In short:The author, a four-time triathlon champion, discusses training routines, motivation, nutrition, race strategy, and proper swimming, cycling, and running form. Full Review: The author, a four-time triathlon champion, discusses training

of running; goal-setting for competitive runners; developing a plan for total body fitness; strategies for successful racing from the 800-metre through the marathon; integrating psychological and physiological aspects of athlete development; and stress

wishing to improve on racing strategy, its authoritative pages reveal a wealth of information on: structuring an effective build-up and taper; training harder without doing too much; improving your endurance and pace judgement; and producing your best

, and motivation strategies. Full Review: Marathon running is a sport that many consider too daunting, better in the viewing than the doing. Olympian Jeff Galloway dispels such notions in a book that takes the mystery - and misery - out of distance running

on training. I found chapter 8,9,10 regarding long runs,speedwork and strategies quite useful. The book goes into technical detail which you won't find in other books and might surprise you. The training schedules at the end of the book covers 18 weeks between

% there is nothing more effective. 70 - 100 grammes 2 hours before you race will complete your carboloading strategy and will aid hydration. Don't mess with the carbo/protien mix products pre race as you get minimal benefit from protien. Save that for post race

. Especially in summer. Weaknesses: Dissolves quickly, easy to measure, relatively cheap and very easy on the stomach.I found it worth the effort for runs over 12 mile. Especially in summer. Overall: Great as a base for your hydration and nutrition strategy