Train like a mother how to get across any finish line - and not lose your family, job, or sanity

At its core, Train Like a Mother will comprehensively cover how to train for a race, including training plans for four race distances (5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon) for both beginner and more experienced runners; the importance of recovery; pre- and post-race nutrition; strength training; in...

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Main Authors: McDowell, Dimity (Author), Shea, Sarah Bowen (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Kansas City, Mo. : Andrews McMeel Pub., c2012.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • 1. Racing for our lives
  • 2. Before you hop on the train
  • 3. The 5K: the first step(s)
  • 4. The 10K: the attainable challenge
  • 5. The half-marathon: the sweet spot
  • 6. The marathon: the motherload
  • 7. The top ten training-related questions
  • 8. Strength training: pumping yourself up
  • 9. Recovery: another mother runner spa
  • 10. Injuries: the five stages of grief
  • 11. Nutrition: eat well to run well
  • 12. Race goals: eyeing the right prize
  • 13. Race day: the final countdown
  • Running resources.