Scott Douglas

Pete Pfitzinger

This comprehensive book on competitive marathoning offers extensive day-to-day training schedules, and explains the scientific principles behind the training. Topics like nutrition, hydration, recovery, and fitting training around a full-time work load are covered. 40 photos.

Advanced Marathoning

Melody Izard

For the elite, but I can pretend.

Read this in preparation for running The Outer Banks Marathon (Nov. 8, 2015). My first marathon in a while (last one was in 2008). I used some of the advice in this book, but like I started with, it was mostly advice for much faster runners than me. But it got me pumped!

(PS the Outer Banks Marathon is an incredibly well-managed race and I highly recommend it. Beautiful place and really nice people.

Jeni Enjaian

This is an excellent book for marathoners interested in going beyond just finishing the race. It's a quick read but chock full of good training plans. I can't wait to use one of them for my next marathon.

Advanced Marathoning

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