- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd; 2nd New edition edition (21 Jun 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 071366830X
- ISBN-13: 978-0713668308
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 349,299 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Many people marvel at the feat of the marathon, but few actually take up the challenge against mind and body. "I'm not fit enough" or "I haven't got enough time to do all that training" are classic responses that stop so many people from setting out and taking the first step towards a lifetime achievement, one which can never be taken away and one you never tire of telling people about. Yes, the marathon is a long way to run, jog or walk, let us not forget that, but author Richard Nerurkar--Great Britain's most successful marathon runner of the 1990's--is a man that has seen it, done it and got the medals to prove it. His insight can guide the novice from the end of the street to the finish line, 26 miles--and don't forget the 365 yards--later, while at the same time help the elite club runner find those extra few seconds that will give you a new personal best. As well as providing structured training schedules to follow, Nerurkar shares his own experiences with the reader to help you on your way no matter what your standard. The pages are crammed full of practical tips for the active mind and body and have all been put into practice so you be sure that despite the pain and suffering they work. There are no shortcuts to the marathon, but with the help of this book Nerurkar points you in the right direction. --Andrea Bullock
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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'If 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, let Sam guide you through the entire process: from you very first steps to beyond the finish line, ensuring that you not only complete your marathon but that you enjoy it, too.' Fitpro Network (May 2007)
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a uniquely practical guide to marathon running by one of Britain's best. It gets to the heart of the challenge of long distance running.
While the book is full of expert tips which could help even the international runner, it is simple and straightforward enough to suit the ordinary person preparing for marathon of a lifetime. It should sell in thousands before every London Marathon - and save of its readers a great deal of grief!
But the book is also a good read even for those who only dream of running. Richard Nerurkar interweaves his advice with illustrations from his long career at the top level of international running which sparkle with good humour and humility.
I was fortunate enough to meet Richard Nerurkar at a pre-publication book signing in Teddington, West London and so I was able to write this review a full week before official publication. I remember him telling me that it is not the feet but the heart which matters in running the marathon. He has always been a big-hearted runner - and it shows through on every page of this book. Careful attention to its advice will get many an aspiring runner successfully from the start of their dream to the finish of their race.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the best Marathon specific running book I've seen. I had already bought '4 Months to A 4 Hour Marathon', but was not particulaly impressed with it - it was maybe slightly too basic at times, and I found the training schedules were different from any others I'd seen in magazines or web-sites.
This is a much better book, which gives more useful advice from fairly basic to the absolute extreme of international level (mostly Richard's own experiences). Whilst some of the elite advice won't be of much use to mere mortals, it is still quite interesting to read how the best train (150 miles a week?!). This almost makes it a cross between training advice and story telling of elite athlete's experiences.
Richard Nerurkar has also got an easy to understand, relaxed style of writing which makes this very easy to read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this hoping to gain an insight into the fabled Marathon from one of GBs greatest.
Sadly, I found the book overly busy and seemed to cater more for the serious athlete than the overweight, infrequent runner like myself seeking inspiration and motivation. If you are a commited runner, perhaps at club level or better, I have no doubts this book will provide a valuable insight into training for and racing the Marathon. Regular recreational runners may be able to extract something out of it though you may need to augment the 12 week training plans to suit. If however you are an absolute beginner or a complete newbie to the distance (New Years resolution perhaps?!!) then perhaps THE NON-RUNNERS MARATHON TRAINER by David Whitsett may be a better option.
To conclude, a lot of info crammed into this which I felt would be of more value to the serious types more so than the beginner.
Sadly, I found the book overly busy and seemed to cater more for the serious athlete than the overweight, infrequent runner like myself seeking inspiration and motivation. If you are a commited runner, perhaps at club level or better, I have no doubts this book will provide a valuable insight into training for and racing the Marathon. Regular recreational runners may be able to extract something out of it though you may need to augment the 12 week training plans to suit. If however you are an absolute beginner or a complete newbie to the distance (New Years resolution perhaps?!!) then perhaps THE NON-RUNNERS MARATHON TRAINER by David Whitsett may be a better option.
To conclude, a lot of info crammed into this which I felt would be of more value to the serious types more so than the beginner.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Didn't get a lot out of it
As a committed (albeit far from being elite) runner training for my first marathon, I have to say I didn't get a lot out of this book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stephen Douglas
Great marathon training book
I found this a very good marathon training book, informative with very very good training plans towards the back of the book. Well worth the money. Buy it now!
Published 3 months ago by Mark W
Good Times
This book is an excellent insight into the challenge of 26.2
The schedules at the back are good to follow and set out well. Read more
The schedules at the back are good to follow and set out well. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2003 by Stevie Kelly
The search continues
I did enjoy this book and read it very quickly. However, I guess I was expecting more of a running reference book than it turned out to be. Read more
Published on 12 April 2002
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