Half-marathon : you can do it /

Half-marathon : you can do it /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Galloway, Jeff, 1945-
Edition:	4th ed.
Imprint:	Maidenhead : Meyer & Meyer Sport, 2011.
Description:	1 online resource (216 pages) : color illustrations
Language:	English
Subject:	Running -- Training. Marathon running -- Training. Marathon running -- Training Running -- Training
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/14249745

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ISBN:	9781841267241 1841267244 9781841267449 1841267449 9781841263335 1841263338
Notes:	Print version record.
Summary:	Jeff Galloway offers a state-of-the-art book on the highly popular half-marathon distance. He shows you how to select a realistic goal, and which workouts are needed to prepare for various performances. The book is loaded with tips on how to stay motivated, eliminate aches, pains and injuries with the minimum training needed to enjoy other spects of life. Biographische Informationen Jeff Galloway, Olympian and success author, is the designer of the walk-run, low mileage marathon training program (Galloway RUN-WALK method) with an over 98 % success rate.
Other form:	Print version: Galloway, Jeff, 1945- Half-marathon. 4th ed. Maidenhead : Meyer & Meyer Sport, 2011 9781841263335

Table of Contents:

Why has the half-marathon become so popular?
Setting goals and priorities
Important health information
Practical information: shoes, equipment, etc.
The Galloway run-walk-run method
Choosing the right goal and pace
Primary training components
Body, mind & spirit respond to positively to training
Half-marathon training programs
The drills to make running faster and easier
Hill training builds strength
and more
Speed training prepares you for top performance
How speed training works
Race day timetable
Your journal will inspire you
Running form
Lowering body fat can help you run faster
Fat burning: the income side of the equation
Good blood sugar = motivation
An exerciser's diet
Staying motivated
Cross training: exercise for the non-running days
Dealing with the weather
Destroying excuses
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting aches and pains
Running after 40, 50, 50, 60,70.