The complete book of running for women

I mention the book's age because I'm sure some of the science has changed since it was first published, but it just gives you more to reflect on and verify for your own safety. There is a lot available about running, how to hydrate, what to eat, etc., but not so much on how a woman's physiology plays a part in how she runs or gets/keeps/loses energy. Things like our periods, pregnancy, menopause, etc. and hormonal changes associated with these times affect us and how we might train, eat, have to adjust. While there are about 75 pages dedicated to these areas in this book, there is much more for general running safety, how to start different programs, what to do afterward, etc.

It's a great resource for any woman who wants to run safely and well.

This is the book that made me want to be a runner. I tried several times in the years since I read it, but this time it actually seems to be working. I'm following the beginner's program in this book and am up to running for nine minutes straight. I think the problem was me, not the program; I was too driven and pushed too hard.

In terms of sheer overwhelming "This is why you should run! Because it's awesome, that's why!" this is The Book on Running.