Can anyone suggest a good 'all round' running book?

[sarmkel]

Mainly interested in improving speed techniques/interval/cross training and nutrition and don't know where to start with any of these.

[Greg_M Graduate]

You could try picking up Runners World or Running Fitness magazines they have a good mix of all that stuff and throw in some bits and bobs you never thought you would like but some how become compulsive.

Also loads of race listings and reviews to give you ideas of stuff to do.

[sarmkel Graduate in reply to Greg_M]

Thanks Greg Think I'll go out and buy a copy Runners world and take a peek.

[magicfee23 Graduate]

Runner's World also do a series of sort of "magbooks"- bigger than a magazine but not quite a book- called "complete guide to....." Think there's one on men's, women's and marathon running but can't quite remember them all. They're about a tenner and in the magazine secion of WHS Smith rather than the book section.

I found mine very comprehensive and answered all of the questions I have at this stage.

[sarmkel Graduate in reply to magicfee23]

Heading off to WH Smiths - this seems a popular book by all.........Thanks

[didntrunthat Graduate]

Yes, I have the runners world complete guide to running at home, that I got from WH Smith and it covers all the areas you asked and many more!

[sarmkel Graduate in reply to didntrunthat]

Runners World seems popular - will get down to WH Smiths - Thanks.

[jamtart3]

I used Running Made Easy in preparation for starting C25k. It is a very good all round guide, so it doesn't cover issues in great detail but does give the headline info. I also use Runner's World Magazine and their website.

[sarmkel Graduate in reply to jamtart3]

Thanks - will look this book up and look at Runner's World

[hollyO Graduate]

I have the Runners World Complete Guide to Women's Running.

[sarmkel Graduate in reply to hollyO]

Thanks Holly will try and track this down - by the way, well done on your Run for Life succes.s - well done

[wilmacgh Graduate]

There is a Runners World guide online at

teachersyndicate.com/ttsd/n...

[DontBeBlueBeARainbow Graduate]

Someone recommended "The Courage to Start" by John Bingham in an earlier thread, but unfortunately no Kindle version available