Marathon Running: The Complete Training Guide (Paperback)

by Richard Nerurkar (Author), Steve Cram (Foreword)

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Product Description

An essential guide for runners at all levels, to training for and running a successful race

From the Back Cover
Including key training tips, progressive training programs, and unique insights into the secrets of the marathon's elite runners, Marathon Running is essential reading for beginner and veteran marathoners alike. Written by Olympic and World Championship racer Richard Nerurkar, this invaluable guide will help you get the most from your distance training. Whether you're just thinking about running your first marathon or are looking for new techniques to improve speed, endurance, and racing tactics, Marathon Running offers information and advice on all aspects of the world's most challenging and inspiring road race including: making the decision to run the marathon; getting your training off the ground; training programs for all levels; building mileage safely and effectively; training tips of the elite; eating and drinking for maximum energy; making the most of rest and recover; what to expect on race day; how to deliver your peak performance; avoiding and overcoming injury; staying motivated and much more. (6 x 9, 176 pages, b&w photos, diagrams, charts)

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585742562
• ISBN-13: 978-1585742561
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,586,130 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, easy read, can't be the only one though, December 5, 2002

By	Charles Burdick "heezyweezy" (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was good in the sense it was easy to read, and offered good advice. The perspective of the elite athlete (The author) was interesting and enlightening. The training plans are detailed and the book is quick and easy to read. I wouldn't recommend this be the only book you read to prepare for a marathon, but it is a good compliment to other books while your training, to help keep you focused.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good read, December 21, 2006

By	J. Vigil (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book is an easy read and author does a great job at telling his professional career as he goes from chapter to chapter. Along the way he throws in the how to's to of building up to the marathon distance. I felt it was a beginner book with some advice for the advanced runner. The reading is good to follow because of his story and how he trained. How complete it is? Well, depends on if your looking for training programs, which there are a couple in the back of the book with standard stretching routine provided, but if your looking for in depth programs you won't find them here. A great supplement to other first marathon running books but overall not the "complete" guide.

Overall, I liked the book and it's amazing to see how fast these guys can run, in training or in races.