Marathoning for Mortals
by Jenny Hadfield, John Bingham
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Book Reviews of Marathoning for Mortals
Book Review: Worth the read.
Summary: 4 Stars
I originally saw a "brief" of this book in a magazine showing the training schedule for the "walking" half-marathon. I started the training plan and decided that I should get the book to further help me. The book is well-worth the read. It is an easy read with some funny and helpful stories. My son (16) and I (41) are in week 6 of the training program and really enjoy it. I recite some of the "motivational" stories that I have read in the book while we are doing some of the long Saturday walks. In about 8 more weeks I am hoping that I will be able to say that I am a "half-marathoner" thanks to this book.Book Review: Ultimate Bingham
Summary: 4 Stars
Bingham always has a great perspective inside each edition of Runner's World. 'Marathoning for Mortals' keeps the same tone while connecting the dots of his 'high five' mantra into a training regiment.You'll get high praise from Bingham while "Coach Jenny" brings it back to the training. They cover everything for the beginner as well as the the runner who is looking to take on his/her third/fourth marathon.
It takes you month by month through the training, anticipating every heartbreak and muscle ache. If you're thinking about marathoning, then start here, then move onto Galloway or Higdon.
Book Review: Sound advice for people of all levels
Summary: 5 Stars
A friend recommended this book to me and I am thrilled I took her advice and read it. For a novice marathoner like me, it is packed full of must-know details and provided me with great insight into training for and running/walking a marathon. At the time I purchased the book I was a newly reformed couch potato all set to walk my first marathon but now I've decided to allow myself ample training time. Still determined to venture into the marathoning world, thanks to this book I'll go there full of knowledge to keep me healthy and walking for years to come.Book Review: Great Information for a First Timer
Summary: 4 Stars
This book contains a lot of great information for first time marathon/half-marathon runners. The book is well organized and written in a clear and readable style. In addition to the 8 customized training programs and accompanying advice, there are also special sections on deciding which race to run and when, injury prevention, nutrition, gear, race day strategy, and recovery.
This is the best such book I have read on the topic.
Book Review: Very inspiring
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great book for anyone thinking of training for a long distance event. I ordered this as an extra copy for another first time race participant. It is very easy reading and lots of laughs. It is the bible of our walking group. Last year 6 of us completed our first ever half marathon at Disney. This year we'll have over 10 with some doing their first marathon. It truely helps the average Joe believe he can complete a long distance event.