The Complete Guide to Marathon Walking [Paperback]

Dave McGovern (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2000

Thorough and entertaining guide to marathon running by a widely respected running coach. Especially helpful for the novice runner but also helpful to the veteran. Sections cover the background of the marathon, detailed training regimen, and the race itself.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: World Class Pubns (July 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966217624
• ISBN-13: 978-0966217629
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

77 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Must For Marathon Walkers!!, January 14, 2003

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kdfw61 (Cocoa Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Guide to Marathon Walking (Paperback)

I read and reread this book several times during the 5 months of training for my first ever marathon. I completed the Disney Marathon 2 days ago and put Dave McGovern's training tips to the test. I can tell you they are tried and true!!! I never once felt like I was going to hit the wall, was injury free and had alot of fun.

This book is full of info on buying shoes, stretching, nutrition, race day strategies, training schedules, what to do before, during and after the marathon and lots of laughs. There are also testamonies from marathon walkers as well as lots of info about walker friendly marathons nationwide. His writing style is so personable and warm you almost feel like you're having a conversation with him. As far as I'm concerned he's my coach. I wouldn't even consider letting go of my copy.

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dave Gives Great Advice!, May 24, 2001

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Shelly Stewart-Dugan (Queen Creek, Arizona USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Guide to Marathon Walking (Paperback)

This book is a great read! I really enjoyed all of the tips and hints that Dave gives throughout. As a Team In Training member I thought I had learned a lot, but after reading Dave's book I really added a lot to my bag of tricks. If you are serious about doing a marathon this book is a definite must!

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If You Doubt You Can Do It, READ THIS BOOK!, May 6, 2004

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Tim Dutton (Upper Hutt, New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Guide to Marathon Walking (Paperback)

If you have any doubts about whether or not YOU can walk a marathon, read this wonderfully inspirational book by Dave and your doubts will vanish. Dave is an excellent writer as well as an excellent coach. There is so much of value in here that you'll be able to benefit hugely even if you have walked a marathon before. I've just let a friend borrow my copy and he told me he has already got some ideas for his next marathon, and he's walked 11 of them before!!!