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Jeff Galloway developed unique training programs ten years ago showing runners how to train for, and finish a marathon. Galloway's success using walk breaks throughout race training has led tens of thousands of average people to experience the unique lifetime accomplishment of running a marathon. In this updated and revised edition, you'll discover how to set up a personal training program, how to stay motivated, train with a group, avoid injuries, and burn fat.
Introduction ix
Origin of the Marathon xi
I Training 1
1 Getting Started 2
2 The Long Run 11
3 The Galloway Run-Walk-Run Method 14
4 Running Form 23
5 Cross Training 29
6 The Programs 35
II Inspiration 59
7 The Source of Motivation 60
8 Getting Motivated 65
9 Staying Motivated 69
10 The Power of the Group 73
III Breaking Through 77
11 A Mental Tour of the Marathon 78
12 Magic Marathon Words 85
13 Dirty Tricks 89
IV The Big Day 93
14 Countdown 94
15 Recovery and Beyond 100
V Running Faster 105
16 The Marathon in Real Time 106
17 To Run Faster, You must Train Faster 112
18 Hills Build Strength 117
19 Speed Play 122
VI Food and Fat Burning 131
20 Fat Burning as a Way of Life 132
21 How you Eat Determines How Good you Feel 140
22 Boosting Blood Sugar-& Motivation 147
23 The Marathon Diet 151
VII Practical Advice 155
24 Getting Older 156
25 Injuries & Interruptions 162
26 Breathing 167
27 Running Hot and Cold 169
28 Heart Rate Monitors 176
29 Best Foot Forward 180
Appendix 185
Predicting your Performance 186
Major Marathons 190
Running Resources and Contacts 194
Statistics on Marathons 198
Index 200
Lisa_M62
Posted May 7, 2012
I am training for my first marathon. This book is giving me some insight on how to train, how not to train, mental preparedness as well as training schedules. I would recommend it for for someone thinking about or planning their first marathon or someone that has done it before and struggled, but looking for ways to do better.
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Posted May 8, 2010
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This book in a comprehensive manual for anyone running a marathon, whether it is your first or 50th. It is packed full of practical information that will keep you on track during your training process while avoiding being hurt. his book covers all aspects of running a marathon and is a great reference guide even for the veteran marathon runner who may have developed some bad habits along the way. It is a permanent part of my library that I refer to almost daily as I begin training for my first marathon. Jeff Galloway not only give you expert training advice but also encourages you along the way and keeps you on track so that you can reach your goal whether it is to finish a marathon or run your personal best time.
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Posted September 8, 2009
I like Jeff Galloway's program because he explains how to get your body in the best shape possible for a marathon without injury.
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Posted August 18, 2005
Galloway breaks down the training process so that anyone can understand and train for a marathon. He covers everything from nutrition to injuries.
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Overview
Jeff Galloway developed unique training programs ten years ago showing runners how to train for, and finish a marathon. Galloway's success using walk breaks throughout race training has led tens of thousands of average people to experience the unique lifetime accomplishment of running a marathon. In this updated and revised edition, you'll discover how to set up a personal training program, how to stay motivated, train with a group, avoid injuries, and burn fat.
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