Subjects:  1. Biomechanics    2. Human Exercise Physiology    3. Physiological aspects    4. Running    5. Running & Jogging    6. Sports    7. Sports & Recreation    8. Biomechanics, human kinetics    9. Sports injuries & medicine   

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Great Basic Marathon Guide and Easy Read

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Subjects:  1. Running & Jogging    2. Sports & Recreation    3. Training   

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Thoroughly enjoyable tome for running fans!
I'm a recreational marathoner (7 and counting) but take my running very seriously, regardless.I bought a used, marked up copy of this on amazon and was happily surprised at how much enjoyment and useful information I have gotten from it.
Good biographies
While it is a little thin on training details, this book does give you some insight into the mindset of these great athletes.As a 40+ runner who idolized some of these greats I was entertained.

Depends on what you are looking for...
I would agree with the other reviewers that this is by no means a training manual (ala Daniels or Coe).However, that doesn't change the fact that it is a very enjoyable book to read, covering legends of the past as well as more recent champions.If you are interested in marathoning, this book is particularly good, as most of the runners covered are marathoners.Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. General    3. Runners (Sports)    4. Running    5. Running & Jogging    6. Sports    7. Sports & Recreation    8. Track And Field Athletics    9. Cross-country running    10. Fitness training   

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Boston Marathon a Winner!
I have read and enjoyed a library copy of this book for years, and was very glad to find it here.It is an excellent journey through the history of the Boston Marathon.Great inspiration for dreamers who hope to be there someday, and great memories for those who have.It is well illustrated and narrated.Many great color photographs and rare old photos.It is a great find! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Boston Marathon    2. History    3. Running    4. Running & Jogging    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Track & Field    8. Track & field sports, athletics   

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what your heartrate means
This is an updated look at effort-based training, meant for theRead more

Subjects:  1. Running & Jogging    2. Sports    3. Sports & Recreation    4. Track & Field   

Subjects:  1. Running    2. Running & Jogging    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Training   

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It's Time I Write A Review! A Fantastic Guide!
I just got back from a 50 minute run and while I was running, I decided it is time I need to let others know how terrific this training guide is!I consider myself a true beginner at running and I was the typical person whowent out for a "run" every now and then and was miserable throughthe whole thing and woke up extremely sore.Read more

Subjects:  1. Diet / Health / Fitness    2. Exercise    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health & Fitness / Exercise    5. Running    6. Running & Jogging    7. Sports & Recreation    8. Sports & Recreation / Running & Jogging    9. Physical fitness   

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A true testimony about one of our nation's modern heroes
As a speed trainer and a college coach I was looking for a book that could help in relating to the upper echelon athlete. This book not only did that but served as instruction in discipline, faith, focus and courage. CarlLewis is without a doubt one of our nation's modern heroes. His constantdrive to be the best is a testimony that dreams behind work, cansuccessfully be accomplished. This is a book not only for the trackathlete orathletes of different sport but to the human race. It iswithout reservation or fear of contradiction that I reccomend this book forthe competitor in us all. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Parental Memoirs    3. Running & Jogging    4. Sports    5. Sports & Recreation    6. Track & Field   

Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Running & Jogging    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Sports - General   

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Subjects:  1. Running & Jogging    2. Sports    3. Sports & Recreation    4. Track & Field    5. RUNNING    6. Sports & Recreation / Running & Jogging    7. Track & field sports, athletics   

Reviews (13)

LD runner
I would not have purchased this book if I had been able to preview it at our library.It is more of a pamphlet than a book.If Precor included it with the purchase of it's treadmills OK, but don't pay for it.

Not for the novice
This is a well written book that is intended for the person who plans to take treadmill workouts very seriously.It's not aimed at the ordinary person who wants a workout program to acheive good health and cariovascular fitness.It is also heavy handed in it's message selling Precor fitness products.It's irritating and distracting.If you plan to run in a marathon, there are some good workout schedules.But a beginner or someone with little workout experience should keep looking in other places.

full of good ideas
Though the word Precor is used throughout this text, the ideas are relevant to other manufacturers equipment. I have used the book's suggestions on LifeFitness Equipment and have reduced my times. The use of an elliptical trainer as suggested has also been most beneficial. The book's workouts help reduce the inhert boredom of a treadmill run. For ideas on interesting workouts with treadmills this book is a must ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Exercise    4. Running & Jogging    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Training    8. Walking    9. Exercise & workout books    10. Health & Fitness / Exercise    11. Sports training & coaching   

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too general
the book was too general to be helpful.although "training"touched on all of the subjects in which i was interested, it provided few specific details that would help me develop my own training program.thelist of possible speed drills and exercises is basically limited to onepage.additionally, exercises mentioned throughout the text are often notfully described anywhere.if you are a beginner (like i am) you will needanother source to tailor a personal training schedule.and if you are pastthe beginner stage, i do not imagine this text will offer anything in theway of new information.

Too General
The book is much too general to be very helpful.Although it touched on all of the subjects in which I was intereseted, the book provided very few specific guidelines for developing a personal training schedule.The listof possible drillsand exercises for speed is limited to basically onepage.Additionally, many drills mentioned throughout the text are notfully explained.If you are a beginner (like I am) you will need anothersource to help build a personal program.You might as well avoid this bookaltogether.And if you are past the beginner stage, I do not imagine thistext will offer much new information. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Athletic Training And Conditioning    2. Exercise    3. Running & Jogging    4. Sports    5. Sports & Recreation    6. Training    7. Fitness training   

Subjects:  1. Cycling - Mountain Biking    2. Running & Jogging    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Travel - United States    6. United States - West - Pacific (General)    7. Travel / United States / West / Pacific (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA)   

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Excellent read
Excellent book.The book allows you to view Marion's world from the inside out.Remarkable woman who has overcome so much.

