Marathon : From Start to Finish - Softcover

Sam Murphy

3.75

8 ratings by Goodreads

9780713668445: Marathon : From Start to Finish

Softcover

ISBN 10: 071366844X ISBN 13: 9780713668445

Publisher: Gardners Books, 2004

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'I'd love to do a marathon, but I don't have six days a week to train' 'I'm too old/unfit/overweight to run 26 miles, aren't I?' 'Omigod! I've got a place in the marathon - what next?' If any of these scenarios sound familiar, then this book is for you. You want to run a marathon, but you don't know where to start, how to train, what to eat and drink, how to dress, how to prepare for the race or, perhaps, even which race to do. We will guide you through the entire process: from your very first steps to beyond the finish line, ensuring that you not only complete your marathon but enjoy it, too! There's advice on everything from how to fit training into your busy life to improving your running technique and avoiding injury. There are mental tricks to employ when the going gets tough, along with nutritional strategies to maximise your performance, gear and gadgets to improve your running and race tactics to help you get through the big day.

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About the Author:

Sam Murphy is a freelance journalist and personal training consultant. She has written for The Sunday Times, Independent, Evening Standard and the Guardian, among others. She also writes a regular fitness column and is the author of Run for Life (Kyle Cathie). She is an avid runner and practices yoga, strength training and surfs regularly. Training plans provided by John Brewer, one of the country's most respected sports scientists. He is the director of the Human Performance Centre at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. He is in charge of Team Flora, a group of runners training for the London Marathon, including 35 novice runners.

Review:

'an essential purchase' Independent on Sunday 'sensible, sympathetic, ideal for anyone who's made a resolution to run regularly' Time Out 'Anyone who reads books by Sam Murphy knows that when it comes to running, she's an expert. If you have any questions on marathon running I guarantee this book will answer them' Health and Fitness 'Excellent guide...will tell you everything you need to know, from start to finish.' Health & Fitness (November 2009) 'This book really has everything you need to know if you want to run a half or a full marathon.' Women's Fitness (December 2009)

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