Marathon Training & Distance Running Tips: The runners guide for endurance training and racing, beginner running programs and advice

by James Atkinson

2nd edition (2017) Long distance running is much like any other fitness training. If you want to improve, you need a good plan that has a progressive nature. If you are new to this game, you need a solid foundation to build on. Having a running program is not the only thing that you need. Sound advice and running tips should be taken from someone who has "walked the walk" ...... Or in this case; "Ran the run" Hi, my name is James Atkinson from Jimshealthandmuscle.com . I'm a qualified fitness coach / personal trainer and I have a fair bit of running advice that I would like to share with you. When I was around 18 years old, I was a terrible runner! In fact, I failed the basic fitness test for army entrance on running alone, and I failed big time! Several years later, I was clearing 1.5 mile running circuits in 8 minutes and 22 seconds and could easily run a marathon any day of the week! I would like to share my knowledge and training experiences with you. If you are a beginner when it comes to running, this information will no doubt give you advice that will probably not have even crossed your mind before. If you are already a runner and are looking to make more progression, you are also in the right place. I know that it is easy to get stuck on a training plateau, so I have also added some information and training methods to this book that will help you leave the plateau behind. Some of the chapters include: Why should you take my advice? My story... Accountability, Commit To Your Goal! Where to start Running style Breathing When to eat, what to eat Your bread and butter training "Steady state" Training on a track Running for time Running for distance Running with weight Dealing with blisters and chaffing Staying injury free Putting it all together and your training plan All of the information that I provide is written from my own experience as a long distance runner. I believe that by learning from my mistakes and my advice, you will hit your goals a lot quicker than making these mistakes yourself. Believe me; some of these mistakes can be very painful! As you will soon find out from some of the anecdotes that I am about to share with you. So grab your running shoes and let's get started! All the best James Atkinson.

Genres: Audiobook

95 pages, Paperback

First published July 13, 2014

Reviews

[Terry · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointing. The single training plan is intense to say the least and I think any beginner would be courting injury.
Written by an ex British Army soldier and has an army approach to training which if not a bad thing is not to everyone’s taste. The book makes no allowance for differing age groups or gender and I think the only training plan contained in the book would be difficult to hold down whilst working full time. Also outside of the forces I haven’t seen many runners running with a full army pack on their backs. Diet is very briefly skimmed over and not really in depth and was really lacking in that department.
Sorry not for me, as a book of advice for runners I feel this effort falls well short of the mark.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

I admire what James Atkinson did with this book and I find that I like his voice and sincerity when writing. It is a self-published book, so it lacks some of the refinement of other books on the subject. Nevertheless, it has some good pearls, great stories, and positive motivational element to it so that I am grateful I read the book and feel I can fairly give it 4 stars.

A couple of the suggestions were pretty far out there but may be of benefit. I am talking specifically of what he tells you to do with a backpack. However, it may work - and I give him kudos for introducing an idea to running training that is unique. I also really liked his use of the calendar as a motivator.

I am happy to support artists as they build their careers. Atkinson is a man on a mission, and I wish him the best. I also enjoyed his book.

[Adrian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a non-runner entertaining the idea of running a 1/2 marathon. This short audiobook served as the perfect primer. It discussed proper footwear, double-socks, nipple tape, breathing, nutrition, form, "barefoot running", motivation, running apps, and a lot more. It provides an aggressive 12-week running plan to a full marathon.

If.... I mean, When I succeed in finishing my 1st half marathon, a lot of credit will go to this author for helping me get the ball rolling.

[Mags · Rating 4 out of 5]

short but yet motivational

Having started training for a half-marathon I found this book good, straight forward advice and easy reading. It’s a short book but with a fair bit of content. I would recommend it for motivation and guidance when starting long-distance running.

[Anabela · Rating 1 out of 5]

For true beginners, and not interesting.

[Gina Corcoran · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is such a basic book that unless you are a brand new runner, you will get very little out of it. Not worth the time to read.

[Donner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read with good tips.

[Kasey Thorne · Rating 2 out of 5]

It didn't reach out to me well like many other books/audios have.

[YingYuan Chiu · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is written in a very simple word to let even the newbie runner can understand.
The principle of running in this book is no doubt the golden rule to follow.

[Reanna Haley (Meier) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great for non experienced runners

I am an experienced runner getting ready to train for maybe a full or half. However, I was expecting a little more about marathon running. This book is great for the non experienced/newly runner, but not so much for the already experienced. Some parts were a good review,enjoyed the short stories, but was expecting more about the marathon for experienced runner.

[David Cuen]

Easy read and singer interesting tips to be picked up for those interested in running a marathon but this isn't a detailed training roadmap