I love marion jones!!!
This book was amazing to read...i'm such a huge fan of hers because she reminds me of me. this book by far is the best book written about her. Since she wrote it, i know it's the truth. every question i had about her was answered in this book. she is probably my biggest sports hero. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1975-    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography    4. Biography / Autobiography    5. Biography/Autobiography    6. Jones, Marion,    7. Personal Memoirs    8. Pictorial works    9. Runners (Sports)    10. Sports - General    11. United States    12. Women    13. Women runners    14. Sports & Recreation / Running & Jogging   

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Great book for first-timers
I used this book in preparation for the 2001 Detroit Marathon. The book guides you through the steps required in order to finish your first marathon. I felt confident throughout my training that I was preparing safely based on the material covered. I kept referring to the book at various points throughout the training period. The recommended training program works. I finished in 3:57 (chip) and am now looking for a program to improve my time.

a good book for someone new to running
If you are new to running and your goal is finishing a marathon, this book is your choice. Like the name says, it gives you the essential information you need to know to train for a marathon and to finish one. It doesn'tcover anything more than you need to know, so if you are not interested inreading that many books and just want to finish the marathon, this is thebook for you.

The title says it all.
Gives all the secrets needed to run your first marathon. Includes anecdotal evidence to support the information given. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Marathon running    2. Running & Jogging    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Training    6. Cross-country running    7. Sports & Recreation / Running & Jogging   

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Easy to read, ample information for a beginner
I have been following 2 of the 6 training programmes in this book.The Level 1 programme is ideal for novices who are looking to get into running.Following the Level 2 programme I ran a 5k race within 6 weeks of starting training and was surprised at how well I did.After a one year hiatus from running due to an unrelated injury, I am looking forward to entering my 2nd 5k race in a few weeks. If you follow the training programmes in this book you will get excellent results.
You may run longer than it takes to read this book
I agree with the previous reviewers. This is a good book for us newbies. I learned about shoes, diet, and, most important, got a nice overview of a program to help me begin running and perhaps work towards loftier goals.I think it only took me an hour or so to get through this yet the example running plans to me are what I'll remember the most.
Good Book
I liked the training plans on this book. Personally, tables are easier to skim through than text or anecdotes. Plus it's a thin book and easy to carry around. Daniel's Book had a lot of stuff that overwhelmed me. This is truly a good beginner's guide because unlike other beginner books that just go on and on about how to choose the right shoe or what to wear or how life changing running can be...it gives you training tables. Something I'd like to know after I finally have the shoes. Unlike more advanced books...it doesn't talk about Lactate Tresholds, or give me instructions like run at 10K pace, VO2 Max. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Handbooks, manuals, etc    2. Marathon running    3. Running    4. Running & Jogging    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Track & Field    8. Training    9. Sports & Recreation / Running & Jogging    10. Track & field sports, athletics   

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Exercise    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Running & Jogging    6. Health & Fitness / Exercise   

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Great Book for Runners
If you are a runner (especially a marathoner) you have to get this book.It goes through every marathon in Olympic history, giving each race history, events, course, statistics, etc.It is very thorough, while pacing itself to get in all the Olympic marathons into a single volume.And, it was written in an interesting and readable manner. Fantastic, encyclopedic, and detailed historical review.
The authors, Martin and Gynn, have put together an unbelieveably detailed review of every Olympic Marathon in the modern era.The detail provided brings the excitement of each successive Marathon alive.The Olympic Marathon is, perhaps, the most grueling Olympic event, and the comprehensive coverage of each race makes the reader feel as if it's taking place before their very eyes.Read this book and you'll get a sense of the drama of the event, the personal history of the runners, and the historical setting of each race.The authors have even reconstructed old Olympic documents to trace the paths each Olympic Marathon took.The information in this book is truly encyclopedic, and the authors have given us with a wonderful sense of what this race is about.This book is a gem. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. History    3. Marathon running    4. Olympic Games    5. Olympics    6. Running    7. Running & Jogging    8. Sports    9. Sports & Recreation    10. Track & Field    11. Track & field sports, athletics   

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Your Performing Edge
Your Performing Edge is quite simply the best book i have ever read on the subject of improving mental performance. I am a keen amateur golfer with a 4 handicap and a great natural athelete. Like everyone, i was searching for that "miracle" to help me break through the next barrier - my mind. I have read and studied a number of other books and programs about improving mental performance. While many gave you the answers to "what" you need to do, none gave you the answers to "how" to improve. Dr. JoAnn Dalkoetters insights, lessons and tips are the most valuable resource ever produced on the subject. Combine this book with her Personal Coaching Program and you have, what i consider to be, the most powerful program available. I am now playing the golf i have always dreamed of. Your Performing Edge is a must read for anyone seriously considering improving their mental approach to atheletics, life, business or otherwise.

Practice What You're Learning in "Your Performing Edge" Book
This Audio CD is a Companion to the the "YOUR PERFORMING EDGE book. It contains four guided visualization exercises that helped me to practice what I was learning in the book. Your Performing Edge
As a competitive distance runner for the last 25 years, I've focused mainly on the physical aspects of training. Then I came across Dr. Dahlkoetter's book on the mental aspects of training and living. After reading it, I have nothing but praise for this book. It provided a whole new stimulus for my training and life. Helpful mental training exercises are provided along with straight forward information and interviews with champion athletes. I highly recommend this book for everyone, athlete or not. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Exercise/Health    2. Running & Jogging    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Sports Psychology    6. Training    7. Unabridged Audio - Misc.Nonfiction