Description
Unlock your marathon potential with 'Run Your First Marathon' – a transformative guide designed for beginners and those hesitant about their running capabilities. Authored by Grete Waitz, a legendary nine-time New York City Marathon champion, this comprehensive training manual offers you the inspiration and practical tools needed to conquer your first marathon. This updated third edition features a detailed sixteen-week training program that is tailored for novices and individuals who feel out of shape or too old to take on the marathon challenge. With a focus on both physical conditioning and mental preparation, you'll learn effective strategies to overcome common fears and barriers. Discover essential tips for selecting the right gear, optimizing your nutrition, and maintaining proper hydration throughout your training and marathon day. Grete Waitz also provides invaluable insights into maintaining motivation, pushing through mental blocks, and adapting your training to fit your lifestyle. Don't let self-doubt hold you back — with this guide, completing your first marathon is not just a dream, but a tangible goal. Get ready to embark on an inspiring journey that turns your aspirations into reality. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781616080365. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2010. Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781616080365
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2010
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Description:
Do you consider yourself too old or out of shape to run a marathon? Do you fear that you lack the conditioning, motivation, or emotional strength to finish? If so, Grete Waitz, nine-time winner of the New York City Marathon, has a program for you that has proven to help would-be racers do what they thought was impossible: complete their first marathon. In this updated and revised third edition ofRun Your First Marathon, Waitz offers:
• A sixteen-week training program that has been proven successful time and time again
• Methods for physically and mentally preparing to start and finish a marathon
• Helpful tips regarding equipment, nutrition, and hydration
• Guidance to help overcome motivational and physical roadblocks
• And much more!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781616080365
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2010
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Description:
Do you consider yourself too old or out of shape to run a marathon? Do you fear that you lack the conditioning, motivation, or emotional strength to finish? If so, Grete Waitz, nine-time winner of the New York City Marathon, has a program for you that has proven to help would-be racers do what they thought was impossible: complete their first marathon. In this updated and revised third edition ofRun Your First Marathon, Waitz offers:
• A sixteen-week training program that has been proven successful time and time again
• Methods for physically and mentally preparing to start and finish a marathon
• Helpful tips regarding equipment, nutrition, and hydration
• Guidance to help overcome motivational and physical roadblocks
• And much more!