Guide Rating - 
The Bottom Line
The Runner's Handbook truly is the classic fitness guide for beginning and intermediate runners. Some beginners may feel overwhelmed by all the information available in the book and may be better off sticking to the first three sections. Intermediate runners may already know most of what is in this book, but may find it a handy reference to keep around. For those reasons, it is my opinion that this is the best book available for "advanced beginners".
Pros
- Offers several good training programs
- Covers all the big topics for new runners
- Truly a classic in running culture
Cons
- A tad bit outdated in some parts
- Too much information for new runners, too little for most intermediates
- Doesn't mention other schools of thought
Description
- 359 pages
- 22 chapters including "Runners Make Better Lovers"
- Published by Penguin Books
- Written by Bob Gloer and Jack Shepherd
- National Bestseller
Guide Review - The Runner's Handbook by Bob Glover and Jack Shepherd
The Runner's Handbook, by Bob Glover and Jack Shepherd, covers proper warmups and cooldowns, stretching, weight training, injuries, form, shoes and clothing, women, children, older runners, the disabled, racing, diet, and even stress management. It provides useful information, if a bit outdated, but can be a lot for the first time runner to handle. However, it's run-easy method for brand-new runners is highly successful.
