Marathon Running

Whether you are a seasoned runner or this is your first foray into marathons, this useful guide should help you get the most from your distance training so that you can produce your best on race day. This new edition has been fully updated and is now colour throughout.

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Written by Britain's most successful marathon runner of the 1990s, this invaluable guide will help you get the most from your distance training. From the complete beginner enchanted by the challenge of the London Marathon, to the experienced runner wishing to improve on racing strategy, its authoritative pages reveal a wealth of information on: structuring an effective build-up and taper training harder without doing too much improving your endurance and pace judgement producing your best on race-day. The new edition is in full colour, making for easier navigation and bringing the action photography to life. The text has been fully updated to take account of the latest developments in running science and programme design, plus more insights from Richard and other leading runners. This new edition has been fully updated with the latest training