Marathon: The Ultimate Training GuideWith over 50% new material, this category killer is sure to go the distance When 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 build up mileage and gives advice on running long, speedwork for distance runners, defensive running strategies, and planning for peak performance. |
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User Review - SeriousGrace - LibraryThingI'll be honest - I read this in sporadic fits. I didn't sit down and read huge chapters all at once, but rather only a few pages at a time. Yes, Hal Higdon is a master at the marathon. Yes, he has run ... Read full review
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User Review - josescott - LibraryThingI'm running my first marathon on February and this book gave me basic knowledge of how to approach this goal and how to organize myself for it. It's an excellent book for first time marathoners ... Read full review
Contents
The Mystique of the Marathon | 1 |
Learning to Love Running | 22 |
Your Very First Steps | 28 |
Different Views of the Marathon | 45 |
Your First 26Miler | 50 |
Learning to Train Right | 71 |
10 Truths about Marathon Achievement | 84 |
Striving to Improve | 99 |
Planning for Peak Performance | 189 |
The Magic Taper | 211 |
The Distance Runners Diet | 225 |
Achieving the Perfect Pace | 250 |
RaceDay Logistics | 270 |
Drinking on the Run | 285 |
Mind Games | 308 |
Mile 27 | 326 |
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References to this book
Lust auf mehr Leben: Strategien für ein erfülltes und glückliches Leben ab 50 Roger Schawinski No preview available - 2005 |
Bibliographic information
| Title | Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide |
| Author | Hal Higdon |
| Edition | revised |
| Publisher | Rodale, 2005 |
| ISBN | 1594861994, 9781594861994 |
| Length | 256 pages |
| Subjects | › Sports & Recreation / Running & Jogging |
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