The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer

By: David Whitsett, Forrest Dolgener, Tanjala Kole

Narrated by: Benjamin Lange

Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Athlete. Runner. Marathoner. Are these words you wouldn't exactly use to describe yourself? Do you consider yourself too old or too out of shape to run a marathon? But somewhere deep inside have you always admired the people who could reach down and come up with the mental and physical strength to complete such a daunting and rewarding accomplishment? It doesn't have to be somebody else crossing the finish line. You can be a marathoner.

The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer is based on the highly successful marathon class offered by the University of Northern Iowa, which was featured in a Runner's World article titled "Marathoning 101". The class has been offered five times over 10 years, and all but one student finished the marathon. That is approximately 200 students - all first time marathoners and many with absolutely no running background. This book follows the same 16-week, four-day-a-week workout plan. What makes the success rate of this program so much higher than any other? The special emphasis on the psychological aspects of endurance activities. You don't have to love to run - you don't even have to like it - but you have to realize that you are capable of more than you have ever thought possible.

One participant in the program explained it like this: "I'm doing this for me - not for others or the time clock. I just feel better when I run, plus it helps me to cope with things in general. The skills we've learned in this class don't apply just to marathoning - they apply to life! Just like you never know what the next step in a marathon will bring, so, too, you never know what will happen next in life. But if you don't keep going, you're never going to find out. By staying relaxed, centered, and positive you handle just about anything that comes your way." This is marathon running for real people, people with jobs and families and obligations outside of running. The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer has proven successful for men and women of all ages. Now let it work for you.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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©1998 David A. Whitsett, Forrest A. Dolgener, Tanjala Mabon Kole (P)2021 Upfront Books

Great motivation and information for runners

I loved this and used it in conjunction with the provided training program! I loved it.

Best book on Marathons for your first marathon

A must listen if you are running your first marathon. Very informative and motivating. 5 stars!

Help me successfully complete 2022

Book successfully helped me start and finish my first marathon at age 57. The self talk to help me get up all the hills, getting me out on rainy days, cold days “”it doesn’t matter chpt 2””,” getting rid of my goal of time and just re-insert the goal of finishing was the best. It was perfect. I’ve now moved on to other plans to help with my training and I’m working on marathon number two but it is still helping me.

“Page not found” current site for the training pdf not available

Please provide a up to date link for the running guide. I typed the site as mentioned in the opening chapter but I got an error message. I would love to start this program. I would greatly appreciate a current link. Thank you.