Marathon and Half-Marathon: The Beginner's Guide
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ISBN: 1553651588 / Publisher: Greystone Books, March 2006
With proper training, men and women of all ages, shapes, and sizes can complete a marathon or half marathon. This guide helps beginners to gradually and safely prepare for this experience. The entire program takes 26 weeks from start to finish. In the sidebars, sports and fitness writer Caron provides a wealth of practical tips on diverse topics like keeping running clothes smelling fresh or maintaining a positive attitude. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Over 20 million Americans run recreationally, but doing it right is more than a matter of buying an expensive pair of shoes and heading for the track. Building on the popularity of The Beginning Runner’s Handbook, this practical, easy-to-use guide provides a step-by-step program for running a half or full marathon for the first time. It shows readers how to get motivated and set realistic goals, choose the proper shoes, eat right, build strength and endurance, and avoid sore muscles and injury. The book includes tips from elite runners on such subjects as staying motivated when the weather is extreme, running technique, running with a dog, and running partners. Finally, the book describes strategies for the race, what to expect on race day, and the psychological effects of finishing a half or full marathon. Most importantly, it includes a full training program designed to ensure that that crucial first race is a winner.
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