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Training & Nutrition Resources?

thepetiterunner
thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
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So it's become clear to me (or more abundantly clear, I should say) that I don't really have a whole lot of knowledge when it comes to marathon training and nutrition. I was wondering if you guys had any good recommendations on books or websites that I can read through. I'm interested in improving my performance and how to better eat and train for better endurance.

Thanks in advance! :)

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  • pobalita
    pobalita Posts: 741 Member
    "The New Rules of Marathon and Half-Marathon Nutrition" by Matt Fitzgerald has everything you are asking for. I can't say enough good things about it.

    edited to add - his book "Racing Weight" is good for helping with nutrition, too.
  • ATT949
    ATT949 Posts: 1,245 Member
    "The New Rules of Marathon and Half-Marathon Nutrition" by Matt Fitzgerald has everything you are asking for. I can't say enough good things about it.

    edited to add - his book "Racing Weight" is good for helping with nutrition, too.

    A second vote for Fitz's book.

    In contrast, there is, unfortunately, a high % of hokum on Runner's World. Some of their articles are good but there are enough "misses" that I'd recommend that people not take many of their articles to heart.
  • aldousmom
    aldousmom Posts: 382 Member
    In addition to that ^^^^

    Also, check out this http://fellrnr.com/wiki/Main_Page
    I love Jonathan Savage. I don't do EVERYTHING he recommends but he researches topics thoroughly (charts!!!) and makes it easy to make educated decisions about what's right for you. VERY very thoroughly..
  • sarahc001
    sarahc001 Posts: 477 Member
    In addition to that ^^^^

    Also, check out this http://fellrnr.com/wiki/Main_Page
    I love Jonathan Savage. I don't do EVERYTHING he recommends but he researches topics thoroughly (charts!!!) and makes it easy to make educated decisions about what's right for you. VERY very thoroughly..

    Thanks. That's a great site all around! Tons of great ideas & info!
  • tkillion810
    tkillion810 Posts: 591 Member
    I would do some research to see if there are any running groups in your area. I found that to be super helpful. Ours hold a clinic each year with speakers followed by group runs. You're likely to receive lots of advice. So with that I say - listen to everyone, follow no one. :)
  • saskie78
    saskie78 Posts: 237 Member
    I really like a website called Runners Connect.

    The blog: http://runnersconnect.net/blog/
    They also just put out a marathon training ebook (free, scroll down just a little): http://runnersconnect.net/

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