\u201cWith over 300 photos to illustrate everything from strides to strength programs, the authors clearly and concisely give readers helpful advice to improve their practice. Runners of all levels will appreciate the book\u2019s breadth and encouraging tone . . . This is an informative, friendly guide that all runners can grow with and will likely return to over time.\u201d
\n\u2014Publishers Weekly<\/i><\/b>, starred review<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is so good. Honestly, I think this is the best running book ever.\u201d
\n\u2014Bob Anderson,<\/b>\u00a0founder of\u00a0Runner\u2019s World<\/i>\u00a0and of the Double Road Race 15K Challenge and the Double Training Program<\/p>\n
\u201cBuild Your Running Body<\/i>\u00a0represents something new and needed in sports literature. This is the \u2018right stuff\u2019 for runners who want to get faster, enjoy running more, and stay injury-free for a lifetime.\u201d
\n\u2014Bill Rodgers,<\/b>\u00a0four-time winner of both the New York City and Boston marathons<\/p>\n
\u201cAt last, a running book that shows us how to enjoy running all through life, and that\u2019s as interesting as the sport we love so much.\u201d
\n\u2014Kathrine Switzer,<\/b>\u00a0first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon and author of\u00a0Marathon Woman<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u201cThe best running book ever.\u201d \u2014Bob Anderson, founder of\u00a0Runner\u2019s World<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Whether you’re a miler or an ultramarathoner, if you want a fit, fast, and injury-resistant running body, there’s a better way to train than relentlessly pursuing mileage. This easy-to-use workout manual draws on the latest research in running physiology to target all the components that go into every stride\u2014including muscles, connective tissue, cardiovascular fitness, energy production, the nervous system, hormones, and the brain. With the breakthrough whole-body training program in\u00a0Build Your Running Body<\/i>, runners will improve their times, run longer and more comfortably, and reduce injury.<\/p>\n
With more than 150 workouts\u2014<\/b>from weightlifting and cross-training to resistance exercises and plyometrics\u2014fine-tuned to individual skill levels and performance goals, PLUS:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0393 photos<\/b>\u00a0that make it easy to follow every step of every workout
\n\u2022\u00a010 training programs<\/b>\u00a0to help runners of all levels integrate the total-body plan into their daily routines
\n\u2022\u00a0Interviews with leading runners, exercise scientists, and coaches\u2014<\/b>learn how elite runners train today
\n\u2022\u00a0Race strategy<\/b>\u00a0for the crucial weeks leading up to the competition and through to the finish line
\n\u2022\u00a0Exercises to prevent injury<\/b>\u00a0and rehabilitate common running ailments
\n\u2022\u00a0Seasoned insight<\/b>\u00a0on barefoot running, the pros and cons of stretching, and other hot-button topics
\n\u2022\u00a0Nutrition guidance<\/b>\u00a0on carbs, proteins, fats, and weight loss
\n\u2022\u00a0More than 30 recipes<\/b>\u00a0to speed recovery and cement fitness gains
\n\u2022\u00a0Beginners’ guidelines<\/b>\u00a0every step of the way
\n\u2022\u00a0Valuable tips<\/b>\u00a0on proper apparel, tracking your progress, and more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9013,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"product_cat":[29],"product_tag":[],"yoast_head":"\n