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Title: Marathoning for Mortals
ISBN: 1579547826
Author:
John Bingham
Jenny Hadfield
Publicate Date: 2003-05-02
Publish: 2003-05-02
List Price: $15.95
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Paperback
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1: Marathon Book
This is an excellent book. It has a lot of good information and a very practical approach. The books first emphasis is on training safely. It covers everything from preparing to train to recovery post race. Its got 8 different training plans to choose. I highly recommend this book.
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2: A Good Start And A Fun Read, But Don't Expect Miracles
Reading this book with the expectation that you'll be a better runner once you finish it is unrealistic. If you're in need of help with your training, either as a complete beginner or someone looking to take his running game to another level, the personal touch is leagues better. Just as a garden-variety self-help book is no substitute for speaking with a psychologist or confidante, MFM won't nearly offer the kind of assistance you'd get from a personal trainer, coach, or even a more advanced jogging partner.
That said, Marathoning does offer a lot of practical advice, and is a good place to start before seeking more detailed information elsewhere. I'm looking to make some changes in my running regimen in order to improve my race times, or- gasp- graduate from half-marathons to full, and I took some notes from MFM on what kinds of improvements I could stand to make (e.g., lose the cotton socks for synthetic; do a better job of hydrating during my runs; examine my arches and tailor my next sneaker purchase accordingly).
It's an easy and fun read, and has the potential to be kinda inspirational, too, assuming you find anecdotes about people's running achievements more encouraging than corny. [There are a lot of these accounts of personal triumphs interspersed liberally throughout the book's more practical points, and while they can get to be a bit much, at least there are a few stories for every type of runner and walker.] In fact, if author John "The Penguin" Bingham was even half as lazy and unfit in his pre-marathoning days as he comically describes himself, it ought to inspire any reader to sign up for a long-distance race tomorrow.
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3: Great Information for a First Timer
This book contains a lot of great information for first time marathon/half-marathon runners. The book is well organized and written in a clear and readable style. In addition to the 8 customized training programs and accompanying advice, there are also special sections on deciding which race to run and when, injury prevention, nutrition, gear, race day strategy, and recovery.
This is the best such book I have read on the topic.
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4: Inspiring
This book inspired me to train for longer races. The plans and strategies it provided were helpful and sound. My training and results improved after reading this book, as did my confidence.
This is an excellent book for beginning runners who aspire to conquer the marathon.
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5: Running Info
This book is a must have for anyone who enjoys running and wants to train for a marathon or 1/2 marathon. I've already read it once and loaned it to a friend and decided to get another copy to read it again. Easy read and enjoyable. Well written in a fun and amusing manner.
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