Runner's World complete book of running : everything you need to know to run for fun, fitness and competition (Rev. and updated ed)

The sport of running is ever changing, be it the shoes to wear or the goals to set, the training methods to use or the role models to emulate.

But there is one constant: for nearly 40 years, "Runner's World" magazine has been recognized worldwide as the most reliable and authoritative source of running knowledge. And for the past 10 years, "Runner's World Complete Book of Running" has been the classic book of choice for runners looking to run better, longer, and faster.

Inside "Runner's World Complete Book of Running" are all the secrets of running laid bare, from a complete look at running injuries to the benefits of sports drinks versus water.

Beginner and veteran runners alike will find the best way to increase their endurance and train for a marathon, the best ways to start a running program, tips on buying and preserving running shoes, and so much more.

With all-new photos and a fresh design, this revised edition of "Runner's World Complete Book of Running" has the advice - both timeless and cutting-edge - that is guaranteed to maximize the reader's performance and running pleasure.