Pilates For Marathon

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Any insider will relish the running descriptions. Any outsider cannot help but be fascinated by the inner workings of a big city marathon. —-Kathrine Switzer, author, Marathon WomanHal Higdon already knew as much as anyone could know about the history and insider workings of marathoning. Why not write a novel about one big-city race? Why not follow a tried-and-true formula–the hour-by-hour countdown to a major event–that allowed for maximum intersection of people and e (more…)

New Balance unisex Marathon Trainer No Show with Left/Right foot engineering in toe box for anatomically correct fit. This sock is an ultra thin liner, minimal weight for maximum performance. It provides Friction-Free Profilen yarn in heel and toe to eliminate blisters and Tactel Nylon for added comfort through effective moisture management

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An unprecedented visual and literary tour of the marathon throughout historyThe marathon is the most popular independent athletic event in the world, with over a million people set to enter one this year and another 50 million cheering them on from the sidelines. This glorious volume is the first book to set the marathon on the large world stage and examine the historic and universal appeal of this ultimate individual challenge.Hundreds of powerful images by such renowned photog (more…)

Get Ready to Run! A complete guide to training for a half or full marathon in sixteen weeks, this book follows the format of Tom’s previous book The 12-Week Triathlete with simply the best advice on how to run your fastest race while staying injury-free. Whether you are a first-time marathoner, trying to set a new “PR” or looking to qualify for Boston, this book is for you. “TRAIN LESS AND RUN YOUR BEST” Some worry that running a marathon will involve hours upon hours of trainin (more…)

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Who better than Grete Waitz, nine-time winner of the New York City marathon, to take a runner through that first 26.2 mile race? Ms. Waitz’s conversational style makes this book less like a dry manual and more like having a friend tell you what to expect. — Dallas Morning News

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Who better than Grete Waitz, nine-time winner of the New York City marathon, to take a runner through that first 26.2 mile race? Ms. Waitz’s conversational style makes this (more…)

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This is an especially inspirational hour for those who would like to run a 26.2-mile race but fear it is beyond them. –Michael Storey, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Marathon ChallengeEvery year thousands of athletes from across the globe flock to Boston to run the city s marathon, known worldwide as the ultimate test of stamina and endurance. But how do you run 26 miles if you have trouble making it around the block? With good coaching, discipline, and lots (more…)

From the Manufacturer

Gold Toe Marathon athletic quarter sock is made of combed cotton and stretch nylon. Midweight, ankle length, cushioned foot. Reinforced heel and toe. USA/Imported.

MARATHON 3 PR”Marathon is the perfect all purpose quarter sock for tennis, running, and spectator sports. Combed cotton and a cushioned ring toe provide year round comfort.

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Dawn Dais hated running. And it didn’t like her much, either. Her fitness routine consisted of avoiding the stairs in her own house, because who really has the energy to climb stairs? It was with this exercise philosophy firmly in place that she set off to complete a marathon.The Nonrunner’s Marathon Guide for Women is a fun training manual for women who don’t believe that running is their biological destiny but who dream of crossing the finish line nonetheless. It opens with (more…)

Spirit of the Marathon is the first film to capture the passion, drama and essence of the famed 26.2-mile Chicago Marathon. Intimate, fascinating portraits of six runners from all walks of life unfold as the film follows seasoned athletes and amateurs alike in their preparation for the big race. See why the Los Angeles Times said “Even if you’ve never run for anything but a bus, you’ll… get swept up in this movie’s inspiring journey”!

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“. . . sane and wise guidance . . . lots of expert encouragement, backed by Galloway’s experience in helping hundreds of marathoners . . .” — Whole Earth, Winter 2002

Marathon running is a sport that many consider too daunting, better in the viewing than the doing. Olympian Jeff Galloway dispels such notions in a book that takes the mystery — and misery — out of distance running. Marathon! shows how just about anyone can run a marathon and, given th (more…)