Product Description

The popularity of the marathon and half marathon has increased dramatically in recent years as growing numbers of people have become aware of the life-changing experiences and the health benefits that result from training for, and competing in, a 13.1 - or 26.2 - mile race. Notwithstanding this, marathons and half marathons are extremely testing endurance races and entrants need to be properly informed so that they can train and prepare in an appropriate way.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6178 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

About the Author
Graeme Hilditch runs a private and exclusive personal training business in rural Gloucestershire, specializing in helping people prepare for endurance running events. the author of twelve marathon training guides used by charities such as Spinal Research and the Multiple Sclerosis Trust, and founder of a marathon consultance website (www.marathonconsultancy.co.uk), Graeme has extensive experience in preparing runners for the physical and mental challenges that endurance running presents. Resident - Gloucestershire

Customer Reviews

Fabulous reference book
This is the best running training book I have come across. It doesn't just apply to marathons - could easily apply to 10k's as well. Chapters are all well laid out so you can simply jump to the section that is relevant to you. If you are worried about your knees or are wanting a really appropriate training regime this book has it all thought through for you. No myths or beating about the bush - it tells you how - or perhaps how not... you can get through it.

At Last - A decent marathon training book
I am seriously toying with the idea of running the London Marathon in April and spent ages looking for a decent book to help me with my training. I was recommended this book purely on the advice of a friend who hadn't read it, but mentioned that it is the same author who had written the marathon training guide supplied by her charity when she ran London last year and found his advice really helpful.
Although I've only just started training, i can honestly say i love this book. It's perhaps not as "pretty" as other publications, with fluffy cartoons everywhere, but it is by far the most comprehensive training guide i have come across. All my anxieties about what to eat and when, how to stay hydrated and how to deal with the dreaded injuries and monotony of training are all clearly explained and the chapter on motivation is also really helpful. The photos are great too - but the faces on some people finishing the marathon makes me wonder what I'm letting myself in for!
I've a long way to go before the race but i would defo recommend this book to anyone flirting with the idea of running a half or full marathon.
FLM 2008 here we come!

Great North Run - Here i come!!!
Having been probably the laziest person on the planet for the last 15 years of my life, i decided last year that i had to set myself a challenge to lose some weight and achieve something i thought i'd never do - so i thought what better than enter the Great North Run! Like most here, i picked this book because it had great reviews - and i have to say i now know why! Its sympathetic to novice runners, really informative on all the main topics, amazing photos and all in all a great book to have by your bed or on the kitchen table. I don't want to tempt fate but so far i am virtually injury free, LOVING my running (theres something i thought i'd never say) and on target to finish the GNR without walking. I can't wait.
If you, like me, are a nervy newbie to the world of running and are thinking of running a half or full marathon - i'd strongly suggest you buy this book. I'd advise you to get others too, for variation more than anything, but out of all the books i have on running, this is the one i have used as my bible and dog eared the most.