Explore how to train smarter and remain injury-free. Competing in a marathon requires
thorough and intelligent preparation. Advanced Marathoning Fourth Edition gives you all the
information you need to benefit from a training program that combines coaching best practices
with the latest sport science. Written for serious runners by the duo behind the hugely
successful first three editions this edition is now in full color and includes the marathon
training principles and training programs that thousands of marathon runners have used to set
personal bests. From among the detailed day-by-day training schedules you can choose
between 18- and 12-week preparation and select weekly distances of less than 55 miles 55 to 70
70 to 85 or over 85 miles. Use the expanded guidance on how to adjust those training schedules
to enjoy flexibility in your workouts and make the time for proper recovery. Get new
information on heart rate training and guidance on how to avoid overtraining and overreaching.
The profiles of elite and non-elite runners give you an insider look at how successful
marathoners use the philosophies and techniques in this book to set and achieve challenging
goals. Complement your running workouts with exercises for flexibility core and whole-body
strength and aerobic cross-training to optimize performance and help keep injury at bay.
Expert guidance on nutrition hydration and the importance of recovery as well as race-day
strategies will help you conquer marathons with confidence. Advanced Marathoning gives
ambitious marathoners the information needed to train smarter remain injury-free and cross
the next finish line stronger and faster than ever.
