Run Well: Essential health questions and answers for runners

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The handbook that every runner needs on their shelf. Why do I get a headache after a run? Do runners really need to do strength and conditioning? Will running damage my knees? How can I stop my skin chafing on long runs? How quickly will I lose my fitness if I have to stop running? What's the best diet for a runner? Dr Juliet McGrattan has worked as a family doctor, health journalist and Master Coach for the 261 Fearless global running network. All this experience and passion combines to create this helpful, accessible handbook. Run Well answers these and many other common health questions that runners ask. Packed with practical, realistic and sound advice on topics from head to toe, for all of the running community.

Dr Juliet McGrattan was an NHS GP for 16 years, and is a health journalist, blogger, speaker and running coach. Her first book for Bloomsbury Sorted: The Active Woman's Guide to Health was named the BMA Popular Medicine Book of the Year. @drjulietmcgrattan https://drjulietmcgrattan.com/

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