Running can be one of the most fulfilling experiences of your life. It can help you lose weight, reduce stress, and increase your confidence and well-being. Beginners Guide to Long Distance Running will prepare the beginner to run any distance from a 5 kilometer run to a full marathon. It provides a series of six graded training programmes that are easy to use and assume no previous knowledge of running. Each level includes a fitness schedule and one or more race schedules, so you can use this book to get and stay fit or train for a marathon from scratch. This handy guide is also full of tips on the right running shoes and clothing, what to eat before a run, special exercises for warming up before you run and cooling down after you've finished, how to beat injuries and how to stay motivated