The illustrated practical encyclopedia of running, cycling & fitness training : the ultimate compendium for staying active, getting fit and improving your skills, whether you run and cycle for leisure or for competitions and races / Elizabeth Hufton, Edward Pickering, Andy Wadsworth.

Includes index.

Parts of this book have previously been published in three separate volumes: The illustrated practical encyclopedia of running, The illustrated practical encyclopedia of cycling and The Illustrated practical encyclopedia of fitness training.

Part 1. Running (Getting started -- Building fitness -- Nutrition for running -- Health and injury -- Starting events -- Sprint and middle-distance racing -- Advanced long-distance running) -- Part 2. Cycling (Leisure riding -- Bike technology -- Touring -- Sportives -- Mountain biking -- Road racing -- Off-road racing) -- Part 3. Fitness training (Getting started -- Cardiovascular training -- Resistance training -- Flexibility and core stability -- Nutrition.

The Ultimate Compendium for Staying Active, Getting Fit and Improving Your Skills, Whether You Run and Cycle for Leisure Or for Competitions and Races