This book is the ultimate guide to marathon training and preparation on a tight training schedule. Most people would typically allow four to six months to prepare for their marathon. In this book, I show you how to compress your training into three months. How? By training smart and focussing on mileage increases as opposed to speed; I walk you through how to build on a base of running fitness to become marathon-ready. The book includes a detailed three-month training plan to follow, which is deconstructed and explained throughout. Also included is detailed expert advice on gear, clothing, nutrition, hydration, race day pace strategies and tips for the big day. Everything you will require to cross the finish line in three months!
Author(s): Watson, Thomas
Year: 2017
Language: English
Commentary: Marathon In Three Months, How To Train For A Marathon In Twelve Weeks
Pages: 109
Tags: Marathon In Three Months, How To Train For A Marathon In Twelve Weeks
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started
What to Expect
The 4 Key Principles
Chapter 2: Training
What Is Your Current Physical Condition?
Setting Your Marathon Goals
Types of Training
Run Training
Cross Training
Chapter 3: Your Training Plan
The Main Elements
Planning your training pace and mileage
The Art of Tapering
Chapter 4: Shoes & Gear
Choosing Running Shoes
Running Socks
Running Shirts
Running Shorts
Sunglasses
Chapter 5: Nutrition and Hydration
Nutrition and Fuelling
Hydration
Chapter 6: Before the Marathon
Four Weeks Before the Marathon
One Week Before the Marathon
The Day Before
The Morning of The Race
Chapter 7: During the Marathon
Chapter 8: After the Marathon
Chapter 9: Conclusion
APPENDIX – TRAINING PLANS
3 MONTH NOVICE TRAINING PLAN – KILOMETRES
3 MONTH NOVICE TRAINING PLAN – MILES
