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. Run Your Best Marathon is here to change all that with the expertise of Sam Murphy, a lifelong runner and running coach. 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 can show you how to create or tailor a training programme that works just for you. Allow this practical guide to take you through the science and offer clarity on how to train, race, eat 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 – the science behind easy running, making long runs count and the thorny issue of mileage – how to stay healthy during training, optimise recovery and respond to injuries – 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

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