Marathoning for Mortals
John 'the Penguin' Bingham is one of the slowest men in sneakers. But the beloved Runner's World columnist has a message for those who think long distances are for the super-fit alone: You can do it, too!
Marathoning for Mortals is the ultimate everyman's guide to taking on the 13- or 26-miler, delivered with the confidence of one for whom slow and steady is a way of life.
- Includes specialized programs for walking
- Offers a unique half-marathon training program
- Gives tips on how to gauge your level of readiness
- Helps runners design new training programs as they get stronger and faster
- Pays special attention to injury prevention
Along the way, Bingham cautions his students to love the journey, not just the finish line. Let the other guy worry about trophies-Bingham and his students have a race to run.
