CONTENTS

FOREWORD by Amby Burfoot

INTRODUCTION by Jennifer Van Allen

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

About the Starting Line

Part 1
Getting Started

CHAPTER 1: The Basics

CHAPTER 2: Become a Runner in Five Easy Steps

CHAPTER 3: Motivation: Getting Going and Sticking with It

Part 2
Nutrition and Weight Loss

CHAPTER 4: Eat Like a Runner

CHAPTER 5: Losing Weight and Keeping It Off

Part 3
Staying Healthy and Managing Injuries

CHAPTER 6: Run Safe and Injury Free

CHAPTER 7: Preventing and Coping with Injuries

Part 4
Appendix

Run for 30 Minutes Plan

A Guide to Common Running Terms

Grocery Shopping Quick Guide

Endnotes

Index