The Complete Guide To Running: How To Be A Champion From 9 To 90

By Earl W. Fee

Book Overview

In "The Complete Guide to Running", the secrets of Earl Fee, a world master's champion, are revealed that helped him achieve over 30 world records in running. This material is supported by hundreds of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841261629
• ISBN13: 9781841261621
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport
• Length: 439 Pages
• Weight: 2.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 1.0" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Excellent reference and guide

I had started walking about a year prior to purchasing this book, as I wanted to move to jogging then running. Mr. Fee's writing style and detailed references provided me with the knowledge and ability to train for my first 5 K and to continue to improve my performance and time. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in starting a program and to gain a better "all around" understanding of all the factors that come into play while training and eventually competing. The references throughout the book allow the reader to acquire more information on those topics important to the each person or circumstance.

This guide is VERY complete.

I picked up this book at a bookstore and started reading it. It was amazing, so I bought it. I've never been the best coach of my abilities, so I thought the book would help. And it has--immensely. The book is painstakingly detailed, researched (sources at the end of each chapter)--basically, it's the best running book out there.

Become Your Own Running Coach

This book by a world class athlete with over 40 world records is very easy to read due to the frequent headings, colour coding throughout, 50 action photos in colour, and the conversational,concise writing style. Due to the great detail (e.g., comprehensive index, and over 300 expert references) in 440 pages and 22 chapters, it serves as an excellent reference book on running. However, half the chapters are applicable to athletes in general: e.g., large chapters on nutrition, mental training, injury prevention, weight training, stretching, inspiration etc. Hence it is a book on body, mind and spirit training. The detailed material would be useful for coaches and trainers, and a range of runners from beginner to elite, and for young and old competitors. It covers all important aspects of running training including detailed schedules for sprinters to marathoners,i.e., the five energy systems, the five training systems, recovery, etc. After reading and understanding this book you become your own running coach and an athlete capable of excellence in performance.