The Everywoman's Guide to Marathoning: Inspiration And Training for Beginning to Advanced Runners

by Robbins, Wendy

• ISBN13: 9781932965056
• ISBN10: 193296505X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-07-30
• Publisher: Palandech Pubn Group Inc

Summary

Written for first-timers to experienced women marathoners, The EveryWomans Guide to Marathoning combines an effective training schedule with inspirational stories of everyday women and how they got from sofa to sidewalk to marathon finish line. With chapters covering equipment basics to raceday timing, The EveryWomans Guide will make you laugh and lift your spirits every step of the way.

Table of Contents

introduction	xi
indecent proposal
what's in this for me? making a plan	13	(18)
misery loves company: training with a team	31	(15)
thelma without louise? training without a partner	46	(13)
get into the groove: components of training	59	(25)
footnote for the experienced: taking it to the next level	84	(16)
what not to wear
nike doesn't come in fuchsia? training gear	100	(26)
body by design
no need for pedicures: injury prevention	126	(24)
sole food: nutrition	150	(26)
it's a girl thing
attitude is everything: facing your fears & overcoming obstacles	176	(21)
left, right or scatterbrained? mental tricks	197	(17)
girlfriends in their glory
decompression: the importance of tapering	214	(16)
it's my party: race day & afterwards	230	(23)
training calendar	253	(6)
resource guide	259	(8)
acknowledgments	267	(4)
Index	271