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1 online resource |
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Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Part I: Introduction to Marathon Running; 1 History and Myths; 2 The Big Races (and the Small Ones); 3 How to Enter; 4 Shoes, Clothing and Equipment; Part II: Training and Techniques; 5 Exercise Physiology; 6 Basic Training; 7 Advanced Training; 8 Racing and Pacing; 9 Mental Attitude; 10 Diet, Nutrition and Hydration; 11 Weights, Resistance and Core Work; 12 Stretching and Flexibility; Part III: Race Preparation, Race Day and After the Race; 13 Tapering and Race Preparation; 14 Precautions for Older Runners and for Female Runners. |
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15 Comparison Times for Marathon and Half-Marathon and Other Distances16 Injuries and their Prevention; 17 The Day of the Race; 18 After the Race; Useful Information; Index. |
| Summary |
Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you into a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport. Contents include: the history of the marathon and the myths that have grown around it; the big races and practical advice on how to enter; deciding on what type of event is right for you; correct shoes and clothing; how to form a training schedule and train progressively, building up mileage for your first event; a discussion of tapering and race preparation, and the. |
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Requires Boundless App. |
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Long-distance running -- Training.
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Long-distance running -- Training. |
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Electronic books. |
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Boundless (Digital media service)
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| ISBN |
9781847978561 : $9.99 |
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1847978568 : $9.99 |
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