Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51621 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-27
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Synopsis
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.

From the Publisher
review
Kuehls "opens his book by relating how his father went from being unable to run even a half-mile to being able to finish a marathon in 3 hours, 58 minutes....The book covers the basics for the average runner, from nutrition to complete training programs."

Customer Reviews

Too little content
I finished reading this book in a little over an hour. There's very little of substance here. If you're a decent runner to start with it has schedules and minimal dietary information, but few alternatives to the food suggested. If you're a beginner, try something else.

Fantastic book!
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!!

It really works
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.