UC_The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jogging and Running

by Bill Rodgers

Over 22 million Americans are now jogging or running to get in shape, lose weight, gear up for a marathon, or just for the fun of it. Marathon legend Bill Rodgers tells novices how simple it is for newcomers to get off the couch and on the track. Includes timely information on nutrition, warm-up and stretching exercises, finding comfortable clothes to wear, how to build up stamina, how to jog despite a chronic injury, how to prevent injury to the knees and back, supplementary weight training, and much more.

Genres: Nonfiction, Fitness

352 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 1998

About the author

William "Bill" Henry Rodgers is an American runner and former American record holder in the marathon who is best known for his victories in the Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon in the late 1970s. His victories made him a hero and secondary fuel for the running boom of the 1970s.

Reviews

[Ntombizakhona Mabaso · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bit outdated on the running tech, and too male oriented, although there is a small chapter exclusively dedicated to women.

Overall it is exceptionally informational, and has jogging advice for children, teens & seniors!

[Karissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay. To be fair, I didn't actually read the whole book. What I did was more like scanning the book.

So, I gave it a three because I felt like it was too much. While I was reading some of the chapters specifically on the shoes and weather part, it felt like such a burden to need to know all these things. I mean, come on, just wear something comfortable, grab a pair of running shoes and run. It feels such a big task with all the details and everything. But I do like the tips and other information on the boxes. They are very much helpful.

If you are very serious in becoming a runner then read this. But if you are just starting and just looking for some information, I would recommend reading articles first before a book that just tells you the most basic things you need to know. A book could be a bit overwhelming so take it easy.

Have a good run. :)

[Brent · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this book on a whim at a library book sale, figuring I might benefit from reading about nuitrition or training schedules. As it turns out, I read this book from cover to cover and rather enjoyed it. The author lays it out plainly, making the information easy to digest while also serving to motivate me to run. If you're into running, it's definitely worth checking out.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great work that has a run/walk program which took me from running 1 minute to 30 minutes. Lots of interesting stuff and Bill has a great sense of humour.

Recommeended for anyone who wants to start running or is already running. With GPS watches and Nike+ now the gadgets section is way outdated though.

[Snow · Rating 3 out of 5]

It covers the process before running, while running, after running. However, it is horribly organized in content, and very hard for readers to summarize the key point from it even though it has its own summary at the end of every chapter.

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

some day I'm actually gonna start the new runner's program... not today though...lol

[Cristian Fusoiu · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had bigger expectations for this book...

That's how expectations work .. :)