The marathon is the crown jewel of distance running. Entering is one thing. Finishing is something else. And finishing with a respectable time . . .
Let Four Months to a Four-Hour Marathon be your personal trainer. Whether you're a competitive veteran or a recreational beginner, this essential guide will tell you exactly what to eat, what to wear, what to expect, and how to train. When race day arrives, author Dave Kuehls, contributing editor at Runner's World and a marathoner himself, will have you in the best shape of your life-physically and mentally. All you have to do is take the first step.
Four Months to a Four-Hour Marathon includes-
. Day-by-day training schedules for 4-hour and 5-hour marathoners . Detailed diet plans . The marathoner's mind-set . Right and wrong things to wear . How to pick the right sneakers . Pain vs. performance-how far to go . Common pitfalls to avoid-in training and during the race . A list of the 36 marathons in North America where you can run the fastest times
By:
Dave Kuehls Imprint: Perigee Books,U.S. Country of Publication: United States Edition: Revised edition Dimensions:
Height: 203mm,
Width: 127mm,
Spine: 9mm
ISBN:9780399532597 ISBN 10: 0399532595 Pages: 144 Publication Date:01 May 2012 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Dave Kuehls is a contributing editor for Runner's World, the world's largest running magazine. He has also written for Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, GQ, and ESPN magazine. His fastest marathon is 2-57.