Jeff Galloway: Marathon, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Get the everyperson's guide to running, by "America's coach" Jeff Galloway, and experience the unforgettable lifetime accomplishment of running a marathon.

If you haven't already begun training for a marathon, you've probably thought about doing so. The message from former Olympic athlete and record-setting distance runner Jeff Galloway is simple: "You can do it!" Jeff coached runners for more than 50 years and served as the official training consultant for the runDisney series of races. With the new edition of Marathon, his proven programs guide you every step of the way, showing you how to train for---and finish---a marathon.

Jeff's revolutionary run walk run® method of training has enabled hundreds of thousands of people to complete marathons, and you can be among them. This innovative approach opens marathon running to everyone, including those who may be out of shape, overweight, or past their athletic prime. Discover how to set up a personal training program, stay motivated, avoid injuries, burn fat, and more. You won't have to compromise your career or family life to be successful. This new edition includes updated training schedules with recovery components, and most training weeks require only 3 x 30 minutes of running or walking. You'll also appreciate the latest information on nutrition, mental training, and avoiding injuries and exhaustion.

Jeff's motivation techniques have helped countless marathoners achieve their goals. This book shows you how to keep the fun in your run and stay away from aches and pains. With such guidance, almost anyone can achieve the lifetime goal of finishing a marathon.

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