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Marathon Renegade: Contrarian Steps to Marathoning Happiness
A marathon renegade does not go against common practices for no good reason. A marathon renegade questions common practices and does what makes sense.
This book is for marathon veterans who are unhappy with aspects of their training and racing. It's for those who wonder whether popular advice for marathoners is correct.
For example, have you ever wondered whether you are hydrating too much? Have you failed year after year to get a negative split in a marathon? Have you ever gone for a run to reduce stress and only made it worse? The first three chapters cover these topics.
The later chapters cover everything from stretching and compression clothes to group training. Every chapter challenges popular wisdom, looks at the research, and gives advice. And, each chapter ends with references, so that you can look up astounding claims and learn more.
Are you ready to become a happier marathoner — a marathon renegade? [Start] reading!
-- From Marathon Renegade, Copyright 2018 Kirk Mahoney, Ph.D.
149 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2018
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March 8, 2018
Disclaimer: I received this book from the GoodReads First Reads program in return for a review.
I've never run a marathon, and at this stage in my life, I never will. I have run three half marathons, and have been dismayed by the decreasing finish times for each one. I attribute this to age (I'm currently 63). I used a different training program each time, and the results were increasingly disappointing. In this book, the author discusses several aspects of training, and recommends against them or using modifications of them.
The first chapter discusses dehydration and discounts the usual advice on drinking lots of fluids. I've actually seen this become more mainstream, as trainers are starting to recommend drinking when you're thirsty, as the body knows when it needs water.
Other chapters discuss positive splits, paced running, stretching (he is almost totally against it!), wight management, forefoot running (also discusses barefoot running), pace groups, cell phones, compression clothing, group training, run:walk method, step tracking, rest days, runner's wallets and GPS watches.
In most chapters, he discusses a contrarian approach with reasons why to do something one way or the other. In some cases, he discusses all aspects of the subject, giving pros and cons for each. The chapter on GPS watches is quite informative, and explains why your watch often disagrees with the distance and/or time of the race you just ran.
Overall, this book gave me plenty of food for thought, and has inspired me to get back to running (once the snow melts away). I may even try another half marathon in the future. Highly recommended.
I've never run a marathon, and at this stage in my life, I never will. I have run three half marathons, and have been dismayed by the decreasing finish times for each one. I attribute this to age (I'm currently 63). I used a different training program each time, and the results were increasingly disappointing. In this book, the author discusses several aspects of training, and recommends against them or using modifications of them.
The first chapter discusses dehydration and discounts the usual advice on drinking lots of fluids. I've actually seen this become more mainstream, as trainers are starting to recommend drinking when you're thirsty, as the body knows when it needs water.
Other chapters discuss positive splits, paced running, stretching (he is almost totally against it!), wight management, forefoot running (also discusses barefoot running), pace groups, cell phones, compression clothing, group training, run:walk method, step tracking, rest days, runner's wallets and GPS watches.
In most chapters, he discusses a contrarian approach with reasons why to do something one way or the other. In some cases, he discusses all aspects of the subject, giving pros and cons for each. The chapter on GPS watches is quite informative, and explains why your watch often disagrees with the distance and/or time of the race you just ran.
Overall, this book gave me plenty of food for thought, and has inspired me to get back to running (once the snow melts away). I may even try another half marathon in the future. Highly recommended.
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