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Chi Running employs the deep power reserves in the core muscles of the trunk, an approach that grows out of such disciplines as yoga, Pilates, and t’ai chi. This excellent step-by-step program offers training principles and is easily learned.

Dramatically reduce your potential for injury Make knee pain and shin splints a thing of the past Greatly reduce post-run recovery time Create a safe and effective training program Make running any distance enjoyable whether you’re a beginning runner or a seasoned competitor
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This great distance coach uses his experience and exercise physiology background to give you training programs, conditioning tests, racing tactics and more. You’ll learn how to customize a workout to fit the athlete.

296 pages with illustrations.

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Bobby Mc Gee is a successful Olympic coach and author. He is a feature writer and technical editor for Runners World Magazine (S. Africa edition), and he has had his own coaching slot on a national television show. A renowned speaker in the fields of running, walking and personal fulfillment, Bobby has been instrumental in helping numerous runners and walkers achieve their athletic goals. He has successfully coached beginners to Olympic champions for 18 years. He has university honors degrees in Physical Education and Human Movement Studies, having specialized in exercise physiology and sport psychology.

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If you’re a runner, or would like to be one, The Runner’s Handbook will answer all your questions. Fitness expert Bob Glover-who has trained thousands of runners-shows you how to devise a training program and keep at the top of your form.

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At the core of this popular guide is "the program" — a 13-week walk – run plan designed to turn anyone into a runner, without injury. Originally developed by sports medicine physicians and refined through three years of clinics and responses from runners, it explains precisely how the beginner should train every day for the first 13 weeks. Every part of the process is covered, from equipment to staying motivated.

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It’s the simplest, fastest, most accessible way to fitness and good health known to woman. You don’t need a partner, equipment, or even much time. Now, Claire Kowalchik, former managing editor of Runner’s World magazine, answers every question about the overwhelmingly popular activity that builds endurance, melts fat, and even prevents illness.

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