
Run Your First Marathon
Everything You Need to Know to Reach the Finish Line
Skyhorse Publishing
2nd Edition
Published on 13. May 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-61608-036-5 (ISBN)
Description
Do you consider yourself too old or out-of-shape to run a marathon? Do you fear that you lack the conditioning, motivation, or emotional strength to finish? If so, Grete Waitz, nine-time winner of the New York City Marathon, has a program for you that has proven to help would-be racers do what they thought was impossible: complete their first marathon. In Run Your First Marathon, Waitz offers:
A 16-week training program that has been proven successful time and time again
Methods for physically and mentally preparing to start and finish a marathon
Helpful tips regarding equipment, nutrition, and hydration
Guidance to help overcome motivational and physical roadblocks
And much more!
Now updated, with advice on 10Ks and other shorter races, Run Your First Marathon will empower runners with the courage to train, the willpower to persevere, and the tenacity to reach the finish line. Complete with sixty color photographs and information on the most current, cutting-edge trends in long distance running, this essential reference will make your marathoning dreams come true.
A 16-week training program that has been proven successful time and time again
Methods for physically and mentally preparing to start and finish a marathon
Helpful tips regarding equipment, nutrition, and hydration
Guidance to help overcome motivational and physical roadblocks
And much more!
Now updated, with advice on 10Ks and other shorter races, Run Your First Marathon will empower runners with the courage to train, the willpower to persevere, and the tenacity to reach the finish line. Complete with sixty color photographs and information on the most current, cutting-edge trends in long distance running, this essential reference will make your marathoning dreams come true.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York, NY
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 194 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
635 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61608-036-5 (9781616080365)
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Grete Waitz | Gloria Averbuch
Run Your First Marathon
Everything You Need to Know to Reach the Finish Line
E-Book
04/2015
3rd Edition
Skyhorse Publishing
€12.85
Available for download
Persons
Grete Waitz (19532011) is widely regarded as one of history's greatest marathoners. She won the New York City Marathon a record nine times.
Gloria Averbuch is a competitive runner and the author of The New York Road Runners Club Complete Book of Running & Fitness.
Gloria Averbuch is a competitive runner and the author of The New York Road Runners Club Complete Book of Running & Fitness.