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The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer
: :Athlete. Runner. Marathoner. Are these words you wouldn't exactly use to describe yourself? Do you consider yourself too old or too out of shape to run a marathon? But somewhere deep inside have you always admired the people who could reach down and come up with the mental and physical strength to complete such a daunting and rewarding accomplishment? It doesn't have to be somebody else crossing the finish line. You can be a marathoner. The Non-Runner's Marathon ...
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The Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women: Get Off Your Butt and On with Your Training
: :Dawn Dais hated running. And it didn't like her much, either. Her fitness routine consisted of avoiding the stairs in her own house, because who really has the energy to climb stairs? It was with this exercise philosophy firmly in place that she set off to complete a marathon.The Nonrunner’s Marathon Guide for Women is a fun training manual for women who don't believe that running is their biological destiny but who dream of crossing the finish line ...
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Marathon: You Can Do It!
: :Marathon running is a sport that many consider too daunting, better in the viewing than the doing. Olympian Jeff Galloway dispels such notions in a book that takes the mystery — and misery — out of distance running. Marathon! shows how just about anyone can run a marathon and, given the right attitude and training, finish the race. Galloway has designed a low-mileage marathon training program that has been used by over 10,000 people with a 98 percent ...
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Marathoning for Mortals
: :Once considered a feat for superhuman athletes, the marathon is now within every mortal's grasp. Former couch potato John Bingham has joined forces with coach Jenny Hadfield to create a winning plan that works for every mortal--even you.In Marathoning for Mortals, you'll find the courage to train, the willpower to persevere, and the tenacity to finish one mile after another. John and Jenny stick with you every step of the way, from your first insecure thoughts to your ...
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Four Months to a Four-hour Marathon,Updated
: :Entering is one thing. Finishing with a respectable time is something else. 4 Months to a 4-Hour Marathon serves as a personal trainer for runners looking to improve their performance. Whether competitive veterans or recreational beginners, with this essential guide marathoners can learn exactly what to expect, how to train, and even what to eat and what to wear. Dave Kuehls, contributing editor at Runner's World and a marathoner himself, discusses: - Day-by-day training schedules for 4-hour and ...
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Advanced Marathoning
:Book Description:Run faster marathons with hard-core, scientific training! Commitment and hard work are essential, but successful marathoning also takes intelligent preparation. Advanced Marathoning contains all the information you'll need to run faster, peak for multiple marathons without injury, and meet your marathon goal—whether it's running a personal best, qualifying for the Boston Marathon, or winning your age division. If you are willing to put in the work necessary to run faster, Advanced Marathoning will show you how to train ...
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The Marathon Method: The 16-Week Training Program that Prepares You to Finish a Full or Half Marathon in Your Best Time
: :Get Ready to Run!A complete guide to training for a half or full marathon in sixteen weeks, this book follows the format of TomÆs previous book The 12-Week Triathlete 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 'PR' or looking to qualify for Boston, this book is for you. 'TRAIN LESS AND RUN YOUR BEST'Some worry that running a marathon ...
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Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide
: :With over 50% new material, this category killer is sure to go the distanceWhen the previous edition of Hal Higdon's superb training guide appeared, Grete Waitz, 9-time winner of the New York City Marathon, cheered: 'Higdon's years of marathoning experience come through in this practical book. Aspiring or veteran marathoners will benefit enormously from its proven guidance.'This new edition focuses on first marathoners, women runners, and those new to the sport; and as always, Higdon shows how to ...
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Training For Young Distance Runners
:Book Description:Race your best this season with science-based training specifically geared for teenage runners. Your performance will soar when you follow the proven guidelines on designing customized daily, weekly, and seasonal programs. Running experts Larry Greene and Russ Pate combine the latest research with what works in the most successful high school and college programs throughout the country. You'll learn how to optimize performance through tempo running, interval training, technique drills, circuit and weight training, and flexibility exercises. And ...
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Running for Mortals: A Commonsense Plan for Changing Your Life With Running
: :The authors of Marathoning for Mortals now show beginning runners how to fit running into their lifestyle easilyYou don’t have to run fast or competitively to reap the rewards that running has to offer. What you do need is the courage to start. That is the 'Penguin mantra' that has enabled John Bingham—through his best-selling book No Need for Speed, his popular monthly column for Runner’s World magazine, and his many appearances at major running events throughout the ...
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