A one-stop guide for any aspiring runner including everything you need to know, whether you're doing your first run or your first marathon. The Complete Running and Marathon Book covers all the essential topics around running, and much more, from choosing the right footwear to eating right and warming up. Are you aiming to run a race, such as a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon? Train efficiently with one of the specific programmes for your distance. Invaluable tips can help you to gain a vital competitive edge - whether you're competing against other runners or your own personal best - from goal-setting and motivation to running psychology and race tactics. Assess and develop your technique under clear no-nonsense guidance with detailed visuals to help you understand what your body is going through. Key pre- and post-run step-by-step stretches help you to protect yourself from injury and core and resistance-training exercises can help you to run faster and further. The Complete Running and Marathon Book is perfect for any new or aspiring runner looking to go the distance.