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In today's modern world, there's no need for anyone to run twenty-five miles to deliver a message, as Pheidippides did from Marathon to Athens around 500 B.C. However, hundreds of runners each year run 26.2 miles at hundreds of marathons worldwide. To conquer this mountainous challenge, you must know how to properly eat, stretch, identify and treat injuries, and develop a running program that hones your mind and body into a running machine. Marathon Training For Dummies is for everyone who has always...

Whether you're a novice or a pro, you'll get in shape with everything from stretching techniques and mental exercises to advice on increasing your mileage, eating properly and making race day a success

Please note, this programme is not a book. It won't take you ages to get through before you can start achieving anything. So, if you are looking for a book, you'll need to look elsewhere. What you will get here is the same successful system of progression that hundreds before you have followed. It is concise and straight to the point, making it easy for you to get started with as soon as possible. Also, it is aimed at people who can already run for 20-30 minutes. Any less and you'll need to follow...

Running a marathon is one of the greatest challenges you can set yourself but there are no short cuts to success. Even if you're pretty fit, you can't do the 26.2 miles of the course on willpower alone. You need discipline and professional guidance. The Expert's Guide to Marathon Training is a comprehensive and inspirational 16-week training programme for runners of every age and ability, a step-by-step schedule which can be personally tailored to fit every reader. This book will show you how to...

Signed up for a half-marathon and not sure what you've gotten yourself into? Absolute Beginner's Guide to Half-Marathon Training: Get Ready to Run or Walk a 5K, 8K, 10K or Half-Marathon Race is an easy-to-understand introduction to the world of running half-marathon, or shorter, race. Endorsed by the National Institute for Fitness and Sport, this book is packed with illustrations, notes on how to stay motivated and tips on how to train without pain. It will guide you through your marathon-training...

The Marathon ST is one of the most popular choices in Treadmills in the KETTLER range. The Marathan ST offers an extra flat running surface which is larger then most as well measuring 48 x 132cm. This makes it a safe chioce especially for those who feel less confident using a treadmill and with its built in shock absorbers it is very pleaseant to use as it cuts down on the unnecessary impact on joints. The console measures all the training data you could want to know when running including time...

.......an easy to understand 'user friendly' guide. It shows any cyclist how to train smarter and get more out of the effort they put into their training, by using the training tool of the new millennium, a heart rate monitor. In a few basic yet important steps, this guide shows how, with a few simple rules, you can approach your training in a slightly different way and be on your way to improved performances. No matter...

Steve Donovan liked smoking a lot, but he liked his wife and daughter more. When he started running to help himself quit smoking, he entered into a whole new culture. Donovan's competitive spirit leads him to train for the Chicago Marathon to break the four-hour mark. During that time, he kept this diary. The journal entries are humorous, touching and genuine. The Untitled Journals of Steve Donovan's Marathon Training is based on events logged in Donovan's journal from January 2003 to October 20...

This book features strategies from more than 50 top coaches. Whether you're planning to run your first marathon or determined to slice a few minutes off your best time, this is the book to read. Hal Higdon, senior writer at Runner's World, has been running and writing about marathons for over forty years. Use his informative and detailed book to tap into his vast personal expertise plus that of dozens of coaches, exercise physiologists, marathon runners and other top running authorities. Full of...

Written by seasoned "Everything" authors with a veteran marathon runner and coach who manages a popular marathon training web site, this book details: how to select the right shoes, gear and nutrition/supplements; strategies for finishing full and half marathons; proper stretching techniques and tips for better posture; weight training and cross-training tips; how to choose and develop a running program; tips for and principles of successful running; alternative training ideas for physical and mental...

1 1. Introduction. What Are the Benefits of Walking and Running? Who Can Train and Successfully Complete a 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon? Why Should You Follow the National Institute for Fitness and Sport's (NIFS) Training Programs? How Did NIFS Originate? How Does NIFS Accomplish Its Mission? What Is the NIFS Mini Marathon Training Program? What Are the Unique Features of This Book? 2. Getting Started. What Should You Consider Before Starting Your Training? What Is the Importance of Setting...

There aren’t many better qualified to write a book on Marathon training than Hugh Jones, former winner of the London Marathon. This book is not written for the sub 2.30 marathoner, but for everyone tackling the great distance; it is very readable, simple and practical, and it will dissipate any pre- marathon fears (as long as you follow the advice and do the training). There is a 16 week programme, advice on how to assess your initial fitness and get started, helpful tips on overcoming problems and...