About this product: First a confession...I didn't use this book to run a half-marathon! I needed to strengthen my running for an olympic distance triathlon. The run is 10K. OK, shorter than a half-marathon, but I figured that after the swim and bike sections I would need to be strong for the run. Following the program from this book really helped, especially the hill work.
This book is well written and easy to follow. It begins with several chapters that discuss the basics such as buying a pair of running shoes (Very, very helpful and very important!), how to train and how to avoid/minimise injuries. It then offers six different training programs from beginner to competitive runner. The last section of the book gives a chapter to go along with that weeks training program. Very easy to follow, as I mentioned before.
One of the things I really like about the book is that it is not technical in any of its explanations. It is clear and concise. (Did I mention easy to follow?) An easy read, if you like?
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to complete a half-marathon. I have now signed up for the distance and will be using one of the programs.
About this product: If you are thinking about training for a Half-Marathon, Jeff Galloway can help you prepare well, enjoy the training and glow from the achievement of crossing the finish line. Author of the bestseller "Marathon - You can do it!" Galloway now offers a state-of-the-art book on the highly popular half marathon distance. Jeff's trademarked run-walk-run method has helped hundreds of thousands of average people to get off the couch, train for marathons and half marathons without injury and has helped veterans to improve times. This book offers a step-by-step program that starts with setting up your training each week. Jeff will show you how to select a realistic goal, and which workouts are needed to prepare for various performances. The book is loaded with tips on how to stay motivated, eliminate aches, pains, and injuries, with the minimum training needed to enjoy other aspects of life. There's practical information on nutrition, building endurance, shoes, stretching, strengthening and much more. Jeff Galloway was an average teenage runner who kept learning and working harder, until he became an Olympian. He is the author of the best-selling running book in North America and a Runner's World columnist, as well as an inspirational speaker to over 200 running and fitness sessions each year. Jeff's quest for the injury-free marathon-training program led him to develop group-training programs in 1977.
Signed up for a half-marathon and not sure what you've gotten yourself into? Absolute Beginner's Guide to Half-Marathon Training: Get Ready to Run or Walk a 5K, 8K, 10K or Half-Marathon Race is an easy-to-understand introduction to the world of running half-marathon, or shorter, race. Endorsed by the National Institute for Fitness and Sport, this book is packed with illustrations, notes on how to stay motivated and tips on how to train without pain. It will guide you through your marathon-training program and show you how to find the appropriate clothing and shoes, prevent and treat injuries and warm-up before running. Even if you are walking a shorter distance, this is a beneficial training manual. So run, or walk, to your nearest bookstore and pick up a copy of ABG to Half-Marathon Training today!
About this product: 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 the half or the 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 crucial first race is a winner.
About this product: Marathon and Half Marathon Training Journal is a 250-pages long, comprehensive journal & log for runners preparing to face the distance. It has been designed to last you for an entire year. RACING CALENDAR and INFO SHEETS FOR 10 RACES Document, or plan your races by entering the race's name, date, distance, web site address, accommodations, place taken, and time ran 12-MONTHS TRAINING SCHEDULE Jot down your overall training plan, or schedule. Enter up to 8 different training categories 2010, and 2011 CALENDARS MAKE YOUR OWN CALENDAR Allows you to enter your own dates and names of the months of the year JOURNAL and LOG 53 weekly spreads for entering workouts. Enter the date; your weight; morning, and evening heart rate; hours of sleep; weather conditions, and location of the run. Plus, enter general workout description, number of sets ran, repeats, rest times, time spent stretching, cross training, and comments. RACING and TRAINING DIARY 53 weekly spreads. Document your experiences on more personal level, and in more details. CONTACTS Keep track of your friends' names, addresses, phone/cell numbers, and email addresses 12-MONTHS DISTANCES TALLY Add all of you weekly, and monthly distances on one page PACING CHARTS Find your goal time and design the speed, or tempo workouts around the splits that will take you to accomplishing your goal STRETCHING EXERCISES FOR RUNNERS 21 exercises to be done before and/or after a race, or a workout WEIGHTLIFTING LOG Document your gym workouts. Cut the page out and duplicate for repeat use. Includes tabs for Chest and Back, Legs, and Arms and Shoulders. Categories sub-divided into areas to enter exercise. SHOPPING LIST Plan your meals, fill-in the names of articles needed. Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, and Other. Enter store's name, quantity needed, est. cost, real cost, and budget. BOOKMARKS Three bookmarks to be cut out and used as bookmarks
A complete guide to training for a half or full marathon in sixteen weeks, this book follows the format of Tom's previous book The 12-Week Triathlete with simply the best advice on how to run your fastest race while staying injury-free. Whether you are a first-time marathoner, trying to set a new "PR" or looking to qualify for Boston, this book is for you.
