Run your best marathon : your trusted guide to training and racing better
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Run your best marathon : your trusted guide to training and racing better
Bloomsbury Sport, 2022
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-268) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
'Quite simply, it contains the tools to make you a better runner. Make space on your bookshelf for this timeless, classic marathon manual.' -Paul Tonkinson
'Drawing on decades of running and coaching experience, Murphy provides a current resource that long-distance runners are sure to return to time and again' -Booklist
Learn how to run your best marathon and get the most out of your training.
There's no shortage of advice out there on how to train for a marathon and yet it can be hard to know what will work best for you.
Run Your Best Marathon is here to change all that with the expertise of running coach Sam Murphy. Whether you're looking to step up to the marathon for the first time or to better previous performances over the distance, Sam's runner-centred approach will help you prepare for and race your chosen marathon to the best of your ability.
Choose from six training plans, each pitched at a different level of mileage, intensity and experience. The plans are backed up by a wealth of essential information and advice on how to train, race, eat and recover. Learn how to:
- assess yourself and set a realistic goal
- adjust your diet to optimise training and recovery
- get your brain onside to resist fatigue and overcome discomfort
- stay healthy during training and respond to injuries
- master the skill of racing.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Section 1: On training
Chapter 1 From runner to marathoner
Chapter 2 The art and science of training
Chapter 3 All about you
Chapter 4 Monitoring your training
The Programmes
Section 2: The practicalities
Chapter 5 Getting out there
Chapter 6 The mental marathon
Chapter 7 Running shoes and kit
Section 3: Body maintenance
Chapter 8 Routine Procedures
Chapter 9 Rapid Recovery
Chapter 10 Run Better
Chapter 11 Be a stronger runner
Chapter 12 Staying healthy
Chapter 13 Running away from injuries
Section 4: On your marks
Chapter 14 Choosing the right race
Chapter 15 Countdown to race day
Chapter 16 Making race day a success
Section 5 Nutrition and hydration
Chapter 17 Fuel for thought
Chapter 18 Good hydration
Chapter 19 Ergogenic aids and essential nutrients
Resources
Appendix
by "Nielsen BookData"