Essential Guide To Training For Your First Marathon by Donovan, Joe (2009) Paperback

by Joe Donovan

The running of a marathon is a very special accomplishment. At 26.2 miles, the marathon distance seems vastly out of reach for most runners. In this book, Joe Donovan prepares you mentally and physically for the challenge and helps you condition and train for your first marathon. With his advice and encouragement, you, too, will learn how amazing it feels to finish a marathon.

There are many books on the market that explain how to train for a marathon. This book is no exception; however, it offers more. This book explains how to get started with your running, how to purchase gear, how to select a marathon, how to train for and otherwise prepare for a marathon, even including what to eat. It also explain what to expect before, during and after your race, as well as how to stay healthy during the whole process.

What makes this book unique is that it covers topics that every other book on the market the emotional, spiritual and mental aspects of the marathon.

110 pages, Paperback

First published February 13, 2009

Reviews

[Breanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting pumped up!!

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read. Covers all the bases of mental preparedness, diet, training regiment. Looking forward to joining the ranks of a marathon runner!