Review: Half Marathon Training for Serious Competitors or Weight Loss
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 8, 2014
Having been a runner many years ago and having just started again I found this book very interesting. It gives detailed plans on how to not only train for a half marathon but also on how to train to win. Though reasonably short it covers everything from training mistakes to getting the basics right, through nutrition, strength training and of course the program to get you to your first or 100th half marathon in the best physical condition possible.I thought the plan, which incorporates only three days of running a week is a lot more realistic for anyone to fit into their regime and for those of us like me who are a little older it allows the body plenty of time to rest and improve.The diet advice is amazing and so simple, I can imagine anyone following that alone would lose weight effortlessly and improve their health. As a follower of the paleo diet it was music to my ears that I can run and still enjoy a diet with plenty of natural and delicious food.This is a great book that I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to take up running or improve their times in half marathon, marathon or shorter races.