Advanced Marathoning
by Pete Pfitzinger and Scott Douglas
The serious marathoner's manual: physiology, nutrition, tapering and the famous plans from 55 to over 85 miles per week. Demanding and respected.
Read it if…
you want to race a marathon, not just finish.
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Skip it if…
you are a beginner; see Hansons or Higdon.
Try instead: Hansons Marathon Method →
Three things you will actually use
- Long runs with pace work.
- Lactate threshold is the key.
- Taper properly.
Do this first
Pick the plan matching your current mileage, not your ambition.
Our verdict
Racing the marathon.
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