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Srini V.
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Kindly advise me on best books for training marathon

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I would like to run marathons in the near feature; please advise me on suitable books for purchase

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  • Adam S.
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    I can't say enough good things about "The Competitive Runner's Handbook" by Bob and Shelly-Lynn Glover. He covers everything from running physiology, to nutrition, to specific training plans for everything from the 5k to the Marathon. I have read it cover to cover, and I also go back to reference it often. I don't know how I ever got along without it.

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  • Joe H.
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    check halhigdon.com an excellent running resource online (and it's free)

    I used a book by John Hanc for my first marathon something like the essential marathoner or the like and it was good

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  • Mark M.
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    "Running for Mortals" and "Marathoning for Mortals"

    Excellent books! I'm sure the library would have them.

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  • Sole Of Foot
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    First Marathon I used the Galloway program. http://www.jeffgalloway.com/
    2nd I used Hal Higdon's. http://www.halhigdon.com/
    Both have books you can buy or check out of the library.
    I now quasi use both and put my own schedules together.

    Good luck on your training and your goal to run the marathon distance.

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  • Yaneth G.
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    I would have to say that "The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer" by Whitsett, Dolgener and Kole was a super great book for training for my half marathon. Its actually for Marathon training but it worked just as well for me. He goes into all the basics for just a regular person to start training. Highly, HIGHLY recommend it! :)

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  • Jim H.
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    "The Competitive Runner's Handbook" is my vote but what I am finding is the basics of most programs is about the same. A long slow distance day mixed in with a day of tempo, intervals, hills, and other speed work, some cross training. and 2 or 3 days of rest in the week..

    Basically look at a couple of them, find one you think will work for you. Try it and then when you are done with your race evaluate yourself. If you followed the training really close then ask youself what is it you are lacking.and make some adjustments in that area. Also look at your next goal marathon. Is it a hilly one? flat? and try to adjust your training to fit that a little more.

    Remember your first goal for your first marathon is simple. To finish. Learn from it and then adjust to better prepare yourself for the next.

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  • Gary F.
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    "Born To Run" !!!

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