The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer
by: David Whitsett, Forrest Dolgener, Tanjala Kole
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Athlete. Runner. Marathoner.Are these words you wouldn't exactly use to describe yourself? Do you consider yourself too old or too out of shape to run a marathon? But somewhere deep inside have you always admired the people who could reach down and come up with the mental and physical strength to complete such a daunting and rewarding accomplishment?It doesn't have to be somebody else crossing the finish line. You can be a marathoner. The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer is based on the highly successful marathon class offered by the University of Northern Iowa, which was featured in a Runner's World article titled "Marathoning 101." The class has been offered five times over 10 years, and all but one student finished the marathon. That is approximately 200 students -- all first time marathoners and many with absolutely no running background. This book follows the same 16-week, four-day-a-week workout plan. What makes the success rate of this program so much higher than any other? The special emphasis on the psychological aspects of endurance activities. You don't have to love to run -- you don't even have to like it -- but you have to realize that you are capable of more than you have ever thought possible. One participant in the program explained it like this:"I'm doing this for me -- not for others or the time clock. I just feel better when I run, plus it helps me to cope with things in general. The skills we've learned in this class don't apply just to marathoning -- they apply to life! Just like you never know what the next step in a marathon will bring, so too, you never know what will happen next in life. But if you don't keep going, you're never going to find out. By staying relaxed, centered, and positive you handle just about anything that comes your way."This is marathon running for real people, people with jobs and families and obligations outside of running. The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer has proven successful for men and women of all ages. Now let it work for you.
Athlete. Runner. Marathoner.Are these words you wouldn't exactly use to describe yourself? Do you consider yourself too old or too out of shape to run a marathon? But somewhere deep inside have you always admired the people who could reach down and come up with the mental and physical strength to complete such a daunting and rewarding accomplishment?It doesn't have to be somebody else crossing the finish line. You can be a marathoner. The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer is based on the highly successful marathon class offered by the University of Northern Iowa, which was featured in a Runner's World article titled "Marathoning 101." The class has been offered five times over 10 years, and all but one student finished the marathon. That is approximately 200 students -- all first time marathoners and many with absolutely no running background. This book follows the same 16-week, four-day-a-week workout plan. What makes the success rate of this program so much higher than any other? The special emphasis on the psychological aspects of endurance activities. You don't have to love to run -- you don't even have to like it -- but you have to realize that you are capable of more than you have ever thought possible. One participant in the program explained it like this:"I'm doing this for me -- not for others or the time clock. I just feel better when I run, plus it helps me to cope with things in general. The skills we've learned in this class don't apply just to marathoning -- they apply to life! Just like you never know what the next step in a marathon will bring, so too, you never know what will happen next in life. But if you don't keep going, you're never going to find out. By staying relaxed, centered, and positive you handle just about anything that comes your way."This is marathon running for real people, people with jobs and families and obligations outside of running. The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer has proven successful for men and women of all ages. Now let it work for you.
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - book review
This is a great book for anyone who is looking to run a marathon, who really hasn't run before.I would recommend this to any one interested in running a marathon.
Rating: - The Greatest
I used this book after the birth of my daughter in 2007.I ran the Walt Disney Marathon this past January.4:59:29.Without this book, it never would've happened.I never ran more than 5 miles before I decided I wanted to run a marathon.I did it with the help of this book and it was easier than I could've ever imagined it could've been.Great book.
Rating: - IT REALLY WORKS!!!!!!
I would consider myself an "athlete", but by no means a runner, let alone a distance runner.I followed this program to the letter and like 99% of the previous "students" completed my first marathon!!!!I finished theBuffalo Marathon in under 4 hours on May 24, 2009. What an exhilerating experience!!!The text and program is very, very easy to follow, quite inspirational and will lead you on your way to completing your first marathon as well.Good Luck!!!
Rating: - A Resource to keep coming back to.
I'll keep this short.I have a lung condition.About five years ago, it became clear I had to start running.To help me, my sibling engaged my competitive spirit and she challenged me to a marathon - and sent me this book.I read it, trained up to 3 miles, then started the training program.Four months later - marathon.I finished, and have done another since then and am training for my 3rd.
I keep coming back to this book for its advice on nutrition, stretching, and most importantly, ... Read More
Rating: 
- Very wrong on stretching, poorly designed training program
The author advocates static stretching, which has been proven many times over to be harmful.Also the training programs never have you running the distance of the race (or greater).
I used this book for a while, then swtich to Galloway Training Programs and Danny Dreyer Chi-Running Technique and the results have been miraculous compared to what I got from the Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer.
- book reviewThis is a great book for anyone who is looking to run a marathon, who really hasn't run before.I would recommend this to any one interested in running a marathon.
- The GreatestI used this book after the birth of my daughter in 2007.I ran the Walt Disney Marathon this past January.4:59:29.Without this book, it never would've happened.I never ran more than 5 miles before I decided I wanted to run a marathon.I did it with the help of this book and it was easier than I could've ever imagined it could've been.Great book.
- IT REALLY WORKS!!!!!!I would consider myself an "athlete", but by no means a runner, let alone a distance runner.I followed this program to the letter and like 99% of the previous "students" completed my first marathon!!!!I finished theBuffalo Marathon in under 4 hours on May 24, 2009. What an exhilerating experience!!!The text and program is very, very easy to follow, quite inspirational and will lead you on your way to completing your first marathon as well.Good Luck!!!
- A Resource to keep coming back to.I'll keep this short.I have a lung condition.About five years ago, it became clear I had to start running.To help me, my sibling engaged my competitive spirit and she challenged me to a marathon - and sent me this book.I read it, trained up to 3 miles, then started the training program.Four months later - marathon.I finished, and have done another since then and am training for my 3rd.
I keep coming back to this book for its advice on nutrition, stretching, and most importantly, ... Read More
- Very wrong on stretching, poorly designed training programThe author advocates static stretching, which has been proven many times over to be harmful.Also the training programs never have you running the distance of the race (or greater).
I used this book for a while, then swtich to Galloway Training Programs and Danny Dreyer Chi-Running Technique and the results have been miraculous compared to what I got from the Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer.
