The Competitive Runner's Handbook: The Bestselling Guide to Running 5Ks through Marathons
About this product
For both runners entering that first neighborhood race and elite marathoners, trainers Bob and Shelly-lynn Florence Glover's completely revised guide is the book on training to compete.
A book that's already sold close to 200,000 copies, The Competitive Runner's Handbook will now offer all the latest information needed to design basic training programs; special workouts to increase strength, endurance, and power; schedules and worksheets to develop individual goals; and specifics on preparing for all kinds of races—with an emphasis on the 10K and the marathon. Informed by their over thirty years of coaching experience, the Glovers give winning tips on alternative training, footwear and diet, and common injuries and illnesses, as well as sensible advice on balancing running with work and home life. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers and Goodreads readers describe this as a highly comprehensive running guide that covers training, pacing, fueling, form, shoes, cross-training, and race preparation.
Goodreads reviewers praise it as a "bible" for runners and say it is useful for both beginners and experienced runners, though some note it is dense and takes time to read.
Fetch Everyone reviews call it a classic and say it remains very relevant, with practical advice for different race distances from 5K to marathon.
LetsRun forum posts generally view it as a solid training book, with some users saying the advice is useful but dated in places.
The overall sentiment across these sources is strongly positive, especially for runners who want a detailed, all-in-one reference.
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Specifications
| Topic | Running |
Product Details
| Publisher | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Publication date | April 1, 1999 |
| Edition | Subsequent |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 688 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0140469907 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0140469905 |
| Item Weight | 1.05 pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.06 x 1.55 x 7.75 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #326,863 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #95 in Track & Field Sports #422 in Running & Jogging (Books) #617 in Sports Training (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (164) |
