TY - BOOK AU - Rodgers,Bill AU - Douglas,Scott TI - The complete idiot's guide to running SN - 9781615640287 (pbk.) PY - 2010/// CY - Indianapolis, IN PB - Alpha KW - Jogging KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Running KW - sears N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [303]-306) and index; In the beginning. Hit the road, Jack and Jill ; Run for the health of it ; Taking your first steps ; Strutting your stuff: where to run ; Morning, noon, or night: when to run ; Mo' better motivation -- The right stuff. Sole mates: finding the right running shoes ; From top to bottom: the right running apparel ; Gadgets on the go -- Body shop. Stretching: the truth ; Pumped up: strength training for runners ; The aches and the pains ; Eating on the run: deciding on your diet ; Crossing the divide: cross-training for runners ; For women only ; Weathering the elements -- Join the human race. The finish line: why you should race ; The racing circuit ; Basic training for racers ; Short but sweet: 5ks to 10ks ; Middle ground: 15ks to half-marathons ; In it for the long run: the marathon ; Roots, rocks, and ruts: trail running -- Running through the ages. Kidding around: running for children ; Late in the race: advice for senior runners ; Running for your life N2 - Take the intimidation out of running. This guide is packed with tips and techniques on everything from getting started to more advanced methods of training ER -