Marathoning for Mortals
by Jenny Hadfield, John Bingham
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Author: Jenny Hadfield, John BinghamEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-05-02
ISBN: 1579547826
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Rodale Books
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Book Review: Run your greatest race
Summary: 5 Stars
A friend just returned me this book. I had bought it some five years ago, when I wanted to run, at the age of 50, my first marathon, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. It had been billed as one of four legs (The Island Race) of "The Greatest Race on Earth." This book helped me a lot in making it through that race.
Just opening the book, the first chapter was inspiring. John Bingham describes why he deserved his nickname, "the Penguin," being "a short, fat man waddling down the sidewalk." His co-author, Jenny Hadfield, fared better although she started off as the slowest kid in gymn class. Their message is simple and pointed: "if we can run the marathon, so can you."
The rest of the book is a step-by-step approach to the various aspects of preparing for and running a marathon (or its variations). It is easy to read, understand and follow. I did not use the sample training plans provided because I was fortunate to train with a group which had its own schedule of workouts. But the book provided me a lot of the theory and encouragement so essential in completing a journey which, as the authors point out, is more about mind and spirit than miles.
I always recommend this book to anyone who asks me whether and how they should run a marathon. The copy I have is quite well used because it's been passed around.
Summary of Marathoning for Mortals
John 'the Penguin' Bingham is one of the slowest men in sneakers. But the beloved Runner's World columnist has a message for those who think long distances are for the super-fit alone: You can do it, too! Along with his coach Jenny Hadfield, Bingham has written the ultimate everyman's guide to taking on the 13- or 26-miler, delivered with the confidence of one for whom slow and steady is a way of life. -Includes specialized programs for walking -Offers a unique half-marathon training program -Gives tips on how to gauge your level of readiness -Helps runners design new training programs as they get stronger and faster -Pays special attention to injury prevention Along the way, Bingham cautions his students to love the journey, not just the finish line. Let the other guy worry about trophies-Bingham and his students have a race to run.Marathons Books
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