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| The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer |  | Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
Category: Digital Book Service
Buy New: $1.49
Avg. Customer Rating:  162 reviews
Format: Amazon Upgrade
Media: Digital
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 6.9 x 0.5
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.4252
ASIN: B000FP2IC8
Publication Date: January 11, 1998
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 motivating and easy to follow August 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've done a little running on and off for a while but never could seem to increase my level of fitness. I bought this book to challenge myself and to enjoy the running trails I have by my new house. This book is worth every penny! I am only a few weeks into the training, and I have increased my fitness level and increased my enjoyment of the experience. This book is based on a "marathon class" the professors taught that is a combination of sports psychology and fitness. It is great for beginners, and if you follow along and do exactly what the authors suggest I have no doubt you can finish a marathon. The stories from many of the students make it a well rounded experience, and I can relate to the doubts, thoughts and issues they experienced and its helpful to read how they dealt with them. I gave it a 4 out of 5 stars because this book has some typos and a few sections seem a bit repetative; However, I admire the student who wrote it as she also participated in the class and being a bit overweight like me I can relate to her experiences and appreciate that she did complete all 26.2 miles as well!
Absolutely Amazing! August 12, 2008
This book not only helped me complete my first marathon, (NYC '07), but also continues to help me overcome seemingly unsurmountable obstacles in life itself. Many extremely useful mental techniques to call upon when the miles start climbing above 20 or so, (you'll need them). Upon receiving I read from cover to cover. Then re-read each chapter weekly during my training completing all the journal entries. It worked for me and it worked very well. I followed this book nearly to the letter and ended up finishing the marathon in fine physical and mental shape grinning from ear to ear. I've run another marathon since but will never forget the mind-blowing thrill of crossing the finishing line for your very first time. Highly recommended.
Great Book! July 11, 2008
I read this book back in 2002 and 2003 while I was training for my first marathon. I just pulled it out and started reading it again recently and it is such a great book. Full of information and motivation to help with marathon training. I wish I would have gone to a college that offered a marathon class!
Looking forward to it July 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book has good information on training for marathons.
I am looking forward to mine in Dec.
As a Physical Therapist, I highly recommend this book. June 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a physical therapist who also enjoys (???) running. This past Fall, I finished my 2nd marathon in Appleton, WI. My first was Grandma's in Duluth, MN in 2002 (before children). This second marathon I used the same program but had to add the walk to run progarm in also as I had a one year old and a two year old at home now! I was not quite in the same shape I had been for the previous marathon. The program is wonderfully flexible with only 4 days of training a week. I printed the small schedule in the front chapter up and used to mark off my runs. Reading the chapters a second time still was important to train the mental endurance. As a therapist, I really love the stressing of completion and not speed. Reading each chapter a week helps to mentally prepare for the runs and stay focused on the weekly runs and the marathon itself. It is such an accomplishment to complete the race that setting time goals should only be broad- I'll finish in under 7 hours. I would be very interested in reading the women's book but would love them to write another book for 'subsequent' marathoners. The issues of mental endurance, life balance, and aging bodies would be good additional chapters to write about.
I have used the walk to run program for many of my patients who want to return to their prior level of running after injury with very good results. If you are even thinking of just getting into running this book is a great book and you may just decide 'why not try the marathon'.
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