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1:59: The Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Is Within Reach—Here’s How It Will Go Down, and What It Can Teach All Runners about Training and Racing Paperback – August 5, 2014

by Philip Maffetone (Author)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (August 5, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1629148172
  • ISBN-13: 978-1629148175
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsthanks Phil and Bill for sharing this book which lends ...
By Dr. Mark Cucuzzella on July 28, 2014
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thanks Phil and Bill for sharing this book which lends critical insight into optimal health, not just fast marathons. Your focus on nutrition, recovery, and overall movement will help athletes of all abilities . Dr Mark Cucuzzella
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars100% accurate and heart rate training works, its slow but effective in the long run.
By Sanjay Dalal on August 21, 2014
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Excellent read and gives a clear understanding of endurance training. The book is perfect for anyone trying to get leaner, fitter and faster. Its a slow and gradual process to follow and training on heart rate is the way to go. I highly recommend all to buy Phil's books of " Endurance Training and Racing". After running numerous marathons and doing two ironman races, i realised my training was more focused on intervals and tempos and doing the long runs relatively hard. Now i have switched to running slow which has resulted in running faster at a lower heart rate. No injuries and body has become lean. Follow Phil's clean diet and it works, Hope this helps.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsWhether or not your goal (hope or dream! ) ...
By James T Hixson on August 25, 2014
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Whether or not your goal (hope or dream!) is to run a 1:59 marathon, there is much in this book that is valuable to any distance runner. The information about the Lydiard method of training is essential, and arguably the most well-known, but the chapters on nutrition, feet and the brain provide much information that is both surprising and valuable. At the end of the book, just in case you want to see your competition, the authors provide a list of the most promising candidates to run 4:35/mile pace for 26.2 miles!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsMaffetone doctrine
By André Lambert on September 5, 2014
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This book is a focused version of his previous work. It's a light and interesting read. Would be interesting to see Maffetone studying Kilian Jornet and other trail/ultra elites the way he approached the Kenyan runners in this book.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsA must-read!
By freddy_merckx on August 26, 2014
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"1:59" contains pretty much the same information as "The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing", but put in a different light, that of marathon running. Therefore, Dr Maffetone reveals more specific training tips than in his other books. Anyway, "1:59" is an easy read and an excellent refresher of Dr Maffetone's insights in endurance training and racing.
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3.0 out of 5 starsbrave new athletic world
By MRG4 on September 21, 2014
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I have followed the author since 1989 a-la Hawaii Ironman and Mark Allen. Entertaining reading. Some novel ideas tucked away in there which spur the imagination. We just need to get the 1:59 candidates to wear HR monitors for the next 5 years.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsMust read for runners of all levels
By C. Walsh on November 1, 2014
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I had been hearing a lot about the great results from HR training and upon researching found out about Dr Maffetone, his method, successes and new book. Not only does it show what it will take for an elite runner to breat the 2 hour barrier but it offers insight for the average runner to get faster and remain injury free all while running slower.

At first it was a slow slog but in the month since I have incorperated HR training I am beginning to see the gains. Also since I am not stressing my body and paying better attention to rest, recovery and diet as prescribed by Dr Maffetone, I am not fatigued and have been able to log more miles, focus more on breathing and form as well as have better contol over my weight.

I can't recommend this book enough for any runner, especially those who has seen a plateau in their training or been battling injury.
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4.0 out of 5 starsAll the little things put together
By Hagen on October 28, 2014
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Phil Maffetone grabs every aspect of good running out of his basket of endurance racing wisdom. Not just one, two or a couple will make for a 1:59 marathon, but adding them all up should certainly get somebody there. Looking how many of these things even the best runners don't do right (let alone everybody else), assuming an improvement of less than 3 min for the current bests or 7, 8, 9 minutes for those that have not tapped into their potential at all, sounds very plausible. Let's hope we can witness that feat of human speed and endurance soon.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 starsNo new insights

I bought the book after reading positive reviews as well as from what I read about Dr Philip Maffetone from the book "Natural Born Heroes" (by Chris McDougall). Read more

Published 1 month ago by R.Sudhagar Raghavan
3.0 out of 5 starsHis training technique is interesting but I think misses the...

Maffetone has gained recent attention from being mentioned in the latest McDougall book, Natural Born Heroes. He apparently has written quite a few. This seems to be his latest. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Leon Worth
4.0 out of 5 starsGreat read but...

Read chapter 13 first. It's the story that makes the rest of the book worthwhile. His best book so far for me.

Published 4 months ago by Gomer44
5.0 out of 5 starsFascinating read. Unconventional, well argued.

Fascinating read. Unconventional, well argued. As a Berliner, I can't wait for the million dollar race to come to town.

Published 5 months ago by H. Schmundt
5.0 out of 5 starsReccomended.

So SO educational!

Published 10 months ago by Kala
5.0 out of 5 starsThis is a great book for experienced runners and coaches

Anyone that calls him or herself a runner needs to read this book. This is a great book for experienced runners and coaches, very interesting facts and studies regarding the art... Read more

Published 11 months ago by Amazon Customer
2.0 out of 5 starsJust OK

Not quite as good a book as I thought it would be. While some of the info I would agree with, I'm not quite totally sold on the whole slower heart rate training philosophy. Read more

Published 14 months ago by DavidC
5.0 out of 5 starsAnother good book from the master

Maffetone is a master of running and exercise. This time his focus is on world-class performance, but he does not forget that every athlete should be healthy. Read more

Published 14 months ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Excellent for aerobic long distance training must read.

Published 15 months ago by dinajoardar
5.0 out of 5 starsFluidly written, hugely informative, the right pacing

Hugely informative and not just for running geeks. Gets inside the marathon from all angles - physiology, nutrition, bio-mechanics, footwear, and most important - the "mental... Read more

Published 16 months ago by Glenn Whitney

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