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Editorial Review:
Athlete. Runner. Marathoner. Are these words you wouldn't exactly use to describe yourself? Do you consider yourself too old or too out of shape to run a marathon? But somewhere deep inside have you always admired the people who could reach down and come up with the mental and physical strength to complete such a daunting and rewarding accomplishment? It doesn't have to be somebody else crossing the finish line. You can be a marathoner. The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer is based on the highly successful marathon class offered by the University of Northern Iowa, which was featured in a Runner's World article titled "Marathoning 101." The class has been offered five times over 10 years, and all but one student finished the marathon. That is approximately 200 students -- all first time marathoners and many with absolutely no running background. This book follows the same 16-week, four-day-a-week workout plan. What makes the success rate of this program so much higher than any other? The special emphasis on the psychological aspects of endurance activities. You don't have to love to run -- you don't even have to like it -- but you have to realize that you are capable of more than you have ever thought possible. One participant in the program explained it like this: "I'm doing this for me -- not for others or the time clock. I just feel better when I run, plus it helps me to cope with things in general. The skills we've learned in this class don't apply just to marathoning -- they apply to life! Just like you never know what the next step in a marathon will bring, so too, you never know what will happen next in life. But if you don't keep going, you're never going to find out. By staying relaxed, centered, and positive you handle just about anything that comes your way." This is marathon running for real people, people with jobs and families and obligations outside of running. The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer has proven successful for men and women of all ages. Now let it work for you.
Athlete, runner, marathoner: Are these words you wouldn't exactly use to describe yourself? Do you consider yourself too old or too out of shape to run a marathon? But somewhere deep inside have you always admired the people who could reach down and come up with the mental and physical strength to complete such a daunting and rewarding accomplishment? It doesn't have to be somebody else crossing the finish line. You can be a marathoner."The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer" is based on the highly successful marathon class offered by the University of Northern Iowa, which was featured in a Runner's World article titled "Marathoning 101." The class has been offered five times over 10 years, and all but one student finished the marathon. That is approximately 200 students - all first time marathoners and many with absolutely no running background. This book follows the same 16-week, four-day-a-week workout plan. What makes the success rate of this program so much higher than any other? The special emphasis on the psychological aspects of endurance activities.You don't have to love to run - you don't even have to like it - but you have to realize that you are capable of more than you have ever thought possible.
One participant in the program explained it like this: 'I'm doing this for me - not for others or the time clock. I just feel better when I run, plus it helps me to cope with things in general. The skills we've learned in this class don't apply just to marathoning - they apply to life! Just like you never know what the next step in a marathon will bring, so too, you never know what will happen next in life. But if you don't keep going, you're never going to find out. By staying relaxed, centered, and positive you handle just about anything that comes your way'. This is marathon running for real people, people with jobs and families and obligations outside of running. "The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer" has proven successful for men and women of all ages. Now let it work for you.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Does what it says on the tin o.k technically i was not a 'non-runner' i started running Jan 07 and managed a couple of half marathons in that year. This book, albeit very 'American' does what it says on the tin. i chose it because i liked the idea of only training 4 days a week ( i work 50hour weeks). It gives concise information on training and nutrition and although some of the psychology stuff seemed daft, it DID actually help-i felt really stupid chanting "i love running, i love hills, i am a marathoner" whilst out running,... more info
Got 16 Weeks? Originally published in 1998, this book has been around awhile and stood the test of time. Who's it for? NORMAL people who have the desire to run and complete a marathon BUT also have other commitments that take up their time such as a family, job, etc. Don't have tons of time to train? This is your book. Need to get together a plan of attack? Keep reading. The promise of the book is to that you'll be able to run 26.2 miles training just 4 days a week with no runs over 18 miles. It is based on a... more info
Nice book but not for me.... I bought this book because I am completely new to running, I am running the race for life in June and I wanted hints on how to train safely. I thought that this would be the book I needed but I was wrong. Although the book is nicely put together it is a bit too American for me, also the need to calculate "stuff" put me off because I really haven't got a mathmatical mind. I think if you are that way inclined, it would be a useful book but not for me.
Just what I needed!!! This was simply the best Christmas present!! Reading the book has helped me get my head round everything thing to do with training for my first marathon. I feel more confident going out running, understanding that it is a building blocks process.
A must buy for your first marathon!!
