Elizabeth Hufton Knihy

The ultimate running handbook with training advice from 5K to 10K, marathons, triathlons and more.

How to train for both sport and competition running, including individual preparation plans, advanced schedules and expert advice on every aspect, all shown in over 280 photographs.

The perfect introduction to one of today's tastest-growing and most popular activities, full of tips to help you stay motivated and keep running.

Running is one of the most popular activities worldwide, and is an enjoyable and accessible way to get fit. To help you get started, this book provides practical advice on progressive walk/run routines, a six-week plan of running for fitness, and exercises to build up strength. It covers races of different distances, and includes some of the world's greatest races - from sprint and middle-distance racing to fast long-distance racing, marathons, off-road and ultrarunning, triathlons and adventure racing. Illustrated with over 550 photographs and illustrations, this expert book is essential reading for anyone who wants to run at any level.