Advanced Marathoning

by Pete Pfitzinger, Scott Douglas, Emily Sisson (Foreword by)

Overview

Written for serious runners, by the duo behind the hugely successful first three editions, Advanced Marathoning, Fourth Edition, is now in full color and includes the marathon training principles and training programs that thousands of marathon runners have used to set personal bests.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781718237483
Publisher:	Human Kinetics Publishers
Publication date:	07/10/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	296
File size:	36 MB
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About the Author

Pete Pfitzinger was the top American finisher in the 1984 and 1988 Olympic marathons. With a personal best of 2:11:43, Pfitzinger is a two-time winner of the San Francisco Marathon and placed third in the 1987 New York City Marathon. He was ranked the top American marathoner in 1984 by Track & Field News, and he is a member of the Road Runners Club of America’s Hall of Fame. He was a senior writer for Running Times from 1997 to 2007, in which his popular column, “The Pfitzinger Lab Report,” appeared. Pfitzinger has over 30 years of experience coaching marathon runners to achieve their goals. He is also the coauthor of Faster Road Racing.

Scott Douglas is a is a contributing writer for Runner’s World and Outside. He is the author or coauthor of several well-known running books, including Personal Best Running, Running Is My Therapy, and the New York Times bestsellers Meb for Mortals and 26 Marathons. Scott has run more than 130,000 miles since starting as a teen. He lives in North Yarmouth, Maine.

Table of Contents

Foreword Preface
Acknowledgments

Part I: Training Components
Chapter 1: Guidelines for Advanced Marathoning
Chapter 2 : Elements of Training
Chapter 3: Nutrition and Hydration
Chapter 4: Balancing Training and Recovery
Chapter 5: Supplemental Training
Chapter 6: Tracking Your Progress
Chapter 7: Race-Day Strategy

Part II: Training Programs
Chapter 8: One Marathon on up to 55 Miles per Week
24-Week Schedule
18-Week Schedule
12-Week Schedule
Recovery Schedule

Chapter 9: One Marathon on up to 70 Miles per Week
24-Week Schedule
18-Week Schedule
12-Week Schedule
Recovery Schedule

Chapter 10: One Marathon on More Than 70 Miles per Week
24-Week Schedule
18-Week Schedule
12-Week Schedule
Recovery Schedule

Chapter 11: Multiple Marathoning
12 Weeks Between Marathons Schedule
10 Weeks Between Marathons Schedule
8 Weeks Between Marathons Schedule
6 Weeks Between Marathons Schedule
4 Weeks Between Marathons Schedule

Appendix A Marathon Pace Chart
Appendix B Lactate Threshold Workout Charts
Appendix C VO2max Workout Chart
Appendix D A Brief Glossary
References and Recommended Readings
Index

What People are Saying About This

Scott Larson

This is a book that could be used by the novice or professional alike. Not only does it give a day by day schedule, but it explains why each session is done along with the benefits that can be expected.
— Scott Larson Member, US teams at World Cross Country Championships, World Half Marathon Championships, World Road Relay Championships, and World University Games

Alberto Salazar

Advanced Marathoning will be an invaluable tool to any runner wishing to apply world-class training methods to their program, regardless of what level they're competing at.
— Alberto Salazar, Former marathon world record holder Two-time U.S. Olympic team member Former American-record holder, 5,000- and 10,000-meter runs Nike sports marketing consultant

Editorial Reviews

“One of the most comprehensive and trusted resources for marathoners.”
—Runner’s World

“The third edition of Advanced Marathoning offers the latest information for optimizing performance. If you are preparing for a marathon, this is the book for you!”
—Meb Keflezighi, Olympic Silver Medalist and Boston and New York City Marathon Champion

“Advanced Marathoning provides a focused purpose every day so that you get to race day fit enough, rested enough, and healthy enough to have a great experience.”
—Molly Huddle, Two-Time Olympian, 2:26 Marathoner, and U.S. Record Holder in the 10K and Half Marathon

“This is the book that taught me the science and training necessary to run faster marathons. It’s clear, smart, precise, and full of terrific advice. My first edition is full of scribbles, underlines, and notes, marking a progression from 3:18 to 3:06 to 2:43—and, more important, to a true love of the sport. This edition is even better. Read it and run.”
—Nicholas Thompson, Editor in Chief of Wired

“I’ve been referencing Advanced Marathoning since I first entered the marathon scene in 2013. Several buildups and top 10 finishes later, it’s still the book I turn to for research- and experience-backed information about pacing, tapering, fueling, stretching, and more. Advanced Marathoning is a comprehensive and essential resource for anyone wishing to find their potential over 26.2 miles.”
—Becky Wade, 2:30 Marathoner and Author of Run the World

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