Run Your First Marathon: Everything You Need to Know to Reach the Finish Line
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Publishing Details
Run Your First Marathon: Everything You Need to Know to Reach the Finish Line
By (Author) Grete Waitz
By (author) Gloria Averbuch
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
28th April 2010
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
796.42
Physical Properties
Paperback
176
Width 187mm, Height 235mm, Spine 15mm
640g
Description
Do you consider yourself too old or out of shape to run a marathon Do you fear that you lack the conditioning, motivation, or emotional strength to finish If so, Grete Waitz, nine-time winner of the New York City Marathon, has a program for you that has proven to help would-be racers do what they thought was impossible: complete their first marathon. In this updated and revised third edition ofRun Your First Marathon, Waitz offers:
A sixteen-week training program that has been proven successful time and time again
Methods for physically and mentally preparing to start and finish a marathon
Helpful tips regarding equipment, nutrition, and hydration
Guidance to help overcome motivational and physical roadblocks
And much more!
Author Bio
Grete Waitz (1953-2011) is widely regarded as one of history's greatest marathoners. She won the New York City Marathon a record nine times.
Gloria Averbuch is a competitive runner and the author of The New York Road Runners Club Complete Book of Running & Fitness.
