Beginning Runner's Handbook: The Proven 13-Week Walk/Run Program (3rd rev. ed.) (Book) Author: Ian MacNeill; Marnie Caron (rev. text); Doug Clement, MD (foreward) Organization: Sport Medicine Council of British Columbia Beginning Runner's Handbook answers questions about running programs and shows you how to build strength and endurance, get motivated and set realistic goals. Centred around a 13-week plan, the book explains how beginners should train every day for 13 weeks. Readers will also find advice from nutritionists, sports medicine specialists, psychologists and athletic coaches. Topics include interval and tempo training, maintaining fitness on vacation, training for marathons and nutrition information including diet trends. There are chapters on family running, common injuries and recovery, and stretching and strengthening exercises. Appendices include a training log, 13-week walk program, 13-week run faster program, 13-week walk/run program and a maintenance program. A reading list and index are included. Purpose:  Consumer information/support; Health information Information Source:  Community-based organization Geographic Origin:  Canada Language of Resource:  English Publisher:  Vancouver, BC: Greystone Books Date Published:  2005 Last Reviewed by Women's Health Matters:  August 22, 2006