Running For Dummies

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Florence Griffith Joyner, John Hanc, Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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For Dummies
22 January 1999

Marathon & cross-country running

Running For Dummies is for everyone with a desire to run. If you’re a reforming couch potato, it helps ease you into a healthier lifestyle. If you have Olympic aspirations, take a look at different ways to improve your training. This easy-to-understand guide is also for those who want to:

Lose weight Decrease blood pressure Live longer Relieve stress Boost creativity Find a fun way to exercise

Find dependable guidance for buying running shoes. Explore ways to maximize your training program. Discover the races you’ll enjoy running. Coauthored by the “World’s Fastest Woman” and World Record holder Florence (Flo-Jo) Griffith Joyner, Running For Dummies has world-class advice on these topics and many more:

Nutrition and weight loss Hitting your stride Speed training Reaching your peak The day of the race Marathon training Identifying and treating injuries Cross-training and treadmill training Running for kids and seniors

Run around the block or around town. Tired of pavement? Run through the woods. Keep track of your personal progress in handy running logs in the back of the book. Improve your health, feel good about yourself, and have fun! With several million runners on the road today, you’ll find a lot of company, encouragement, and friends benefiting from this healthy and fun activity.

By: Florence Griffith Joyner, John Hanc
Foreword by: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 188mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780764550966
ISBN 10: 0764550969
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 22 January 1999
Recommended Age: From 18 To 99
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Florence Griffith Joyner, the ""World's Fastest Woman,"" won three gold and one silver medal in track and field at the '88 summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, in addition to a silver medal at the '84 Games in Los Angeles. In 1989, she was voted ""Most Outstanding Amateur Athlete in America"" and was inducted into the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1995. John Hanc is a running and fitness columnist for Newday and contributes frequently to Runner's World magazine. He is the author of The Essential Runner and The Essential Marathoner.

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