| Marathon and Half-Marathon: The Beginner's Guide Contributor(s): Caron, Marnie (Author), Sportmedbc (Author), Taunton, Jack (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1553651588 ISBN-13: 9781553651581 Publisher: Greystone Books OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2006 Annotation: Over 20 million Americans run recreationally, but doing it right is more than a matter of buying an expensive pair of shoes and heading for the track. Building on the popularity of the "Beginning Runner's Handbook, this practical, easy-to-use guide provides a step-by-step program for running the half or the full marathon for the first time. It shows readers how to get motivated and set realistic goals, choose the proper shoes, eat right, build strength and endurance, and avoid sore muscles and injury. The book includes tips from elite runners on such subjects as staying motivated when the weather is extreme, running technique, running with a dog, and running partners. Finally, the book describes strategies for the race, what to expect on race day, and the psychological effects of finishing a half or full marathon. Most importantly, it includes a full training program designed to ensure that crucial first race is a winner. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Running & Jogging - Sports & Recreation | Track & Field |
| Dewey: 796.425 |
| LCCN: 2005055044 |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 7.12" W x 9.24" (0.89 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Over 20 million Americans run recreationally, but doing it right is more than a matter of buying an expensive pair of shoes and heading for the track. Building on the popularity of The Beginning Runner's Handbook, this practical, easy-to-use guide provides a step-by-step program for running a half or full marathon for the first time. It shows readers how to get motivated and set realistic goals, choose the proper shoes, eat right, build strength and endurance, and avoid sore muscles and injury. The book includes tips from elite runners on such subjects as staying motivated when the weather is extreme, running technique, running with a dog, and running partners. Finally, the book describes strategies for the race, what to expect on race day, and the psychological effects of finishing a half or full marathon. Most importantly, it includes a full training program designed to ensure that that crucial first race is a winner. |
