Galloway's Book on Running » (Second Edition)

Olympic athlete Jeff Galloway shows how amateur runners can use the same training principles followed by world-class runners. He tells beginners how to get started, explains his ideas on stress and rest, and reveals secrets for running better. In this completely revised and updated new edition of the classic text on running, Galloway includes training schedules for 5k, 10k, and the increasingly popular half-marathon races, as well as recent insights into motivation, nutrition, and fat burning. Runners at all levels will benefit from this seasoned athlete’s wisdom.

Kick!

...[D]oes offer some cursory advice for new runners, [but] the heart of this no-nonsense book is about building mileage and training for races....We at Kick! recommend this book particularly for runners interested in developing a serious, goal-oriented running program.