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Marathon Running: From Beginner to Elite by Richard Nerurkar

Written by Britain's most successful marathon runner of the 1990s, this guide should help you get the most from your distance training. From the complete beginner enchanted by the challenge of the London Marathon, to the experienced runner wishing to improve on racing strategy, its authoritative pages reveal a wealth ... Continue reading

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runnerman

This book is not like other training books. A mixture of advice, tips and Richard`s experience when he was a top runner. You will learn from this book and is pretty useful. The schedules are clear and easy to f Continue reading...

goldbeetle

Worth looking on ebay or Amazon marketplace for a bargain
To be honest better books are available Pfitzinger,Lydiard and Glover are better bets Continue reading...

Phil.

a good runners guide. (a Holy Bible for all runners)
a Janet & John book to "keep up with the Jones's"
I swear by it. (BUT not litrally) Continue reading...

phillywal

Really enjoyable read that not only tells you how to run a succesful marathon, whether its your first or tenth, but uses good personal experiences. Continue reading...

dogfish dave

A really enjoyable book, giving a fascinating insight into life at the elite end of the marathon spectrum, but plenty for everyone to enjoy and learn from. Richard has a very easy, readable style and comes acr Continue reading...

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Pammie*

I've been told they are using Gatorade as the offical drink at the Dublin Marathon.
Obviously i'd like to try it before race day. Anyone know where i can buy it.

I did a search for it on this site but the threads seemed to be from a few years ago so anyone with more up to date knowledge

Thanks in advance.

Posted: 01/07/2006 at 20:18

Eternal Plodder (aka IBM)

I have bought it from Sainsburys in the past Pammie but not really sure if they still do it.

Posted: 01/07/2006 at 20:33

Pammie*

EP

Thank you

Won't get a chance to visit Sainsbury's till Tuesday but will take a look then.
<<<<fingers crossed>>>>

Posted: 02/07/2006 at 10:43

Scoff The Sloth

Try the supermarket online shopping - it would give you an idea of whether they stock it or not.

Dave

Posted: 03/07/2006 at 17:12

NorthMonkeyBoy

I used to work for Britvic who have got the UK distribution for Gatorade. I know at first they were putting it in all their vending machines before retail outlets so it may be worth trying your local leisure centre etc to see if they have it. Its not ideal as will probably work out a tad expensive to buy it this way but if all else fails it an option.

Posted: 03/07/2006 at 18:02

Pammie*

Thanks guys

Did try sainsbury's online said they didn't stock it but some things you can't buy at Tesco's online you can in store. Crazy but true.

Will try tomorrow and will see.

Posted: 03/07/2006 at 19:07

R C

i bought 2 tins last year to train for the New York Marathon from Bourne Sports.

Posted: 05/07/2006 at 13:28

Pammie*

Thanks RC

Have emailed Gatorade direct yesterday no response yet.

Will try BS

Posted: 05/07/2006 at 19:46

Welsh Poppy

Pammie

Bourne sports sell it

Posted: 06/07/2006 at 20:45

Pammie*

Poppy thanks.

did get reply. they say they are changing distribution and it is in short supply will try BS and Tri uk which apparently do it.

Cheers

Posted: 07/07/2006 at 22:40

Tiggers Bouncing

Pammie,
You can buy it on ebay.
I bought some in Florida last year, its really great, have been looking for it ever since!
We rang Tri UK a couple of weeks ago and they seemed to know nothing about being distributors!

Posted: 08/07/2006 at 20:28

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