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HOT OFF THE PRESS
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Two books are hot off the press this month, one brand new, and one an
updated version of a classic. Both are worthwhile additions to a
runner's bookshelf:
HEALTHY RUNNER'S HANDBOOK is a brand new title by Dr. Lyle J. Micheli
(with Mark Jenkins). Micheli, a clinical sports physician since 1973,
is the director of the Division of Sports Medicine at the prestigious
Children's Hospital in Boston, a past president of the American College
of Sports Medicine, and the author of numerous books and articles on
sports medicine. The book is very easy to read - well written and
nicely designed. The core of the book is its detailed discussion of 31
injuries and conditions - stress fractures, ITB, plantar fasciitis,
etc., etc. For each injury, the book lays out the symptoms, the special
concerns, tells you what you can do and what a doctor can do to treat
the ailment, discusses rehabilitation, and lets you know the expected
recovery time.
Details: 255 pages long, paperback, $16.95
Chapter titles:
o Running, the Risks of Injury
o Prevention of Running Injuries
o Diagnosis and Management of Running Injuries
o Foot Injuries
o Ankle Injuries
o Lower Leg Injuries
o Knee Injuries
o Hip, Pelvis, and Groin Injuries
o Back Injuries
o Special Concerns for Female Runners
o Nutrition for Runners
In 1978, Bob Glover and Jack Shepherd teamed up to write THE RUNNER'S
HANDBOOK, which quickly became THE classic guide for beginning and
intermediate runners. Out of print for some time, this book has now
been completely rewritten, and should begin to compete with Galloway as
the best-selling running book. Senior author Glover has directed the
running classes for the New York Road Runner's Club since 1978, so he
brings a wealth of experience to the book. The book is dense (726 pages
of relatively small print) and packed with information. Whether it's
tips on beginning running, marathon training, motivation, the latest
running apparel, pregnancy and running, or how to live a healthy
lifestyle, this book covers it all.
Details: 726 pages long, paperback, $17.95
Chapter titles:
o Fitness
Why Exercise?; What is Fitness?; How Fit Are You?
Check your progress.
o Getting Fit
Getting Started; Motivation: Staying With It; Basic Exercise
Principles; Warm-up, Run, Cool-down; The FIT Prescription: How Often?
How Fast? How Far?
o Training
The Training Diary; The Beginner Runner's Training Program; The
Advanced Beginner Runner's Training Program, The Intermediate Runner's
Training Program
o Racing
The Beginner Racer; The Beginner Marathoner; Introduction to Speed
Training
o Equipment
Running Shoes; Apparel and Accessories
o Food and Drink for Health and Energy
Nutrition for Health; Fuel for Running; Hydration for Running
o The Running Environment
Hot Weather Running; Cold Weather Running; Running with Mother Nature
o Running Lifestyle
Safety; Travel; Time Management; The Runner's Triangle
o Special Runners
Women on the Run; Aging: The Masters Runner; Running with Health
Challenges; Kids on the Run
o Illness and Injury
Illness; Injury
o Running Form and Supplemental Training
Running with Good Form; Cross-training, Strengthening; Stretching
o Wellness
The Holistic Approach to Health and Fitness; The Heart-Lung
Machine; Stress Management; Weight Management; Running Inside
Your Head
NEW IN THE BOOKSTORE
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In addition to newly published titles, we continue to add older titles
to our stock at The Athlete's Bookstore. Some capsule summaries of a
few of the books we've added recently:
RUNNER'S LITERARY COMPANION - Paperback now in stock
Great stories and poems about running.
($22.95 hardback, $12.95 paperback)
FINDING THE WHEEL'S HUB by Scott Tinley
Scott Tinley combines many years of experience at the top of the
triathlon world with a keen eye, a willingness to "tell it like it
is," and a wry writing style. Even if you've read many of them before,
this collection of his published articles is a must for every
triathlete's bookshelf. ($9.95)
CAN YOU MAKE A LIVING DOING THAT? by Brad Kearns
Brad Kearns has been a pro triathlete for more than ten years.
Despite winning over 30 races including the 1991 Bud Light series, he
never achieved the level where prize money and endorsements come
easily. What's it like to struggle to make a living in a sport like
triathlon (or running)? Go along with Brad for the ride as he tries to
find out - it's a great trip! ($9.95)
THE TOTAL RUNNER'S ALMANAC/THE TOTAL TRIATHLON ALMANAC
There are written logs and there are training books. These books are
equal parts of both, packed with good advice. ($12.95 Runner's/$16.96
Triathlon)
THE RUNNER'S BOOK OF TRAINING SECRETS by Sparks & Kuehls
More than 50 world-class runners share their best tips and techniques
for speed training, distance running, racing strategies, injury
prevention, eating for competition and recovery, developing a winning
attitude, and lots more. ($15.95)
