. Strengths: The chapter that explains the rationale behind the different types of training run is unsurpassed anywhere. The schedules, though demanding in terms of time invested, are simple - lots of miles and a little marathon-specific speedwork. Weaknesses

story behind how Roger Banister broke the four minute mile. There are insights into his life before and after and the climax leads up to that special moment of history. The addition of his training schedule leading up to the record is a nice touch

your best on race day. dogfish dave: MIXTURE OF AUTOBIOGRAPHY, ANECDOTES, ADVICE AND SCHEDULES Strengths: Interesting read, with lots of useful advice for runners at all levels. Covers lots of ground (26.2 miles!)and intersperses the coaching

standards up to Advanced and beyond, With schedules from a Mile to Marathon and Beyond - Weaknesses: Very east to read, the schedules are perfect for all standards up to Advanced and beyond, With schedules from a Mile to Marathon and Beyond - Overall: Took

In short:Offers advice to all levels of runners on how to develop the skills to finish a 26.2-mile marathon Full Review: Offers advice to all levels of runners on how to develop the skills to finish a marathon. Mrs Overall: EXCELLENT FOR KEEN FIRST

preparation. I consulted other books but kept coming back to this one. Only quibble I have is that their maximum long run is only 18 miles. I wasn't confident about that so made my last three long runs 18, 20 and 22. That was my only departure from

suggested I wasn't pronating as much as previously - fit is snugger and shoe feels lighter, but support similar. I have wide feet so laregish toe-box is good. Have a heavy schedule coming up so will be able to test fully Richard Cox 3: A nice lightweight

Strengths: If you want to know what actually happens to your body when you train, you need to read this.Hugely detailed and persuasively argued.Challenges many of the basic beliefs/myths on which our training schedules are based.Also has a brilliant section

function; you can also download RW's marathon schedules here. Though the most bulky model on test (because it's a single-unit, wrist-top GPS), it was comfortable and had the advantage of a big, easily readable display. Like most GPS units, it struggled

through trees. Auto lap allows you to automatically start a new lap e.g. every mile allowing detailed analysis of mile split data (if you like that sort of thing!) Cheap(er) on amazon. Weaknesses: Quick to locate satellites and keeps hold of the signal