IMPROVE YOUR MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON RUNNING is an accessible, jargon-free guide for athletes committing to improving their running at either distance. It provides valuable advice in increasing competition experience and structuring more advanced training programmes. The book covers: AUTHOR: David Chalfen has been coaching endurance running for over a decade and has been running for over thirty years. He is a Level 4 Performance UKA Coach and is an Area Endurance Coach Mentor for England Athletics. SELLING POINTS: Training plans and principles Evolving training programmes as a runner's experience increases Methods for cross-training in other disciplines Principles for athletes to examine the biomechanics of their running to improve performance Benefits of coaching Training case histories of successful athletes Practical nutritional advice to manage the distance ILLUSTRATIONS: 100 colour photographs

Author Biography

David Chalfen has been coaching endurance running for over a decade and has been running for over thirty years. He is a Level 4 Performance UKA Coach and is an Area Endurance Coach Mentor for England Athletics.