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by Hal Higdon (Author) "I heard the comment in passing, approximately eight miles into the Twin Cities Marathon ..." (more)
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Though the running boom appears to have peaked and even tapered off somewhat, the marathon is still the ultimate running experience for many runners. Higdon's book, although well written, offers very little in the way of new information on training for or running the marathon. Previously published works such as Joe Henderson's Complete Marathoner (Anderson World, 1978), Andy Friedberg's How To Run Your First Marathon (S. & S., 1987), and Ricard Benyo's Making the Marathon Your Event (Random, 1992) offer very similar advice. However, Higdon's anecdotal style provides entertaining reading and may inspire aspiring marathoners. The author provides details of many of his personal marathon experiences as well as those of other top American marathoners such as Bill Rodgers, Don Kardang, and Dick Buerkle. This book will appeal to general readers seriously considering training for their first marathon. For large sports collections.
- Susan L. Patton, Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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"This revised edition provides clear and effective advice that will get any runner across the finish line of a marathon. I highly recommend it."--Frank Shorter, 1972 Olympic-marathon gold medalist
"Higdon's years of marathoning experience come through in this practical book. Aspiring or veteran marathoners will benefit enormously from its proven guidance."--Grete Waitz, 9-time winner of the New York City Marathon
""Marathon" is must reading for anyone who wants to maximize performance."--Nancy Clark, R.D., Author of "Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook"
"There's plenty of sound training advice here for runners of all levels."--Ken Sparks, Ph.D., Marathon personal record of 2: 28 at age 46
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous training guide for the first time marathoner!, Mar 12 2004
By J. Marchese (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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I am living testiment to the fact that this book works. I'm 31 years old, new mom and a relatively new runner and through this book and the 18 week training guide on his website, I was able to complete the Chicago Marathon this past October. He promises that if you stick to his guide you can finish and it works.

The best thing about the book is that it is supportive, but not preachy. Hal uses examples of elite athletes, but never forget that he is writing this for the novice or intermediate runner. As a novice myself (I had only started running about 6 months before), I found I was able to set realistic goals (just to finish, really) and run injury-free.

I cannot count the number of times in this book where I would read something and instantly be reinforced that I could complete a marathon. And that's very important because the training can drain you, make you question your ability and scare you.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Principles based on anecdotal evidence, Jan 2 2004
By D. Roth (Bellevue, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This book has 221 pages. I think the useful information could be condensed down to 20 pages or so. This book makes heavy use of the anecdote pattern. Chapters begin with little stories about elite athletes and experienced runners from which general principles of running are drawn. The problem is that the stories are incomplete and entirely anecdotal. Elite athletes and experienced runners don't need this book and the principles that apply to them don't apply to middle-aged people who truly are beginners. The book doesn't address the subjects of weight and size (very important in long distance running), and it only addresses age at a very superficial level. The good things in this book are: the focus on staying injury free; the incorporation of easy running and rest days into your training schedule; some sample training schedules; some diet advice; and some seemingly useful information about race logistics toward the end. On the negative side, a lot of space is devoted to fluffy stories; evidence to support advice is almost entirely anecdotal; there is practically no advice on runner injuries and how that affects your schedule; and no talk about weight/age; Put simply, this book contains a lot of anecdotal, unscientific, irrelevant, happy, feel-good fluff. The training schedules may work for you, but if they don't you will not have gained enough knowledge from this book to understand how to adapt them to fit your needs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hal Higdon...my personal trainer!, May 27 2003
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This book is great! I followed Hal's advice and ran my first marathon without any trouble. He told me what to eat, when to eat, how far to run, what to wear, and I listened and finished Pittsburgh and it was fun. Then he told me what to do to recover. I'd recommend this book to EVERYONE! Thanks Hal!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent marathon perpetration book
Overall, Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide, is an excellent marathon perpetration book.

The book is easy to read and progresses well. Read more

Published on Jan 31 2003 by Ben Rothke

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent primer for first time marathoner
I just ran the Chicago Marathon this past weekend - my first - and used this book as my primary reference along with Hal Higdon's virtual training program. Read more
Published on Oct 17 2002 by chassaxe

5.0 out of 5 stars essential reading for your 1st marathon
This is an excellent book for planning and training for your
1st marathon
It is very readable , with loads of sound advice It was a bible when training for my 1st in Belfast... Read more
Published on Sep 30 2002 by trevor hunter

2.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money and time
This book did not provide a good sense of how a regular runner can accomplish or improve a marathon. It was confusing and filled with information that was not helpful. Read more
Published on Aug 14 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Good information.
Hal definitely knows Marathons! He also does a very good job of passing on tidbits of knowledge that can be very useful for first timers or those with just a few Marathons under... Read more
Published on May 13 2002 by Ken W. Vedaa

4.0 out of 5 stars Essential For the Novice Marathoner
I really enjoyed the information Higdon had to share. He answered every question I had about embarking on my first marathon, from what to eat to how to train and how to rest. Read more
Published on Jul 4 2001 by S. Swallow

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is all things to all people
This is a very well written book that inspires you from the start. It then backs up all that motivation with tried and true running techniques. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2001 by yzrabbit1

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for the novice marathoner
I really enjoyed the information Higdon had to share. He answered every question I had about embarking on my first marathon, from what to eat to how to train and how to rest... Read more
Published on May 20 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for a first time marathoner
I recently ran my first marathon, and this book was extremely helpful. It helped me learn what to expect, and was an excellent resource in helping me to prepare, both mentally... Read more
Published on Mar 30 2001 by Todd Hoppe

5.0 out of 5 stars the Joy of the Marathon
This is a fantastic guide for anyone interested in distance running. To me, as a relatively slow runner, it was simply invaluable as part of my preparation for my first and second... Read more
Published on Nov 22 2000 by AA

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