The popularity of the marathon and half marathon continues unabated. Up
and down the country people are signing up in their thousands, many to
raise money for their favourite charity, others simply as a means of
getting fit. Whatever the motive, they are testing endurance events
requiring serious preparation. Now in its second edition, Marathon and
Half Marathon - A Training Guide is essential reading for anyone
intending to enter a half or full marathon. Written by a highly
experienced personal trainer who has helped hundreds of runners achieve
their own personal goal, this acclaimed and best-selling book has
everything you need, from advice on what to wear to staying fit during
those long training sessions. This fully updated and revised edition
features: New 'pre-hab' and core stability exercises to help prevent
injury; the latest science on how, when and why to stretch; expert
advice on how to use your time to train most effectively; a series of
programmes aimed at beginner, intermediate and advanced runners and
finally, inspirational real-life stories from runners.