"TRAIN LESS AND RUN YOUR BEST"
Some worry that running a marathon will involve hours upon hours of training each week. Others fear that they will become injured. Some veteran marathoners have followed other training plans and experienced both, but Tom's approach is much different. His philosophy of "train less, run your best" will amaze you whether you are running your first marathon or fiftieth. Exercise physiologist and sports performance coach Tom Holland -- an elite endurance athlete himself and sub-3 hour marathoner who has run in more than fifty marathons, three ultramarathons, and a dozen Ironman triathlons around the world will teach you how to properly gear up and train in the sixteen weeks prior to your half or full marathon. So when that starting gun sounds, you'll be equipped with invaluable tips and techniques that will put you in position to run the best race of your life.
The Marathon Method provides you with everything you need to know including:
Easy-to-understand advice on nutrition, hydration, and gear
Customized training plans for beginner, intermediate, and advanced runners
Advice on the mental side of running and how to make your mind go that extra mile
Strategies to avoid hitting the infamous 'wall'
Tips on pacing, injury prevention, strength training, flexibility, and much more!
About this product: Training programs and training science for runners and joggers of all abilities to successfully complete or race the half-marathon, which is more popular than the marathon. Includes:
Types of training to prepare yourself for the half marathon. Training programs at 25 to 60 miles per week, for Runners, walkers and joggers, Injury prevention tips, Motivation, Stretching, 19 health benefits from exercise, 40 pages on Cross-training, and Training to race the 30K or 20 miles.
More women than ever are discovering the unique benefits of running — for stress relief, weight management, endurance, peace, and confidence. This is the most current, comprehensive guide exclusively for women who want to experience the pure joy of running and come to understand fitness as more than a component of healthy living, but a way of living they’ll want to pass on to women everywhere. Now, Julie Isphording, former Olympic marathon runner, answers every question about the over-the-top popular activity that builds confidence and long lean bodies, and even prevents serious illness. Topics include how to get started and stay inspired, what to eat for optimal nutrition and lean body mass, what to wear — from sports bras to running shoes, and how to incorporate exercise strategies for moms.
About this product: A step-by-step guide to running a half-marathon. Few experiences match the accomplishment a runner feels after finishing a half-marathon, yet not many people are able to run 13.1 miles. In this guide, Joe Donovan provides a practical and effective training schedule designed to condition you both physically and mentally for your first half-marathon. Whether you're looking to make a lifestyle change or just want to know how it feels to conquer an extraordinary goal, this book will set you on the path to becoming a successful long-distance runner.
As this study shows, the popularity of the marathon and half marathon has increased dramatically in recent years. Growing numbers of people have become aware of the life-changing experiences and the health benefits that result from training for, and competing in, a 13.1 - or 26.2 - mile race. Notwithstanding this, these events are extremely testing endurance races and entrants need to be properly informed so that they can train and prepare in an appropriate way. This handbook discusses everything you need to know, including choosing the right clothes and running shoes, the importance of stretching and core stability, and even post-race nutrition and hydration.
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