The book contains recent research about physiology psychology nutrition and training aspects
of Marathon Running of different age gender and performance level. The basic knowledge of
marathon running with explanations of the physiological and psychological mechanisms induced by
marathon training with the associated adaptations and subsequent improved physiological
capacities are presented in a reader friendly format for researchers and practitioners. The
book includes a full range of useful practical knowledge as well as trainings principles to
guide the reader to run marathon faster. After reading the book the reader is able to develop
training plans and owns the knowledge about up-to-date scientific results in the fields of
physiology psychology nutrition in marathon running.
