A question for runners ...

[Mary•Poppins]

I have been an off and on runner. Recently, I have gotten serious about it and am enjoying it ... however, my body is not.

I am much better at reading a book about a subject ... so I was wondering if anyone could suggest a book about running for beginners (I would love to run a 1/2 marathon someday, but I need some sort of guidance.) Thanks in advance!

 

[SAHDad]

Here are some good beginner books:

The Courage to Start
No Need for Speed
Marathoning for Mortals - all three by John Bingham (aka The Penguin)

Running for Mortals - John Bingham & Jenny Hadfield

Galloways Book on Running - by Jeff Galloway

There are a whole slew of books out there for women beginning to run. They have lots of advice which I cannot personally judge, so I am a little hesitant to recommend any of them specifically.

Also, head on over to the WISH forum here on the Disboards - plenty of runners there, with lots of advice.

 

[RunningGirl]

I have been an off and on runner. Recently, I have gotten serious about it and am enjoying it ... however, my body is not.

I am much better at reading a book about a subject ... so I was wondering if anyone could suggest a book about running for beginners (I would love to run a 1/2 marathon someday, but I need some sort of guidance.) Thanks in advance!

I second Marathoning for Mortals.

And, if you want more inspiration than instruction Born to Run is a wonderful book!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I liked John Bingham's book Marathoning for mortals. Even if you don't run a half or full marathon, it has great beginner's information.

I trained for my second marathon using it. (I had coaches for my first one through Team in Training.)

 

[redlight]

Thanks for the information.

 

[Mary•Poppins]

Thank you so much for the information! I am ordering a few of them right now.

 

[TriMom]

I love Non Runners Marathon Trainer by David Whitsett
Not only does it give advice for the physical aspect of running, but it teaches mental tricks to break through difficult spots in your training. I have notice that I apply them to many different aspects of my life - not just running.


http://www.amazon.com/Non-Runners-Marathon-Trainer-David-Whitsett/dp/1570281823

 

[Mary•Poppins]

Thank you TRIMOM. That book looks great also. I need all the help I can get as far as dealing with the physical aspects of training. I don't get out of breath, my legs are just weak and the next day my joints are hurting just a little too much. I am only running 2 miles at this point, but I can only run every other day. Hoping the books will help. Thank you again!