Decades of medical and scientific research have proven that running is one of the healthiest - if not the healthiest - forms of exercise. Running is now a top mainstream sport, not just a competitive one. It is frequently included as part of a varied fitness plan by many people, with the focus on health and fitness to control weight levels and reduce stress. Increasing numbers of runners are joining clubs and entering races and marathons. More participants in the sport are 40-plus years, and a growing number are female. This book helps to build the necessary skill, knowledge, and understanding to achieve anything from a 10-minute run to a full marathon, thus appealing to runners of all fitness levels and abilities. It contains expert practical advice and training programmes from a former Olympic Marathon Gold Medallist - a credible author who really knows the subject.
