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Train for your first marathon in six months.

The Marathon Runner's Handbook is an inspiring read for beginners who want to train themselves for their first marathon. With detailed text, full-colour diagrams, and beautiful photographs, this book helps you understand physiology and running science in an accessible and inspiring way. The book also includes practical training schedules, pacing tables, and an analysis of how muscles work and how injuries occur. The author, Bruce Fordyce, one of the greatest ultramarathon athletes of all time, writes about today's high-achieving marathon runners and the world's most famous long-distance races. Marielle Renssen, an editor, writer, and runner, also contributes to this book.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Marathon Runner's Handbook

Regular price RM21.93 MYR Now RM14.49 MYR Save 34%
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ISBN: 9781859747247
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM79.43 MYR
Authors: Bruce Fordyce
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sports, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 3.62
(rated by 21 readers)

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It’s the most exciting challenge a runner can face: that first big marathon. With this practical guide to everything from physiology to great gear—now updated for this third edition—novices can train themselves up from scratch to their first six mile race and then on to half, full, and ultra-marathons. Full-color diagrams, detailed text, fact-filled charts, and superb action photographs explain running science in an accessible and inspiring way. All the crucial information is here: an analysis of how muscles work and injuries occur, advice on choosing the right running shoe, suggestions for a proper runner’s diet, plus practical training schedules and pacing tables for measuring progress. Even an absolute beginner will be ready to take on that big run in six months!
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Train for your first marathon in six months.

The Marathon Runner's Handbook is an inspiring read for beginners who want to train themselves for their first marathon. With detailed text, full-colour diagrams, and beautiful photographs, this book helps you understand physiology and running science in an accessible and inspiring way. The book also includes practical training schedules, pacing tables, and an analysis of how muscles work and how injuries occur. The author, Bruce Fordyce, one of the greatest ultramarathon athletes of all time, writes about today's high-achieving marathon runners and the world's most famous long-distance races. Marielle Renssen, an editor, writer, and runner, also contributes to this book.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.