Start Where You Are
The Beginner’s 5k Running Guide for Women
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:15th Jan '26
Should be back in stock very soon
A beginner’s guide to running for women. It challenges misconceptions and offers a positive and motivating guide to get you started.
'A joyful reminder that you don't have to be a runner to start - just start where you are' – JENNI FALCONER
'Like having your best friend and coach in your ear' – RENNEE MCGREGOR
RUNNING CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, THIS WILL SHOW YOU HOW
Want to take up running but have no idea where to begin? Consider this book your personal cheerleader – a motivating and practical beginner's guide designed for women to take you from your couch to your first 5k in just 10 weeks. It combines friendly expert coaching with inclusive real runners' stories and advice for every woman, at every stage of life.
Includes:
– an easy to follow, 10-week training plan to get you to 5k
– technique and safety advice
– strength and conditioning exercises to support your running
– advice on running through your menstrual cycles and menopause
– expert nutrition advice, heath tips and motivational ideas to keep you on your running journey.
A joyful reminder that you don't have to be a runner to start - just start where you are * Jenni Falconer *
Like having your best friend and coach in your ear * Renee McGregor *
The perfect guide for that first joyful leap * Anna McNuff *
A companion in print for the journey, something to pour over, mark with a highlighter, and return to time and time again * Tasha Thompson *
Warm, encouraging and full of practical wisdom * Emma Campbell *
The perfect guide for every woman who wants to start running * Dr Juliet McGrattan *
You'll be bursting with positive energy to get out for a run by the end of it! * Claire Maxted *
A brilliant guide to running for women, which provides a confidence-building, hand-holding programme to all aspects of what it takes to get going * Caroline Sanderson, the Bookseller *
Immensely practical advice from training to recovery * Stephanie Case *
There’s something for everyone here,whatever your level. * Get the Gloss *
a thorough beginner’s guide that more experienced runners could dip in and out of too. * Daily Mirror *
ISBN: 9781399423311
Dimensions: 232mm x 152mm x 22mm
Weight: 320g
256 pages