'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 (or half 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. This second edition includes advice on running a half marathon, and all the training schedules, nutritional advice and coaching tips have been updated.
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'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
'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
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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.
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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
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Too old to run my first marathon at 39? This is the book that helped me run The London Marathon in under three hours and thirty minutes with only a four month lead time. The core of the book contains six sixteen week training plans. You will find one to suit you whether you are a novice or an experienced runner, whether you have a lot of time to train or can only manage the bare minimum. Alongside this you will find essential information ranging from dealing with injuries, through fuelling correctly, to how to prepare for race day. This book helped me achieve my goal and is definitely the essential marathon runner's guide.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Jenny
Format:Paperback
I've run a few marathons already so have some running experience, and have found lots of useful information, tips and ideas in this book. There are so many different things covered in this book that I think most runners would find something interesting in it. It would be a really good book for total beginners as well - it covers the basics in a good level of detail and the book is written in a very readable and approachable style. It is nice to read a running book that doesn't assume you will be able to dedicate hours and hours every week to running, and has lots of tips on how to make running more enjoyable, rewarding and easier to fit into a hectic lifestyle. I like the fact that this book captures the sentiment that finishing a marathon or a half-marathon is a great achievement for anyone, no matter what time they take.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Peter
Format:Paperback
Everything you need to know
This book does exactly what it says on the label & gives great advice from start to finish - from the moment you think about doing a marathon or get your place, right through to recovery, it helps you every step of the way.
I have read plenty of running books, but this one doesn't assume you're an aspirant Olympic athlete & understands that running is just part of your busy life.
It gives advice on all aspects of marathon training - not just the running itself. It also includes excellent sections on strength, flexibility and mental training that are just as important if you are going to succeed & enjoy it!
The book also gives some handy schedules for training as well as great tips for race day itself. It even gives tips on which marathons to consider.
I have done several marathons & half marathons, but still learnt a lot from this book. If I were a novice to these events or just running in general, this is really the only book I would need to read. It brings the advice I have read from other books and lessons learnt along the way, into one, easy to read volume.
This book does exactly what it says on the label & gives great advice from start to finish - from the moment you think about doing a marathon or get your place, right through to recovery, it helps you every step of the way.
I have read plenty of running books, but this one doesn't assume you're an aspirant Olympic athlete & understands that running is just part of your busy life.
It gives advice on all aspects of marathon training - not just the running itself. It also includes excellent sections on strength, flexibility and mental training that are just as important if you are going to succeed & enjoy it!
The book also gives some handy schedules for training as well as great tips for race day itself. It even gives tips on which marathons to consider.
I have done several marathons & half marathons, but still learnt a lot from this book. If I were a novice to these events or just running in general, this is really the only book I would need to read. It brings the advice I have read from other books and lessons learnt along the way, into one, easy to read volume.
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Useful for first time Half and Full Marthon runners
This book gives good advice from start to finish and gives some very useful and realistic training schedules. Read more
Published 5 months ago by fabrab
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Really useful comprehensive book
I bought this to give me more information as I am a novice half marathon runner. It is really thorough and answered all my questions in an easy to read format. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dizzywizzy
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marathon
If your a runner thinking of doing a marathon this is the book for you .Tips and advice ,from diet training ,kit and much more
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Published 11 months ago by facon
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marathon training
I have used the training programes in this book and have just run a sub 2 hour half marathon,new to long distance running the book tells you everything you need to get started and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by malcolm
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A must have..............................
This is the best book I've invested in. It's well written, easily digestible information. Good break down of recommendations depending your level/ability and even your time... Read more
Published 15 months ago by bj-sailaway
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Motivational Read
As some people have previously highlighted, what's written in this book is no rocket science. Nothing that those already interested in sports do not know. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Bea
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Excellent
A friend of mine recommended this book and I see why. It is excellent. Well on the way with my training. Thanks Sam
Published on 18 Mar 2011 by Rod Blackman
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training tips
This book is full of advice and training tips for all runners doing marathons,it has different running programmes you can use to suit your life style while still getting you ready... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by M. Rodwell
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The Perfect Book for Marathon Newbies
After using one of Sam Murphy's other books, "Triathlon from Start to Finish", as a reference text to train for my first Triathlon, there was only one book I wanted to read for my... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2009 by Conor Clarke
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very helpful book!
I bought this book prior to my first marathon run and I must say it was very helpful indeed. It is full of rather useful tips on almost everything, comprises training programmes,... Read more
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