Once considered a feat for superhuman athletes alone, the marathon is now within the reach of any ordinary person. Former couch potato and Runner's World columnist John Bingham has joined forces with coach Jenny Hadfield to create a plan designed to work for all. In Marathon Running for Mortals the reader will find: eight different training programmes to run, run-walk, walk-run or walk the marathon or half-marathon; the advice you need physically, mentally and emotionally; tips to help you customise your training, buy the right shoes and clothing, and eat the best foods; and guidance on common running problems.
John Bingham (who was born with short legs and a long torso that no amount of running is going to change) writes 'The Penguin Chronicles' for Runner's World magazine and teaches the basics of running to adult-onset athletes. Jenny Hadfield is a fitness expert and coach who has trained thousands of walkers, run-walkers and runners of all levels.
Title: Marathon Running For Mortals: An ordinary mortal's guide to the joy of running or walking a marathon or half-marathon
Author: Hadfield, Jenny, Bingham, John
ISBN: 9781405041454
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Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Publication Date: 2004-01-02
Number of Pages: 272
Weight: 0.3403 kg