting started, where to run, how to keep safe, nutrition, gadgets, good techniques โ€“ and how to keep that motivation! It includes a variety of sample running plans for different age groups, levels and goals. With clear and accessible text, and tons of images.

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The ultimate guide to one of the simplest and most effective forms of exercise. Why waste money and resources on petrol and gym membership when you can get a workout from your front door?

Run covers all the reasons to run, the types of running, who can take part, how to prepare, what you need, where to run, how to keep safe, running nutrition, extra gadgets, good techniquesโ€”and how to keep that motivation!

It includes a variety of sample running plans for different age groups, levels and goals, so is ideal for beginners to intermediate runners. With clear and accessible text, and attractive illustration.

Author: Justin Bowyer is a writer and journalist for numerous health and sports magazines including Outdoor Fitness and Runner's World, where he contributes regular race reports, features, and kit reviews. He has a passion for sports nutrition and advances in training techniques, has completed 20 marathons and is a keen endurance and 'ultra' runner; he placed eighth in the 78-mile Namibia Ultra in 2010.

Foreword by David Castle, runner, journalist and Editor of Running Fitness Magazine.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786640857

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Spiral bound

Date Published: 14 December 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 300 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Foreword by David Castle

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 470g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Justin Bowyer is a writer and journalist for numerous health and sports magazines including Outdoor Fitness and Runnerโ€™s World, where he contributes regular race reports, features and kit reviews. He has a passion for sports nutrition and advances in training techniques, has completed 20 marathons and is a keen endurance and โ€˜ultraโ€™ runner; he placed eighth in 78 mile Namibia Ultra in 2010. ย 
Foreword by David Castle, runner, journalist and Editor of Running Fitness Magazine.

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