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This is a practical and motivational guide to getting into the running lifestyle for people of all fitness levels.It features a dedicated mailing and e-mail campaign to targeted sports and fitness media.Have you ever wanted to start running – either to get fit or just for fun – but didn’t know where to start? This practical and easy-to-understand volume offers a simple, motivational training technique that will help anyone get into the running lifestyle.Running – Getting Started is packed with expert advice, hints and tips from a former Olympian, who has been injury-free for over 25 years, on everything you need to know – from starting your training to buying the right equipment and clothing, and from injury prevention and staying motivated to dietary and nutritional information.All of the methods and techniques described can be incorporated into even the busiest lifestyle, and will help improve wellbeing, relieve stress, and increase vitality. more info
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June 1st, 2010 at 1:42 am
Running- Getting started by Jeff Galloway
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great book for anyone intrested in or just starting out running. I’ve been running for about 8 years now, but only for fun. I learned a lot from reading this book. I would recommend it especially for young people just beginning, but it is great for the older runners also.
June 1st, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Running: Getting Started
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is the best book for beginning runners I have ever read.
It sets out a reasonable, attainable schedule for those who have never run before. It also gives good advice regarding nutrition and equipment.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in beginning a running program, especially first-timers.
June 1st, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Perfect for beginners
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
As the title of this book says, this is the perfect book for you if you have been bitten by the running bug and you want to start properly.
June 2nd, 2010 at 6:09 am
A very good book for new runners
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Taking up running is not as easy as it seems. We have a culture of sitting at computers in cars or doing something that does not involve physical activity. Making the change from no activity to one physical activity can be daunting. Running, getting started by Jeff Galloway sets a simple path forward with clear instructions for every step of the way. I have been running for more than 10 years and read the whole book in one day. I got a lot of useful information about pacing and nutrition. You do not have to agree with every thing he says. Take what you can use from the information provided and tailor it to your needs. Use the book for ideas and get out and run.
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:33 am
Very inspriring
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had been trying to become a runner on my own but was unsuccessful. After reading this book, I discovered I was doing a lot of things wrong. Jeff Galloway’s direct approach and positive writing inspired me to become consistent with my running program.
June 2nd, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Running again
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great book. I started running again at 49 years of age and thought that I should just be able to go out and run, when it wasn’t working well I was discouraged. After reading this book I have a whole new routine and feel great. Even have the right size and type of shoes. I have recommended it to several other people.
June 2nd, 2010 at 8:35 pm
I hate running
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I thought that running was the most boring sport on the planet. I was more of a sprinter short term running sport person. For some reason I picked up this book and became enthralled by it. It made me understand the mechnaics of running and why Mr. Galloway loves it. To the point now where I run every other day, I look in the book to determine what I need to do before race day, what to eat etc. In essence love the book and I was not a runner until I read this book.
June 2nd, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Realistic and Motivations
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been a mid-level runner for a while (run for fitness and participate in some 5K’s through the year but nothing more). When I became pregnant with my second child, I did not keep up with my running schedule and lost a lot of the endurance that I once had. As such, I was looking for a motivational tool to get back on track, as well as a fitness plan to get my body back into the shape that it once was.
This book did both for me: it kept my mind motivated to keep going, and it also set out a fitness/excercise plan that started slow and kept my body motivated. Galloway pushes hard on the idea of “slow and steady” vs. “hard and fast”. Too many runners give up quickly because they try to go too fast too soon and they get burned out. Galloway covers all aspects of running for beginners and does a fabulous job with it. The chapters are short and there are nice color photos and check lists to keep the reading interesting. I rate it an A+ and an must have for any beginner runner or someone who has been out of the loop for a while and looking for some motivation to get back into the swing of things.
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Great advice for getting started with running!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have been running for about three months now, and recently became interested in Jeff Galloway’s training methods. I picked up a few of his books, including this one. Running: Getting Started gives the reader a thorough introduction to the sport of running and Jeff Galloway’s “run/walk/run” approach. It covers a variety of important subjects, such as buying running shoes, how to start training, cross-training, nutrition, running form, dealing with different weather conditions, aches and pains, motivation, and running at different ages. There are many nuggets of wisdom and practical advice. The book is attractively presented with glossy pages and color pictures.
There are a couple of minor downsides and watch-outs. The writing style is a little clumsy in parts, but not to the point that it’s distracting. It’s also worth noting that this book is clearly aimed at the beginning runner. If you’re more of an experienced runner looking for insight into Jeff Galloway’s techniques or his advice on training for a race, you are probably better off buying Galloway’s Book on Running or one of his books designed for race training (5K and 10K, half marathon, marathon, etc.)
I’m very happy I bought this book, and it has given me a lot of useful insights that I have been able to apply to my training. Jeff Galloway’s training techniques are helping me run longer distances at a good pace WITHOUT feeling exhausted!
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Worth weighting for
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
As a former late 40’s, near-obese person I have been having a great deal of success with this program, since starting in mid-November. Each week I see better results and have been able to do more running. My suggestion for anybody purchasing this book is to follow the program as written and not to try to do too much too soon. As a “want it now” society, we tend to neglect the importance of time with things such as weight loss. Be patient–it will happen! Happy running!