The first dedicated book on marathon and half marathon training from the renowned experts at Runner's WorldRunner's World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training gives readers the core essentials of marathon training, nutrition, injury prevention, and more.The editors of Runner's World know marathon training better than anyone on the planet. They have spent the last few years inviting readers to share the long, sweaty journey to the starti...

Millions of runners around the country are interested in special experiences, whether it means running a bucket-list event like the world's largest marathon (New York City), or competing in beautiful and challenging locales such as Rome or Death Valley. There is no one better to guide these runners than Bart Yasso. As Chief Running Officer at Runner's World, he's run more than 7,000 races, on all seven continents, at every conceivable distance. Whether it's a 5K or half-marathon, he's done...

With My Life on the Run, Bart Yasso--an icon of one of the most enduringly popular recreational sports in the United States--offers a touching and humorous memoir about the rewards and challenges of running. Recounting his adventures in locales like Antarctica, Africa, and Chitwan National Park in Nepal (where he was chased by an angry rhino), Yasso recommends the best marathons on foreign terrain and tells runners what they need to know to navigate the logistics of running in an ...

How to be prepared no matter where running might take youMillions of runners around the US are interested in special experiences, whether it means running a bucket-list event like the Boston Marathon, or competing in beautiful and challenging locales such as Rome or Death Valley. Whatever race you choose, there is no one better to guide you on your journey than Bart Yasso, chief running officer at Runner’s World magazine. Over the past 40 years, Yasso has ...

Every day, people are reaching their get-up-or-give-up moments and resolving to change. And they're realizing that running is the simplest, cheapest, and most effective way to lose weight, gain confidence, and relieve stress. For newcomers, the obstacles are fierce. There are fears of pain and embarrassment. There are schedules jam-packed with stressful jobs, long commutes, endless meetings, and sticky-fingered toddlers.The Runner's World Big Book of Running for Beginners ...

Start to run!Gewicht verlieren, Stress abbauen, sich im eigenen Körper rundum gut fühlen und vieles mehr: Laufen ist der einfachste und effektivste Weg dorthin. Aber wie startet man richtig durch als Laufanfänger? „Das Runner’s World Laufbuch für Einsteiger“ widmet sich all diesen Fragen, die sich Laufeinsteigern und -wiedereinsteigern stellen. Es enthält das Wissen, das Sie benötigen, um in die Laufschuhe zu schlüpfen und erfolgreich loszulaufen: der Start und die...

Erfolgreich finishen!Ob erstes oder schnellstes Rennen, wie auch immer das eigene Ziel lautet: „Das Runner‘s World Laufbuch für Marathon und Halbmarathon“ liefert alles Wissen, um voller Power über die Ziellinie zu laufen. Denn mit dem besten Know-how von Runner’s World begleitet dieses Buch jeden Läufer Schritt für Schritt vom Training bis zum Wettkampf. Trainingspläne, Ausdauer- und Tempotraining, Ernährungstipps, Verletzungsprophylaxe – so finisht man erfolgreic...

It was a beautiful fall day in Connecticut when Colleen Kelly Alexander, a lifelong athlete, rode her bike home from work. She had survived both a diagnosis of lupus and brain surgery, had a fulfilling career, and was married at last to the love of her life. Everything was good as she coasted along, meeting the eyes of a truck driver as he approached the stop sign beside her.He didn't stop. The truck hit Colleen, running over her lower body with front and back tires and dragging he...

It was a beautiful fall day in Connecticut when Colleen Kelly Alexander, a lifelong athlete, rode her bike home from work. She had survived both a diagnosis of lupus and brain surgery, had a fulfilling career, and was married at last to the love of her life. Everything was good as she coasted along, meeting the eyes of a truck driver as he approached the stop sign beside her.He didn't stop. The truck hit Colleen, running over her lower body with front and back tires and dragging he...