Marathon Training & Distance Running Tips
The Runner's Guide for Endurance Training and Racing, Beginner Running Programs and Advice
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Matt Addis
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Written by:
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James Atkinson
About this listen
Long distance running is much like any other fitness training. If you want to improve, you need a good plan that has a progressive nature. If you are new to this game, you need a solid foundation to build on. Having a running program is not the only thing that you need. Sound advice and running tips should be taken from someone who has "walked the walk", or in this case, "ran the run".
Hi, my name is James Atkinson from jimshealthandmuscle.com. I'm a qualified fitness coach and personal trainer and I have a fair bit of running advice that I would like to share with you. When I was around 18 years old, I was a terrible runner! In fact, I failed the basic fitness test for army entrance on running alone, and I failed big time! Several years later, I was clearing 1.5 mile running circuits in eight minutes and 22 seconds and could easily run a marathon any day of the week! I would like to share my knowledge and training experiences with you.
If you are a beginner when it comes to running, this information will no doubt give you advice that will probably not have even crossed your mind before. If you are already a runner and are looking to make more progression, you are also in the right place. I know that it is easy to get stuck on a training plateau, so I have also added some information and training methods to this book that will help you leave the plateau behind.
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- Tim Bowers
- 2023-01-25
fantastic and energetic
this book gets you excited for distance running and is somehow exciting, suggeested listening
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- Robert
- 2021-03-03
just signed up for my first marathon
After listening to this audiobook, I immediately signed up for my first full marathon.
This book laid out simple, practical steps to accomplishing my goal of becoming fit enough to run 26.2 miles.
I will be constantly referring back to James Atkimson's advice as I progress.
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- Cheerio
- 2024-10-19
James and Matt are Awesome
I already completed listening three times and will listen for another 10 times.
That's how good I'm connected to the motivation, narration and realistic nature of this book. Congratulations!
It really helped me crossing my first full marathon! Thank you both!
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- mcgr
- 2019-10-17
Better than a lot of the training books out there
I tried a few books and thought I’d give this one a try. It’s good. Helpful tips for those who have just started research into running, started running, and those preparing for a marathon.
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- michaela
- 2023-01-31
Helpful, clear, easy listen
Nice mix of stories and practical advice. I look forward to referring back to the nutritional advice and recommended training plan.
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- Adam Pinard-Theberge
- 2024-10-19
Interesting
It’s the type of story you take what makes sense to you. At first I thought it was going to be beneficial and very good however it’s nothing more than your average long distance runner friend giving you advices. Some good stuff tips and tricks
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- Michael
- 2024-12-04
Good listen
Very informative listen, good advise and interesting story telling. recomended for people desiring to commit and accomplish a new goal in running.
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-06-08
Simple concise useful
The book is very useful for beginner runners. Lots of practical information and provided information on things I hadn’t considered before.
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- DebbD
- 2023-08-01
Keeps it simple..
Getting ready to run a marathon is daunting but this book breaks it down to simple steps -and offers practical advice that isn’t too technical but still valuable and knowledgeable. Easy listen!
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- Todd Beleskey
- 2023-11-29
A great book
I have signed up for my first marathon, and I found the information in this book very useful. Also a real sincerity that you can sense from the author that you cannot fake.
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