Marathon Training: Winning Strategies, Preparation and Nutrition for Running 5k, Half, Long Distance Marathons
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** The Only Marathon and Half-Marathon Training Book You'll Never Need! **
The book appears to be the "best of" many articles from the Runners World Magazine put together in a book form, but it is a good resource for running, related fitness, injuries, injury prevention, nutrition, etc.
Running a long race helps a person in many ways. Studies prove that it is the best form of exercise that burns maximum calories to lose weight and keep fit. Apart from improving overall health, it also prevents a lot of diseases. Expert physicians suggest running as the best practice for patients with early stages of diabetes and pressure. It is also proved that running reduces the risk of heart diseases, strokes and attacks.
In addition to health benefits, people who run long races are always happy since running is an activity that boosts confidence, improves morale and stimulates you to taste the sense of achievement. Moreover, researches have concluded that running can be suggested to people suffering from acute depression to help them get out of the situation fast. On the whole, running long races improves physical, mental and emotional health of the participants.
This book aims to be the only guide you'll ever need for aspirants who wish to hold the pride of winning a long race. It gives specific and most valuable tips for athletes to win all kinds of long distance races. By adopting the techniques and strategies mentioned in this book, any laymen can train himself to win a 5k, or 10k, or half marathon, or an ultra marathon race.
Significant areas that are emphasized in this book are:
* Benefits of running long races
* How to beat the initial fear
* How to be self-motivated always?
* Right kind of food and nutrition for athletes
• Different kinds of training to undergo like cross training (strength training, yoga, aerobics, etc.), speed training, endurance training, right breathing technique, how to avoid injuries and cramps, etc.
* Specific training combinations for different races
* On the d-day tips including tips to use the water stops, how to use a run walk method and so on.
* A systematic training schedule to follow
What are you waiting for?
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Marathon Training - Katherine McLaren
Marathon Training - Winning Strategies, Preparation and Nutrition for Running 5k, Half, Long Distance Marathon
Katherine McLaren
Published by Katherine McLaren at Smashwords
Copyright © 2013 Katherine McLaren
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Benefits of Running Long Races
- To build will power and determination
- To take up the challenge
- To be famous as a role model
- The pride of victory
- To lead an active life
- Love to travel
- Runners are more confident people
Health Benefits
- Lose Weight
- Controls High Blood Pressure
- Prevents Heart Attacks and Strokes
- Healthy Lungs
- Get rid of addiction to drugs
- Relives one from depression and emotional distress1
Preparing Mentally for the Race
Beat the Initial Fear
- Losers quit, don’t be one
- Never think of the result
- Think Positive
- Split the Distance
The Art of Self-Motivation
- Set goals that are reachable and realistic
- Do not overdo it
- Enjoy what you do
- Make it a routine
- Maintain diary
- Include friends and neighbors
- Pat on your back
- Be Lenient
- Stop comparing with others
- Get inspired by role models
The 4 C’s of Success
- Concentration
- Confidence
- Control
- Commitment
Food and Nutrition
General food and nutrition while running long races
Food to intake on the day and the previous day of the race
Ideal diet for the day of the race and the previous day of the race
- Foods to be avoided
Different Types of Training to Undergo
Training to Improve Your Pace
Training for Stamina and Stability
Different Cross Training Techniques
- Strength Training
- Aerobics and Stretching
- Yoga
- Other Cross Training Techniques
Training to Avoid Hitting the Wall
Training to Evade Injuries and Muscle Cramps
- Taking Proper Rest
- Sleep Well
- Balanced Diet
- Warm Up and Cool Down Systematically
- Maintain Liquid Levels
- Training to Adopt the Negative Split Method
Three Tips for the Day of the Race
- How to Use Water Stops Wisely?
- Tips to Adopt a Run-Walk Alteration Method
- Other Simple Points to Remember on the Race Day
Conclusion
Introduction
Few years ago, we had been to a restaurant for dinner. There were a few people smoking at the table next to us. It was then I suddenly started gasping and I didn’t have my inhaler with me. I couldn’t talk and breathing was becoming difficult. I felt like I was going to breathe my last within few minutes. My husband hurried me to an emergency ward at the nearby hospital and only after I was put under an oxygen cylinder, I felt better. Since then, the fear of getting an Asthma attack kept me from doing any workouts or exercises. In fact, I wouldn’t even run to catch a bus.
The above is a post written by a woman who won a marathon race after this incident. Unbelievable, right? That’s