Advanced Marathoning by Pete Pfitzinger and Scott Douglas

A guide to competitive marathoning. It includes day-to-day training schedules and explains the scientific principles behind the training. Topics such as nutrition, hydration, recovery and fitting training around a full-time workload are also covered.

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Dundee.Runner

I knocked 20 minutes off my marathon time after following one of their schedules, but even the shortest schedule requires a serious mileage Continue reading...

Purdey

Beats the competition into a cocked hat. Continue reading...

26.2, I love it

Excellent book for serious marathoners. It helps you understand thoroughly the "whys" of every work-out. Continue reading...

Lieutenant Lucerne

I bought this book to help me prepare for my second marathon. It was easy to read and I followed the training plan with the lower mileage, very closely. On a hillier course than the first, I improved my time by Continue reading...