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by Cj Hitz (Author)
No matter the sport, everyone has to start somewhere. The simple sport of running is no different. Running came natural to us as kids but for various reasons, many of us gave it up at some point.In Starting Off on the Right Foot, best-selling author CJ Hitz (Smoothies For Runners) shares some of the valuable information he's learned along the way since picking up running again in 2008. After running in the 1989 State Cross Country meet in Eugene, Oregon as a high schoolsophomore, CJ gave up running for nearly 20 years before being drawn back into the sport.In this book geared toward those new to running and those coming back after years away, readers will learn about... *Why nutrition is important *Pre-run nutrition tips *Post-run nutrition tips *Running to lose weight *The importance of fruit & veggies *The importance of the long run *Incorporating hills and speed into training *Dehydration *Running shoes and racing flats *Valuable things learned by several elite runners *Some of CJ's lessons learned (the hard way) *And moreAs you begin this adventure of running, this little book will serve as a guide to help you enjoy this wonderful sport for years to come.Let's start things off on the right foot!
Author Biography
CJ is an author, speaker and entrepreneur. CJ attended Anderson University (Indiana) where he received his BA in Sociology. He also met his wife Shelley at this fine institution while doing some time in prison...prison ministry that is. In his downtime, he enjoys spending time outdoors running, hiking and exploring God's beautiful creation. He also does a pretty mean impression of Scooby Doo and Shaggy. CJ and Shelley reside in Colorado Springs, CO.
