Running for Beginners

By Ken Border

Keeping healthy and fit is by no means easy. There are several ways to keep fit and running is one among the best and the easiest options to stay healthy and fit.

Running for Beginners will cover :
Essentials for Running
Running Schedules
Clothing and shoes
Keeping Yourself Motivated
Safety

• Language: English
• Publisher: AP Publishing
• Release date: Oct 26, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301610938

Ken Border

Ken is a fitness enthusiast and has participated in several marathons and running competitions. He has been working with several weight loss programs to provide guidance and training for running and keeping fit.

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Running for Beginners

Smashwords Edition

Copyright 2012 Ken Border. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer: Please note that information provided in this book is for informational purposes only. As with any new exercise program, it is best to contact your doctor first to ascertain your health level and whether this is the right program for you.

If you feel pain or shortness of breath at any point during a run, please stop what you are doing and contact your doctor.

Table of Contents

Chapter0 - Introduction

Chapter 1 – Benefits of Running

Chapter 2 – Why do you Want to Run?

Chapter 3 – Nutrition Tips to Keep you Fit

Chapter 4 – Common Injuries While Running

Chapter 5 – What to Wear

Chapter 6 – Choosing Your Clothing

Chapter 7 – Safety

Chapter 8 – Tips for Consistent Running

Chapter 9 – How to Run

Chapter 10 – A Running Day Schedule

Chapter 11 – Keeping Motivated

Chapter 12 – Training Schedules

Chapter 13 – Keep Running

Introduction

Everyone wants to get into shape, whether they admit it or not. And while walking is certainly one way to get started, when you want results, you want them fast. More people are looking to running to help them get the body they want, in the time they have. Because you don't have to work out as long, you can fit running into your day, without any trouble.

Even if you’ve never run before, you can become a runner. You don’t have to run marathons in order to get into shape, you just need to start putting one foot in front of the other – again and again.

This book is going to teach you the essentials of how to prepare to run, how to start (even if you’ve never run before), and