Reviews the history of marathon racing, looks at Olympic and city marathons, explains how marathon runners prepare for the long races, and discusses injuries and recovery, pacing and race strategy, and what it takes to be a champion marathon runner.
Content Note
The ultimate challenge -- How marathons began -- The Olympic marathon -- City marathons -- Preparing to run a marathon -- Training goals and patterns -- Fueling the body -- Building strength and endurance -- The long run -- Fluid replacement tactics -- Measuring performance -- Injury and recovery -- Knowing the course -- The final countdown -- Pre-race rituals -- The problem of pace -- Race strategy -- Making a break -- After the race -- Being a champion marathon runner -- Marathon records and landmarks.