Needed: Book recommendation for first time marathoner

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I am looking for a book with tips for training, nutrition,
how to avoid injuries, etc.

First marathon, but beyond that what's your running - and reading -
background? There are a handful of books which target different
audiences.

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I am looking for a book with tips for training, nutrition, how to avoid
injuries, etc.

i know this might seem like not an obvious choice but i loved Advanced
Marathoning and i wish i had bought it earlier. i might not have been ready
for the schedules at that point but the informaiton in there is really good
and very practical.

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I don't run much but am in decent shape because of other aerobic
exercises (biking & spinning mostly). Haven't really read anything on
this subject yet.

Thanks Charlie!

"The Care And Feeding Of Pansies"?

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I don't run much but am in decent shape because of other aerobic
exercises (biking & spinning mostly). Haven't really read anything on
this subject yet.

While I'm aware of a range of marathon training books - hence my first
post - I haven't exactly surveyed the field. Was hoping someone with
more experience and reading would respond. OK, so maybe the little I
can pass along will stimulate corrections and additions.

_Advanced Marathoning_ mentioned by MC is well-regarded by several
here; surely someone can elaborate on whether it covers the basics you
seek or assumes a few years' experience.

Bob Glover's _Runner's Handbook_ or _Competitive Runner's Handbook_ is
likely just what you seek in that they take a soup-to-nuts approach,
touching on just about every damn thing you can imagine. And I guess
Glover's is the official training program for the NYC marathon, and he
has coached here forever, so he can claim to have gotten thousands to
the starting and finishing lines.

I gotta get this off my chest though: I'm not a fan whatsoever of Bob
Glover (though Danny's OK in my book). I was irritated by the writing
style in his books, I disagree with some of his advice/approach, I was
very underwhelmed with his leadership of a NYRRC running class. Of
course my experience and knowledge are as nothing compared to his; and
Donovan, a runner on this group with twice my experience and running
talent, seems to like him just fine as a coach. I'm just saying.

Starting up a few yrs back I enjoyed, and am tempted to recommend, Jim
Fixx' _The Complete Book of Running_. Yeah that one, the 1977 classic,
with the legs, red shorts, red Tigers/Asics, red cover. Fixx was a
legit writer and IMO a lot more likeable, and if you're looking for
more of welcome wagon and sincere encouragement in your new
undertaking, he might be your man (then again I was 10 when the book
came out; someone not yet embryonic at that time might find it all too
antiquated to relate). Surely his specifics on clothes and shoes and
some physiology etc. are decades past the expiration date, and
generally Fixx' approach was less about detailed laundry lists and pace
tables and more about human aspects of running.

Those constitute all the books I've read which may be applicable. As a
beginner you certainly don't want Noakes' _Lore of Running_ for a
marathon program and tips on socks.

Just be aware, if you're writing from the southern hemisphere, they run
around tracks clockwise there in direct opposition to what you'll read
in these North American books. All else should apply
straightforwardly, either side of the equator.

CP, who should be running yet again or at the Bronx Zoo but is stricken
with tummy pain after last night's bad fish taco. Is this why Lance
fears food?