Customer Reviews
Great guide which helped me get through my first half marathon - By: Kathryn Lawton, 17 Sep 2008 
This book is well written, with good photos giving the runner an indepth guide on how to train for a marathon or half marathon. In my case I used it's information & running schedules to aid me to train for running my first half marathon & as a result I succeeded all my expectations. Thanks
It's ok, nothign too great in my opinion - By: Wise Guy, 16 Sep 2008 
I was really looking forward to it since it was so highly ranked. But I must say I was a bit disappointed. Maybe I had high expectations as well, but I thinkin the end this book doesn't give you much more than what you can easily find on the internet. Some basic tips on nutrition, running plans, etc. Nothing much on running technique, psychological stuff, etc.
recommend for those who want to start amateur running - By: Mr. B. Migueis, 28 Apr 2008 
I was always looking to start running out side the gym but I was always looking for a training guide, finally this book helps to improve my running ability. It's almost like having a personal trainer side by side. Will definitely recommend for those who want to start amateur running
The most comprehensive training guide available! - By: Jo Brewer, 22 Apr 2008 This book contains everything you could possibly need to know about training for a marathon or half marathon! It covers all the aspects of preparing for a race with helpful & useful advice & provides week by week training plans to follow. Allin all an excellent companion for any runner looking to do a marathon or half marathon, I would highly recommend this book especially to first timers.
Realistic and motivational - By: MSR, 05 Apr 2008 I am pretty much a novice to running but, having put on too much weight after my two kids were born & wanting something to aim for I have signed up for a half marathon later this year. I bought this book hoping for practical advice which would enhance my understanding of how to train & what to expect along the way.
For me this book provides all this & much more. It is aimed at everyone, whether you're a seasoned runner or a complete beginner. It is extremely readable & covers all the main topicsin clear language (although a note about whether or not to train through colds etc would be useful for future editions...) It is informative without being dictatorialin its tone, & I felt that the author was very 'tuned in' to most of the questions I would have asked him if I had the benefit of his company!
I'm also find reading the book really motivating - maybe because it's because it's such a practical, useful guide. He acknowledges the big challenges but makes you feel like you can overcome them.
It's early days for my training but it's going well -in no small part thanks to this book.
