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  <title><![CDATA[The Marathon Method: The 16-Week Training Program that Prepares You to Finish a Full or Half Marathon at Your Best Time]]></title>
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  <default_description>&lt;b&gt;Get Ready to Run!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;A complete guide to training for a half or full marathon in sixteen weeks, this book follows the format of Tom's previous book &lt;I&gt;The 12-Week Triathlete&lt;/I&gt; with simply the best advice on how to run your fastest race while staying injury-free. Whether you are a first-time marathoner, trying to set a new &quot;PR&quot; or looking to qualify for Boston, this book is for you. &lt;P&gt;&lt;B&gt;&quot;TRAIN LESS AND RUN YOUR BEST&quot;&lt;/B&gt;&lt;P&gt;Some worry that running a marathon will involve hours upon hours of training each week. Others fear that they will become injured. Some veteran marathoners have followed other training plans and experienced both, but Tom's approach is much different. His philosophy of &quot;train less, run your best&quot; will amaze you whether you are running your first marathon or fiftieth. Exercise physiologist and sports performance coach Tom Holland -- an elite endurance athlete himself and sub-3 hour marathoner who has run in more than fifty marathons, three ultramarathons, and a dozen Ironman triathlons around the world will teach you how to properly gear up and train in the sixteen weeks prior to your half or full marathon. So when that starting gun sounds, you'll be equipped with invaluable tips and techniques that will put you in position to run the best race of your life. &lt;P&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;B&gt;&lt;I&gt;The Marathon Method&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/I&gt; provides you with everything you need to know including:&lt;UL&gt;&lt;LI&gt;Easy-to-understand advice on nutrition, hydration, and gear &lt;LI&gt;Customized training plans for beginner, intermediate, and advanced runners &lt;LI&gt;Advice on the mental side of running and how to make your mind go that extra mile &lt;LI&gt;Strategies to avoid hitting the infamous 'wall' &lt;LI&gt;Tips on pacing, injury prevention, strength training, flexibility, and much more!&lt;/UL&gt;</default_description>
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  <original_title>The Marathon Method: The 16-Week Training Program that Prepares You to Finish a Full or Half Marathon at Your Best Time</original_title>
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[Anyone training (or even thinking about training) for a marathon.]]></recommended_for>
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  <read_at>Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I was well into my training when I read this, so I didn't use it to help set up my program. What I did use it for was many of the other great helpful hints it provided -- like making sure you've tried everything you might use in the marathon (including your clothing and fuel). It also helped answer ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76839015">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <date_added>Sat Nov 29 08:17:33 -0800 2008</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a wonderful guide for anyone planning to run a half or full marathon!  Mr. Holland gives tips for training, injury prevention, what to expect, what to do on race day, etc.  He addresses all areas of a big race, and does so with authority and experience. Highly recommended for runners!]]></body>
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  <read_at>Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Interesting book on running a marathon or half marathon.  I am considering running both in the future.  He has some very good tips and includes some training programs to help prepare runners for the long mileage and endurance required.  ]]></body>
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  <read_at>Sat Aug 16 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I read this book and I ran my first marathon this year.  It was useful.  I found the running schedule for beginners very practical. I wish he had had more details in some parts of the books specifically when he was talking about diet.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[If you are planning to run a marathon for the first time, I highly recommend this book. It is not as inspirational, but extremely practical with great advice and tips!]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is great for  runners with 0-tons of experience.<br/><br/>OK so I do NOT have the time to do this but I am valiantly trying.]]></body>
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