Whether clocking up the miles on the open road, heading across country for a more challenging journey, going for a quick run in the park during your lunch hour or a simple evening jog, running offers you a great way to get around and improve your level of health and well-being. Whatever your motivation, Get Fit: Running offers all the practical advice you need to buy the right gear, avoid injury, run safely and improve your fitness while you do it, offering achievable training goals to keep you focussed; advice on choosing the right shoes and kit, and how to get started city, road and cross country running how to run safely training programmes for all levels of fitness nutrition and 'meal planner' adviceGet Fit: Running is the essential practical handbook that no new runner should be without!

Author Biography

Owen Barder is an experienced marathon runner who has competed in marathon and other running events around the world. He is also involved in running the Serpentine running club.