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Four Months to a Four-hour Marathon [Kindle Edition]

Dave Kuehls
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The marathon is the crown jewel of distance running. Entering is one thing. Finishing is something else. And finishing with a respectable time...? For competitive veterans or recreational beginners, 4 Months to a 4-Hour Marathon tells exactly what to eat, what to wear, what to expect, and how to train. When race day arrives, author Dave Kuehls, senior writer at Runner's World and a marathoner himself, will have any competitor in the best shape physically and mentally. 4 Months to a 4-Hour Marathon includes: * Day-by-day training schedule for 4-5 hour marathon * Detailed diet plans * The marathoner's mind-set * Right and wrong things to wear * How to pick the right shoes * Pain vs. performance--how far to go * Common pitfalls to avoid--in training and during the race

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An updated handbook for distance runners describes how to select a marathon in which to compete, offers a training timetable and schedule for getting ready for the race, and provides practical advice on diet, training, pace, fluids, and mental attitude. Original. 25,000 first printing.

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I ran the Barcelona marathon in March of this year, I read an excellent book which literally addressed everything I needed to get me to the finish line. I bought 4 months as I am running the Amsterdam marathon in October and want to improve on my time. To surmise-I am a beginner in the world of marathons!

First off, I was surprised that the book was so small. Training for a marathon in a big commitment and you need good, comprehensive mental and physical training programme (in that order of importance too). Secondly, a few chapters into the book Kuehls starts touting Runners world (a magazine he writes for) and drops running shoe brand names-this actually annoyed me.

The book is a simple read-but you have to purchase it well in advance of four months to your marathon. The theory behind the title goes on the premise that you can train at a reasonable intensity for 45 minutes prior to commencing your 4 months to a 4 hour marathon training programme.

For first time marathoners I would steer well clear of this book, the training programmes do look convinicing-but the 'Non-runners marathon Trainer' Whitsett et al. is a far, far better read and a million times more comprehensive. Simply put-I would not have crossed the finish line (feeling as good as I did) without reading the Non-Runners marathon trainer). In fact for the Amsterdam marathon I am consulting the aforementioned book for a refresher!
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Fantastic book! 12 May 2004
Format:Paperback
I bought this book when I started training for my first marathon, London. Couldn't put the book down, it became my bible. Covers everything you need to know. Managed to complete the marathon in 3.56.16, and I certainly have this book to thank in part! Very easy to read and understand, with good, practical advice. Many thanks, Dave Kuehls!!
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
It really works 29 Mar 2000
Format:Paperback
I read this book as a complete novice to marathon running. The longest distance I ran was 5 miles max. This book has all the info you need, to do what the title of the book says. Follow Dave Kuehls advice and it really works. Four months after picking up this slim volume I completed the New York marathon in 3hrs 56.19.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent
My first review because this book is worth it. If you want a training programme to improve your speed then this is it. I just completed the Paris Marathon in 4. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kathryn
4 mths to a 4 hr marathon
This book is good for an inexperienced runner although I did manage to take away a couple of tips from it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by michelle
really works
this book is great , the most important part is the actual training schedule and the time splits , but knocked 40 mins off my marathon time managed 3. Read more
Published 7 months ago by lisa
Plenty of good tips
Probabaly it will not make sense to follow the book in all the details but it was definitely a good guidance and gave me the chance to put my head round the challange in front of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Squittish
Pointless, get the info online and save your time!
I was so dissapointed with this book it was almost laughable. This guy writes about his Dad's experience as a marathoner rather than his own, and the only useful info the book... Read more
Published 14 months ago by French 1
Fool proof and motivational!
Could not put this book down, read it in an hour!! Im running the London Marathon in April and although i'd already started my training before i purchased it, it still has been a... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Bionvic
good for new runners
Good book would recommend for new runners (I.e. less than 6months)
If you have been running for a while might not be the best book, but all in all is insightful
Published 19 months ago by hersh
You can get everything from the web free that is in this book
Written for a USA audience and very basic. For example it tells you to eat more carbs! Take a look at site as such as runners world's website and you'll get more detail. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2010 by Mr. Paul Fisher
Very disappointing
I was very disappointed with this book. It was incredibly thin on information. I cannot imagine it being of any use to anyone unless they were totally new to running and knew no... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2009 by Mrs. A. Campion
simple, honest, running guide
A simple easy to understand book, it covers all that you need to know without being confusing. Aimed more towards beginers or fun runners who want to improve their running. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by A. Bilsbury
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