Running Your First Marathon: The Complete 20-Week Marathon Training Plan

As a marathon training coach for world-class runners and Olympic medalists, Andrew Kastor knows what it takes to get to the finish line. Whether you are planning to run a full or half marathon, Coach Kastor's marathon training program conditions you to set achievable goals, get in shape, and stay motivated. With an easy-to-follow 20-week marathon training schedule for building strength and endurance, plus expert advice from record-holding runners on what to expect, Running Your First Marathon is the only coaching you'll need to go the distance.

Running Your First Marathon lays out a goal-oriented marathon training program with:

• A 20-Week Marathon Training Program—detailed day-by-day marathon training schedules and space to track your progress
• Marathon Training 101—advice and tips from world-class marathoners on marathon training, fueling your body, avoiding injury, and race-day preparation
• Motivational Marathon Training Boosts—from Coach Kastor and other famous runners to help you stay on track during marathon training