{"product_id":"running-for-dummies-9780764550966","title":"Running for Dummies","description":"\u003ci\u003eRunning For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is for everyone with a desire to run. If you're a reforming couch potato, it helps ease you into a healthier lifestyle. If you have Olympic aspirations, take a look at different ways to improve your training. This easy-to-understand guide is also for those who want to: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLose weight\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecrease blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLive longer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelieve stress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoost creativity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind a fun way to exercise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind dependable guidance for buying running shoes. Explore ways to maximize your training program. Discover the races you'll enjoy running. Coauthored by the \"World's Fastest Woman\" and World Record holder Florence (Flo-Jo) Griffith Joyner, \u003ci\u003eRunning For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has world-class advice on these topics and many more: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNutrition and weight loss\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHitting your stride\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeed training\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaching your peak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe day of the race\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarathon training\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying and treating injuries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCross-training and treadmill training\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRunning for kids and seniors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Run around the block or around town. Tired of pavement? Run through the woods. Keep track of your personal progress in handy running logs in the back of the book. Improve your health, feel good about yourself, and have fun  With several million runners on the road today, you'll find a lot of company, encouragement, and friends benefiting from this healthy and fun activity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlorence Griffith Joyner, the \"World's Fastest Woman,\" won three gold and one silver medal in track and field at the '88 summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, in addition to a silver medal at the '84 Games in Los Angeles. In 1989, she was voted \"Most Outstanding Amateur Athlete in America\" and was inducted into the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1995.\u003cbr\u003e John Hanc is a running and fitness columnist for Newday and contributes frequently to Runner's World magazine. He is the author of The Essential Runner and The Essential Marathoner.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50492000895250,"sku":"9780764550966","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7cfadbd8-2030-4727-9b89-7ad2ecb52276.jpg?v=1730565249","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/running-for-dummies-9780764550966","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}