Marathon Training: The Proven 100-Day Program for Success (book)
DESCRIPTION Running books are so numerous they all seem alike. Marathon Training stands out as the only one to provide a proven training program, helpful advice, and daily log all designed to get runners successfully across the finish line of this 26.2 mile event. Prolific writer, coach, and runner, Joe Henderson, is the marathoners tutor through the 13 weeks leading up to the race, the race itself, and the week after. For each of the 100-days of the program, Henderson shares his and others insights and prescriptions for staying on track to the runners pursuit of their self-determined goals. Accompanying each daily workout and bit of wisdom is a log that runners can use to record and monitor their progress. This log serves as an excellent self-regulating tool for the eventual race and is an excellent reference for runners to tailor future marathon training programs to their individual needs. As the number of marathon participants continues to grow worldwide, they are becoming an increasingly diverse collection of athletes, with different motives, abilities, and lifestyles. Marathon Training addresses that fact by presenting material suitable for three levels of marathoners: Cruisers, Pacers, and Racers. No reader will feel left in back of the pack. Henderson, always master of motivation and articulation, is the perfect author to spread this message to veteran marathoners and those who still doubt their ability to complete a run so long. With each daily entry he builds confidence and readiness for the challenge that awaits, ensuring a successful ending to the book and the race. To help readers choose among the multitude of marathons, the book provides a directory of 100 top marathons and whom to contact to enter. After experiencing success with Marathon Training, it s likely most runners will want to try several races from the list. AUDIENCE A training guide for marathon runners of all skill levels and backgrounds CONTENTS Introduction: Your Marathon Week 1. Starting Now Week 2. Staying Well Week 3. Going Long Week 4. Taking Breaks Week 5. Setting Pace Week 6. Learning Tricks Week 7. Picking Races Week 8. Choosing Shoes Week 9. Weathering Storms Week 10. Peaking Out Week 11. Getting Around Week 12. Tapering Off Week 13. Resting Up Week 14. Doing It Week 15. Easing Back 100 Marathons About the Author ABOUT THE AUTHOR Joe Henderson has been writing about running for more than 30 years. He s not