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Barrios, Dagny Scott, author.

Runner's world complete book of women's running : the best advice to get started, stay motivated, lose weight, run injury-free, be safe, and train for any distance / Dagny Scott Barrios.

Rev. and updated ed.

Emmaus, Pa. : Rodale : Distributed to the trade by Holtzbrinck Publishers, ©2007.

xii, 324 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Considers the challenges and problems faced by women when running, from clothing, injuries, safety, and nutrition to running during pregnancy and menopause, and includes expert advice on nutrition, weight loss, and body image for women of all fitness levels.

Running for women.

Complete book of women's running

Women's running

Runner's world (Emmaus, Pa. : 1987)

Includes index.

Women and running -- Tools of the trade -- A beginner's guide to frequently asked question -- The principles of training -- From walking to jogging: Training for the beginner -- From jogging to running: Training for the intermediate runner -- From running to racing: Training for the advanced runner -- On racing well -- Conquering the marathon -- Solo or social -- The balancing act -- Staying motivated and beyond: Mental aspects of running -- Eat right to run your best -- Slimming down: The runner's weight-loss program -- Body image issues -- Caring for your body -- Safety -- The well-rounded runner -- The pregnant runner -- The younger runner -- The older runner.

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