Marathon, Revised and Updated 5th Edition: The Ultimate Training Guide: Advice, Plans, and Programs for Half and Full Marathons

Name: Marathon, Revised and Updated 5th Edition: The Ultimate Training Guide: Advice, Plans, and Programs for Half and Full Marathons
Price: 7.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (1247 reviews)
Author: Hal Higdon

by Hal Higdon

Self Help

4.5 (1,247)

4.5 stars from 1,247 reviews. Top 88% of Self Help books we track.

368 pages~6.1 hr readPublished by Rodale BooksPublished 2020-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're training for your first marathon and want a structured plan you can actually follow without reinventing the wheel each week.
You've run a marathon before but your times have plateaued and you're looking for proven methods to break through.
You're considering a half-marathon or ultra and need credible, tested programming from someone who's been coaching runners for decades.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer minimalist, intuition-based training over detailed weekly schedules and data.
You're looking for motivational storytelling or memoirs about running rather than practical how-to instruction.
You want cutting-edge biohacking techniques or the latest trends; this book sticks to fundamentals that have worked for half a million people.

About this book

This revised fifth edition of Hal Higdon's marathon training guide has been completely updated to reflect changes in the sport over the past seven years. The book includes a new chapter on ultramarathons, material on recovery techniques, several new training programs, and advice on qualifying for Boston and improving personal records. The guide covers injury prevention, training, and nutrition. It addresses both half-marathons and full marathons, and provides training plans suitable for runners at all levels, from first-time marathoners to experienced racers. The book aims to remove uncertainty from marathon training and help runners achieve peak performance.

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Currently on sale at $7.99 — 47% off peak. Price has dropped 28 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 71 days. Typically stays discounted for 84 days.

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Currently 4.5★ from 1,247 reviews

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