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Learn how to run your best marathon and get the most out of your training. There''s no shortage of advice out there on how to run a marathon and yet it can be hard to know what exactly will work best for you. When you should taper? Are carbs bad for you? How far is too far to run in training? Run Your Best Marathon is here to change all that with the expertise of Sam Murphy, a life-long runner and marathoner, who has been coaching runners of all different levels for over 15 years. Whether you''re looking to step up to the marathon for the first time, or aiming to better previous performances over distance, Sam has been there and knows exactly how to tailor a training programme that works just for you.Allow this practical guide to transport you away from confusing advice and get back to basics with clarity on how to train, race and recover. Topics covered include:- how to set a realistic goal, rather than plucking a time out of the air- how to tweak your diet to maximise energy and nutrition for both training and recovery- how (and if, and when) to fuel yourself on the run- mental tricks to call upon when the going gets tough- practical tips to run better, and even more importantly, to race better. Run Your Best Marathon is primed with three training programmes all based on running volume - how much you are able, or willing to - allowing you to fit marathon training into your life, rather than the other way around.>
