This book will guide you through everything you need to run your first marathon. You will learn how to choose the right equipment, what to eat to keep your body in the best shape, the best exercises to do to make you stronger and more flexible, how to stay injury-free when you run, how to choose your marathon and what to do on the day. There's also a six-month training schedule that will gradually build up the miles, work on your strength and speed and push your endurance abilities, slowly but surely transforming you from complete novice to long-distance runner. Marathon training & distance running will help you: •Get started with running & jogging with ease regardless of your fitness level •Define your goals, whether these are weight loss or running events •Avoid the usual pitfalls that kill other runners progress •Uncover some little known secrets that make all the difference •Stay motivated and focused to ensure you reach your goals •Believe in yourself! Ultra marathons require a healthy body, a strengthened mind, and a solid resolve to see everything through from start to finish. However, you are not going to do anything you have not already done. You just need to use your previous experiences and the new techniques you will learn from this book to help you carve the best path forward.
