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Good training book for middle/back of pack runner

  • 24-03-2014 08:14PM
    #1
    Slow_Runner
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    Just getting over the disappointment of Barcelona marathon (damn you Spanish sunshine and heat!!), dusting myself off and planning the next challenge - ultimately DCM14 - and was thinking of doing it properly this time and not picking bits of training plans that suited my time/mileage constraints. What do people here think is a good book for a middle/back of pack runner (4:10 marathon; 1:45 HM) to read and training plan to follow. I was looking at Daniel's Running Formula or Advanced Marathoning - are these too advanced for the likes of me or are their better alternatives.

    Thanks for your help


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  • #2
    menoscemo
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    Slow_Runner wrote: »
    Just getting over the disappointment of Barcelona marathon (damn you Spanish sunshine and heat!!), dusting myself off and planning the next challenge - ultimately DCM14 - and was thinking of doing it properly this time and not picking bits of training plans that suited my time/mileage constraints. What do people here think is a good book for a middle/back of pack runner (4:10 marathon; 1:45 HM) to read and training plan to follow. I was looking at Daniel's Running Formula or Advanced Marathoning - are these too advanced for the likes of me or are their better alternatives.

    Thanks for your help

    Advanced Marathoning is not too advanced for you. I bought that book when my Half PB was 1:48 and Full was 4:15. Followed the 35-55 mpw programme and ran a 3:32 marathon. Following that plan will definitely up your endurance and improve your marathon time.


  • #3
    Micilin Muc
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    They're both very appropriate books for you. Can't recommend Advanced Marathoning highly enough. It brought me from 4.45 to 3.56 to 3.20 within a year.


  • #4
    Slow_Runner
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    Thaks for the feedback, had a look at the 35-55mpw plan on Advanced Marathoning and, while looking daunting, is doable if I get a good base biult up from now. Gonna get that book today.


  • #5
    adrian522
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    Currently reading the Daniels book. Very good, a lot of technical detail but he has plans for all levels really.


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