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Sports & Recreation Running & Jogging

Marathon and Half-Marathon

The Beginner's Guide

by (author) Marnie Caron & SportMedBC

foreword by Jack Taunton

Publisher
Greystone Books Ltd
Initial publish date
Mar 2006
Category
Running & Jogging
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781553651581
    Publish Date
    Mar 2006
    List Price
    $19.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781926685298
    Publish Date
    Jan 2006
    List Price
    $14.00

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Description

Over 20 million Americans run recreationally, but doing it right is more than a matter of buying an expensive pair of shoes and heading for the track. Building on the popularity of The Beginning Runner’s Handbook, this practical, easy-to-use guide provides a step-by-step program for running a half or full marathon for the first time. It shows readers how to get motivated and set realistic goals, choose the proper shoes, eat right, build strength and endurance, and avoid sore muscles and injury. The book includes tips from elite runners on such subjects as staying motivated when the weather is extreme, running technique, running with a dog, and running partners. Finally, the book describes strategies for the race, what to expect on race day, and the psychological effects of finishing a half or full marathon. Most importantly, it includes a full training program designed to ensure that that crucial first race is a winner.

About the authors

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Marnie Caron writes extensively in the area of sport health and sport training as SportMedBC's communications coordinator. Marnie lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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