SICK AND TIRED OF ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL TRAINING PLANS? You're not a one-size-fits-all runner, so why would you choose to use a one-size-fits-all training plan to help you prepare for your next race? Point blank, a one-size-fits-all plan is really one-size-fits-none. BE READY ON RACE DAY teaches you how to create a comprehensive training plan that fits your busy life and meets your specific training needs by showing you how to: accurately assess your current level of fitness set the right goals for your race intelligently build your mileage throughout the training cycle include the right mix workouts to improve speed and endurance reduce your risk of becoming injured while training adapt your training plan when life trips you up and much more Finally, you can discover how to stay on track with your training and peak on race day. If you've had enough of using generic training plans and would prefer to follow a plan that has been created for you and you alone, what are you waiting for? Everything you need to know to BE READY ON RACE DAY is in this book. Simply follow the steps to create your plan, and you will be ready to go for your race.

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A comprehensive guide to get you ready for race day. According to the rule books, a marathon is 26.2 grueling yet exhilarating miles. Millions of people run marathons around the world. Many more millions dream of doing it. But novice or veteran runners, marathons require training and plenty of it. Certified marathon coach David Levine and dedicated marathoner Paula Petrella know how to get anyone in shape for the race and share the entire procedure in clear, jargon free language. • Includes dozens of instructional photos. • Practical advice that addresses the needs of men and women of all ages.

This book isn't just a guide; it's a roadmap to unlocking your full potential as a marathon runner. It's a passport to a world where your dreams of crossing that iconic 26.2-mile finish line become a glorious reality. Within its pages, you'll find the wisdom, strategies, and insider insights that will empower you to take action and achieve your marathon goals like never before. Unparalleled Expertise: Our guide is the result of in-depth research, the wisdom of seasoned marathoners, and the expertise of coaches who have helped countless runners reach their dreams. You'll benefit from a wealth of knowledge that's been distilled into practical, actionable advice. Personalized Training: Whether you're a first-time marathoner or a seasoned pro, our guide offers training plans tailored to your experience level, ensuring that you're fully prepared for the demands of the race. Mental Mastery: Success in the marathon is as much about mental fortitude as physical prowess. Learn the secrets of mental resilience, visualization, and goal-setting to overcome adversity and push through the toughest miles. Nutrition and Hydration: Fueling your body for peak performance is a science, and our guide provides the nutritional insights and hydration strategies you need to optimize your marathon experience. Injury Prevention: Stay injury-free with expert guidance on strength training, recovery techniques, and essential accessories for marathon running. Race-Day Excellence: Get ready for race day with advice on pacing, race-day nutrition planning, and strategies for dealing with race-day nerves. Are you ready to join the ranks of marathon finishers who have conquered the ultimate endurance challenge? "The Ultimate Training Guide for Marathon Running" is your ticket to an unforgettable journey, a transformative experience, and the glory of crossing the marathon finish line.

Rock your run with The Official Rock 'n' Roll Guide to Marathon and Half-Marathon Training! This practical, encouraging guide makes preparing for marathon and half-marathon as rewarding as race day. With coaching advice, running workouts, and training programs from Coach Mario Fraioli, you'll enjoy training and cross the finish line feeling great. Coach Mario will guide you from sign-up to finish line. With his expert advice, you'll choose your race, set your goals, select the right gear, and move swiftly through a beginner or experienced marathon or half-marathon training program. Fraioli covers all of running's most important topics: dynamic warm-up exercises, smart and realistic workouts, healthy sports nutrition and hydration guidelines, tips for quick and complete recovery, strength training and crosstraining, advice to treat common running injuries, and strategies for race week and race day. He offers useful tools like running pace charts, a sweat loss calculator, and a preview of each Rock 'n' Roll race course. The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half-Marathon series is the world's most popular running series because each race is a fun and feel-good challenge. Now with the Official Rock 'n' Roll Guide, you'll be ready to rock your marathon or half-marathon.

Race-day preparation is key to your success on the big day. This book teaches you how to create a comprehensive training plan that fits your busy life and meets your specific training needs by showing you how to: - Accurately assess your current level of fitness - Set the right goals for your race - Intelligently build your mileage throughout the training cycle - Include the right mix workouts to improve speed and endurance - Reduce your risk of becoming injured while training - Adapt your training plan when life trips you up - And much more

Get Ready to Run! 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!