Marathon: You Can Do It! [Paperback]

Jeff Galloway (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 11, 2010

Marathon: You Can Do It! details Olympian Jeff Galloway’s revolutionary walk/run training methods that have enabled tens of thousands of people to run marathons. This innovative method opens up marathon running to everyone — not just rock-hard athletes, but also those who may be out of shape, overweight, or past their athletic prime. This updated edition includes the new "magic mile" time trial, fat-burning techniques, adjustments in the weekly schedule to prevent injuries and improve performance, and quick fixes to keep runners motivated during latter stages of marathon.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Shelter Publications; Revised Edition edition (May 11, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 093607048X
• ISBN-13: 978-0936070483
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Marathons
  • #34 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Coaching > Training & Conditioning
  • #43 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Running & Jogging

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disorganized, Hard To Follow For A Beginner, June 24, 2010

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I was very excited about this book. I've been a hobby runner on and off my whole life, but I've never officially trained for anything [other than military duty].

So, I got this book to help me figure out how to train for a marathon. The author seems very well respected and experienced. The book sounded like exactly what I wanted.

However, when I got the book, I found it laid out poorly. It is disorganized in the way ideas are presented and seems to jump around from topic to topic. I really needed a book that said "To start training for a marathon, you do A then B then C" with troubleshooting and advice on nutrition and stuff to follow. This book didn't really do that.

I'm several chapters in and I'm still not sure exactly what my first few steps are supposed to be.

I do like his writing style and I think he's very interesting. I enjoyed the stories and anecdotes Mr. Galloway includes, I found them very informative.

But I'm going to look for another book that will be easier for a total beginner to follow. I'll keep this one as a reference, but I need something more along the lines of "Running a Marathon for Dummies" I guess [is there such a book?!]. :)

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boston Qualifyer and Conversion of Attitude, May 12, 2011

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Brian K Harris (Idaho Falls, Id USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marathon: You Can Do It! (Paperback)

I have been using this book and plan for after ten years now and while perusing Galloway's books to find a title for my therapist decided to finally chime in. From being a XC runner in high school and college, the mentality of never stopping during a race was commendable and a rite of passage. Before picking up this book I ran two marathons without stopping. I was 35 then but my back seemed like it was 65. After both those marathons, the "sensation" of a broomstick jamming into my backside was crippling (sciatic nerve). In the advice from a friend I tried the run/walk system. My next marathon brought a Park City time from 4:30 to 3:51 walking every mile. Granted I was pushing mile times, but the result was phenomenal. I now exclusively use the R/W program for training and racing. I have tried a run 4 min, walk 30 second, and a walk each mile marker with success in both. My PR is now a 3:27 which brought me to Boston this last April... so for the doubting speedsters, running fast by walking is possible. For those with back pain, I can't say enough.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing!, March 5, 2011

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This review is from: Marathon: You Can Do It! (Paperback)

At age 44 and 40 lbs overweight, I decided to run my first marathon. I did this with Team In Training and they introduced me to the Galloway method of training. I bought this book and it helped prepare me for this huge goal. The book was motivating, enlightening and it gave me the confidence that I could accomplish this goal that I'd contimplated for over 20 years. I finished the marathon (San Francisco) and went on to lose 50 lbs; run nearly 20 half marathons; another open marathon; and many triathlons including two Ironman races over the next seven years. The training "journey" for doing a big race, weather it's a half marathon, a marathon or an Ironman is what it's all about... crossing the finish line is just icing on the cake! It's also about the wonderful community of age-group (and elite) athletes that encourage and inspire us along the way. My quality of life has improved in countless ways since taking the first step and making this part of my lifestyle and I credit TNT and Jeff Galloway for changing my life and that of the many others I've encouraged to read this book and become an athlete again later in life. Yes... You CAN Do It!