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The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer |  | Authors: David Whitsett, Forrest Dolgener, Tanjala Kole
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
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Rating:  196 reviews
Sales Rank: 3737
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 304
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 7 x 0.8
ISBN: 1570281823
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.4252
EAN: 9781570281822
ASIN: 1570281823
Publication Date: January 11, 1998
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Product Description
Athlete. Runner. Marathoner. Are these words you wouldn't exactly use to describe yourself? Do you consider yourself too old or too out of shape to run a marathon? But somewhere deep inside have you always admired the people who could reach down and come up with the mental and physical strength to complete such a daunting and rewarding accomplishment? It doesn't have to be somebody else crossing the finish line. You can be a marathoner. The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer is based on the highly successful marathon class offered by the University of Northern Iowa, which was featured in a Runner's World article titled "Marathoning 101." The class has been offered five times over 10 years, and all but one student finished the marathon. That is approximately 200 students -- all first time marathoners and many with absolutely no running background. This book follows the same 16-week, four-day-a-week workout plan. What makes the success rate of this program so much higher than any other? The special emphasis on the psychological aspects of endurance activities. You don't have to love to run -- you don't even have to like it -- but you have to realize that you are capable of more than you have ever thought possible. One participant in the program explained it like this: "I'm doing this for me -- not for others or the time clock. I just feel better when I run, plus it helps me to cope with things in general. The skills we've learned in this class don't apply just to marathoning -- they apply to life! Just like you never know what the next step in a marathon will bring, so too, you never know what will happen next in life. But if you don't keep going, you're never going to find out. By staying relaxed, centered, and positive you handle just about anything that comes your way." This is marathon running for real people, people with jobs and families and obligations outside of running. The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer has proven successful for men and women of all ages. Now let it work for you.
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Easily Understood October 20, 2009
Teresa L. Williams (Puyallup, Wa USA)
When I first decided to run a marathon, I was shocked to find how many guiding tools there were. Some were complicated me due to being a beginner. This was an easy read, week by week guide... which I loved. I have never had a baby, but I compare it to "Something to Expect When Expecting" for runners. :)
100% Effective October 19, 2009
Mister Blonde (Austin, TX)
I used this book, which I now simply refer to as THE GUIDE to run my first marathon. The 16 weeks of training are fun and motivating. The rest of the book helps you keep it real to stay focused and committed. To my great surprise, I had a lot of FUN in my marathon. This book is a very inexpensive way to generate genuine and complete feelings of accomplishment and self satisfaction for yourself.
great book October 19, 2009
T. Duncan (california)
this book get you in the zone to accomplish things so quickly and easily that you find the world becoming much more quenchable than you thought it could be for you. It makes me go from "I think I can" to "I know I can".
This book works. Period. October 18, 2009
T. Clement (Norwell, MA United States)
I used this book to train for the 2009 Chicago Marathon. it tells you that you should get yourself to be able to at least jog for about 30 minutes before starting the 16 week program. I did that, and then started about 20 weeks before the marathon just in case I had to rest an injury or something. The book gives you a lot of information on hydration, nutrition, stretching, what to wear, and a ton of motivational stories from previous participants in the program.
I did the runs as scheduled and read the book along the way. I did tweak a hamstring about halfway through and had to rest for 2 weeks, so I was glad I started early. I finished the Chicago Marathon, and that was my one and only goal. This book works. If you are trying to run a fast marathon or are a more serious runner, get something else. This is designed for new runners, and it works as advertised. I went from barely being able to run a mile in May 2009 to finishing the Chicago Marathon on October 11, 2009. Again, it works if you believe in what they are saying.
The only con would be that it is hard to find specific info in the book because they give you a little bit in each chapter, so a more detailed table of contents or an index would be great. But I feel like that forced me to actually read the whole book and get a better understanding for the challenges ahead, so maybe it was for the best.
Thank you for writing this great book!
Awesome and completely solid advice October 10, 2009
Michelle R. Wang
This book has what you need to know about physically running (nutrition, gear, durations and distances, injury prevention, etc) but it ALSO has something super important that so many others books don't have: weekly guidance on your thoughts and goals, and inspiration. It gives you positivity and drive, and techniques to use it. Great book! I'm running my first marathon in 2 days and am totally prepared, totally at peace.
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