Harmony Marathon

Now fully updated and revised, this new edition of the long-standing marathon training guide has helped more than half a million people achieve their goals. "Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide" is one of the best-selling running books of all time for many reasons, but primarily for one: it works. Marathon running has changed in the seven years since the fourth edition; there are more runners than ever before, the popularity of half marathons has grown enormously, and guidelines for optimal recovery and nutrition practices have evolved. This revised fifth edition includes a new chapter on ultramarathons, as well as material on recovery techniques, several new training programs, and advice on how to qualify for the Boston Marathon and improve personal bests. At its core, Hal Higdon's clear and essential information on injury prevention, training, and nutrition remains. "Marathon" demystifies the marathon experience and enables every runner to achieve peak performance without fear or pain by eliminating the guesswork in marathon training, whether it's their first or fiftieth. With Higdon's comprehensive approach and proven methods, every runner will learn how to optimize their training and reach their marathon goals.