Mastering the Marathon: Time-Efficient Training Secrets For The 40-Plus Athlete

by Don Fink

Overview

The ideal resource for athletes age forty and older who seek faster times and fewer injuries

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781599219455
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2010
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Don Fink is an internationally known triathlon and running coach/trainer and the author of the popular triathlon training book, Be IronFit: Time-Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness (Lyons Press). He trains endurance athletes on five continents through his business: IronFit (IronFit.com). Don is also an elite athlete; his time of 9:08 at the 2004 Ironman Florida is one of the fastest times ever recorded by an athlete in the 45-49 age group. 

Table of Contents

Introduction vi

Chapter 1 Three Magic Bullets 1

Chapter 2 The Recovery Trick 19

Chapter 3 Free Running Miles 31

Chapter 4 Highly Effective Training Races 51

Chapter 5 Your Perfect Marathon Training Plan 64

Chapter 6 Fuel and Hydrate Like You Mean It 98

Chapter 7 Core and Functional Strength Training 115

Chapter 8 Leaner Is Faster 134

Chapter 9 Secrets to Staying Injury-Free 153

Chapter 10 Racing Strategies and Mental Approaches 178

Chapter 11 Avoiding Common Training and Racing Mistakes 194

Chapter 12 Summary and Conclusion 211

Appendix A Suggested Reading 215

Appendix B Suggested Web Links 217

Appendix C Glossary 218

Acknowledgments 222

Index 223

About the Author 230

Editorial Reviews

Praise for author's previous book, Be IronFit:

"Most how-to books are too technical or too shallow.  Don Fink manages to pen a unique combination of information, anecdotes, and readability.  I enjoyed the read and learned a few valuable tidbits in the process.  Well done!"  —Scott Tinley, two-time Ironman World Champion

"Don's book certainly made me think.  A truly complete book for all abilities in the sport of triathlon that leaves no subject untouched."  —Spencer Smith, three-time Triathlon World Champion   

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