Marathoner

Whether running your first or fiftieth marathon, Marathoner is everything you need to know about running a marathon. This is your go-to, illustrated reference that breaks down the race from start to finish line and beyond. Marathoner is a celebration of running 26. 2 miles and all the crazy, painful, shocking, and exhilarating moments that come along the way. Each of the 26. 2 chapters (OK, 29, but that's not as fun) offers mile-by-mile insights and information helpful to all runners-from first-timer to veteran marathoner-including how to choose the right race with a guide to marathons around the world; prerace advice on how to train and prepare leading up to the race; how to approach the starting area; mile-by-mile advice on taking in fluids and sustenance; staying calm and loose during the long journey; tips for marathon bathroom emergencies; ways to handle "the wall" racers hit around Mile 20; and a postrace recovery food bucket list. Just like a starting line wouldn't be complete without standing-room-only runners, Marathoner is also jam-packed with myriad practical and entertaining factoids, making it indispensable as a gift for any runner. An analysis of starting-line traditions. Running playlists. The history and evolution of running shoes. Find your answers here.