Marathon Training: The Proven 100-Day Program for Success (Paperback)

by Joe Henderson (Author)

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Product Description
26.2 miles never seemed so easy as it will when you read and use Marathon Training. The 15-week program and training diary ensure success, whether you want to run your first or fastest marathon.

The runners’ writer, Joe Henderson, will instruct, equip, inspire, inform, and humor you through a training process that will maximize your potential and minimize your chances of injury. Each day you’ll receive a special training tip and instruction to aid your training preparation.

Take the guesswork out of your training. Marathon Training is the running companion and guide for going the distance better than you ever dreamed possible.

From the Publisher
"Like a great coach, Henderson helps aspiring marathoners plan their workouts and then shows up each day to monitor their progress and encourage their efforts. This book will be enjoyable and effective for anyone interested in running a successful marathon."

Don Kardong Senior Writer, Runner’s World Fourth Place, 1976 Olympic Marathon

"As marathon training programs go, this one is extraordinary. Henderson has designed a training guide for the regular guy or gal. His combination of objective, technical tips and more subjective daily thoughts creates inspiring lessons in the art of completing a marathon."

Fiona Bayly New York Road Runners Club Organizer of the NYC Marathon

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers (February 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880115912
• ISBN-13: 978-0880115919
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #642,102 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Daily Plan That Works!, May 9, 2000

By	Paul Milligan (High Ridge, Missouri. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I recieved this book as a gift shortly after committing to run a marathon with the Leukemia Society. I had little background and the idea of running 26.2 miles seemed daunting, at best. After an introduction that gave me the basics and helped make be a believer, I began to follow the schedule. The daily tips were great. I looked forward to writing in the book each night and checking out what was in store for me the next day. The variety of workouts made it a pleasure to follow, and the science seemed sound. Most of all, it worked! I followed the plan again a 2 years later and had a great time at the Disneyworld Marathon. In fact, I'm buying a copy today for my wife, to help her with her first marathon!

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a daily diary for your training program, June 20, 1998

By A Customer

this book was not what I expected. It's not a guide like higdon or galloways' books with example schedules. This book was written to be read page by page for 100 days while recording your progress. Some tips may be useful to some novice runners, the stories were okay.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I have successfully run three marathons following this book, December 15, 2000

By A Customer

...and I am working on my fourth. I find the journal format to be very helpful, as well as the weekly workout assignments, articles, tips and recommendations. The three different training plans make this workable for different levels of runners. Although this book might not be ideal for an absolute beginner, it is a good one for the average runner who wants a simple, realistic way to prepare for a marathon without having to turn his or her life over to training.