Run Your First Marathon: Everything You Need to Know to Reach the Finish Line

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Run Your First Marathon: Everything You Need to Know to Reach the Finish Line
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Grete Waitz
By (author) Gloria Averbuch
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 187
Category/GenreSports and outdoor recreation
Marathon and cross-country running
ISBN/Barcode 9781616080365
ClassificationsDewey:796.42
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
Imprint Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date 13 May 2010
Publication Country United States

Description

Do you consider yourself too old or out of shape to run a marathon? Do you fear that you lack the conditioning, motivation, or emotional strength to finish? If so, Grete Waitz, nine-time winner of the New York City Marathon, has a program for you that has proven to help would-be racers do what they thought was impossible: complete their first marathon. In this updated and revised third edition of Run Your First Marathon, Waitz offers: * A sixteen-week training program that has been proven successful time and time again * Methods for physically and mentally preparing to start and finish a marathon * Helpful tips regarding equipment, nutrition, and hydration * Guidance to help overcome motivational and physical roadblocks * And much more!

Author Biography

Grete Waitz (1953-2011) is widely regarded as one of history's greatest marathoners. She won the New York City Marathon a record nine times. Gloria Averbuch is a competitive runner and the author of The New York Road Runners Club Complete Book of Running & Fitness.