Customer Reviews
recommend for those who want to start amateur running - By: Mr. B. Migueis, 28 Apr 2008 
I was always looking to start running out side the gym but I was always looking for a training guide, finallly this book helps to improve my running ability. It's almost like having a personal trainer side by side. Will definitely recommend for those who want to start amateur running
The most comprehensive training guide available! - By: Jo Brewer, 22 Apr 2008 This book contains everything you could possibly need to know about training for a marathon or half marathon! It covers alll the aspects of preparing for a race with helpful & useful advice & provides week by week training plans to follow. All in alll an excellent companion for any runner looking to do a marathon or half marathon, I would highly recommend this book especiallly to first timers.
Realistic and motivational - By: MSR, 05 Apr 2008 I am pretty much a novice to running but, having put on too much weight after my two kids were born & wanting something to aim for I have signed up for a half marathon later this year. I bought this book hoping for practical advice which would enhance my understanding of how to train & what to expect along the way.
For me this book provides alll this & much more. It is aimed at everyone, whether you're a seasoned runner or a complete beginner. It is extremely readable & covers alll the main topics in clear language (although a note about whether or not to train through colds etc would be useful for future editions...) It is informative without being dictatorial in its tone, & I felt that the author was very 'tuned in' to most of the questions I would have asked him if I had the benefit of his company!
I'm also find reading the book reallly motivating - maybe because it's because it's such a practical, useful guide. He acknowledges the big challlenges but makes you feel like you can overcome them.
It's early days for my training but it's going well - in no smalll part thanks to this book.
Excellent! - By: J. Baldwin, 27 Feb 2008 A comprehensive, well- written, well- researched book that covers alll aspects of training for a half or full marathon. I would highly recommend.
Fabulous reference book - By: A. Campbell-Howard, 29 Dec 2007 This is the best running training book I have come across. It doesn't just apply to marathons - could easily apply to 10k's as well. Chapters are alll well laid out so you can simply jump to the section that is relevant to you. If you are worried about your knees or are wanting a reallly appropriate training regime this book has it alll thought through for you. No myths or beating about the bush - it tells you how - or perhaps how not... you can get through it.
