Bill Rodgers's Marathon Guide

No one knows marathoning better than "Boston Bill" Rodgers, four-time winner of the Boston Marathon and four-time winner of the New York City Marathon. And in this authoritative guide, he brings you a lifetime of his marathon wisdom. Bill Rodgers's Marathon Guide includes 11 information-packed chapters, Training. Nutrition. Injury prevention. Motivation. Shoes. Taper. Race-day morning. Start. Mid marathon. End of race. Recovery. Each chapter includes 5 to 15 top tips on the most important details of marathon training and racing. Rodgers's tips are easy to comprehend and follow. After reading this Guide, you'll feel ready to handle all the challenges you'll face in your own marathon adventure--whether you're simply aiming to finish your first marathon, qualify for Boston, or run a new personal best. Cheaper than one issue of a running magazine, and filled with practical, useful information, Bill Rodgers's Marathon Guide is certain to make you a smarter, better-prepared, stronger and faster marathon runner.