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Marathon and Half-Marathon: The Beginner's Guide
Over 20 million Americans run recreationally, but doing it right is more than a matter of buying an expensive pair of shoes and heading for the track. Building on the popularity of the "Beginning Runner's Handbook, this practical, easy-to-use guide provides a step-by-step program for running the half or the full marathon for the first time. It shows readers how to get...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
March 1st 2006
by Douglas & McIntyre
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This has been very useful in terms of pointers and tips and things to remember. I already have a half training program some in not using the actual training plan. But the book also discusses a lot about the mental side of distance running and dealing with nerves and worry and confidence, which is something Ive been looking for. My main criticism is the author (justifiably) talks a lot about possible injury, and avoiding injury, and being prepared on a safe timeline and such which actually make m...more
I feel like I already knew a good amount of information in this, but that's from avid reading on the subject. If you're just beginning to contemplate participating in a marathon or half marathon, this book is full of a lot of useful information, including how to train, nutrition, gear, etc.
Though I'm not a fan of the structure of the training plan they offer (not because it's long but because it consistently stays at run/walk and I'm looking for something that's more geared toward running),...more
Though I'm not a fan of the structure of the training plan they offer (not because it's long but because it consistently stays at run/walk and I'm looking for something that's more geared toward running),...more
Although I didn't read this book in time to complete the 26-week training program, I found this book very informative and helpful in my training. It contains a day by day (week by week) guide on how long you should walk/jog/run to build up your muscles and get your body in shape to become a runner.
Heather Roberts
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eeek! heading to the library to find these running books. i just might probably am going to really do this? oh my. yeah...i'm going to do this. scary and exciting!
This was an excellent book for training for the marathon. The training regimen fit my level of running perfectly. I would recommend it.
This has been my workout bible for the past 9 months--afterall, I want to travel the world with my running shoes on! :)
Of all of the marathoning books I read or skimmed before my first 26.2, this one was by far the most useful, accessible, and recommendable to other first timers. Other books I read on the subject would dwell on the technical or personal aspects while this one addressed both and much more. Walk/Run plans included and nice layout with useful tips were also bonus.
A good overall book with information on running and racing longer distances. Lots of overlap with basic running books, but good info on race day and recovery. The training plan takes you from zero to race in 26 weeks - a very easy and doable plan.
One of 3 different books I was reading at the same time. I like this book for it's helpful advice. And for it's charts.I really liked the charts best of the 3 books. It set up a program for both types of races. Very Helpful!
Megan
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Read this to start my training for the 2008 St. George Marathon! Hopefully, the lottery system will go my way...
For people who have never run a step in their life; useless for me
now let's see if i can get my bum up and running....
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