Running a Marathon for Dummies

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Call Number: 796.425 Ka, Adult Book / Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Sports / Running
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown 2nd Floor 4-week checkout	796.425 Ka	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Malletts Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Sports / Running	4-week checkout	Due 05-09-2024

Includes index.
The basics of running a marathon. Training for the big race : an overview ; Getting a leg up with the right running gear ; Understanding the physiology of marathon running ; Starting off with proper running technique -- Creating your own marathon training plan. Aerobic training : the king of marathon preparation ; Running longer, and loner, and longer still ; Getting faster with interval training ; Making a plan as a beginner runner ; Prepping for your next race as an intermediate runner ; Pushing yourself as an advanced runner -- Going above and beyond to stay strong and healthy. Producing powerful muscles with strength training ; Stretching, cross-training, and recovery during training ; Recognizing (and avoiding) common running injuries -- Gearing up for race day (and beyond). Backing off before you give your all : the marathon taper ; Getting a boost with practical and motivational pre-race strategies ; Running the marathon : race strategies and tips -- The part of tens. Ten things to do on marathon race day ; Running amok : ten common training errors ; Ten (or so) great destination marathons ; Ten (okay, eleven) frequently asked questions about running a marathon -- Appendix. A marathon directory.

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I know the "Dummy" books submitted by tbbrown76 on July 13, 2014, 2:25pm are typically pretty good. But, I would trust RW much more than this tome. Thanks.

5/5 submitted by Morgsush on June 20, 2022, 1:27am I'm a dummy, and this book helped me learn about running a marathon