Marathoning for Mortals: A Regular Person's Guide to the Joy of Running or Walking a Half-Marathon or Marathon (edit title)

Shelfari edited the description of Marathoning for Mortals: A Regular Person's Guide to the Joy of Running or Walking a Half-Marathon or Marathon Saturday, August 1 2009.

• John 'the Penguin' Bingham is one of the slowest men in sneakers. But the beloved Runner's World columnist has a message for those who think long distances are for the super-fit alone: You can do it, too! Along with his coach Jenny Hadfield, Bingham has written the ultimate everyman's guide to taking on the 13- or 26-miler, delivered with the confidence of one for whom slow and steady is a way of life. -Includes specialized programs for walking -Offers a unique half-marathon training program -Gives tips on how to gauge your level of readiness -Helps runners design new training programs as they get stronger and faster -Pays special attention to injury prevention Along the way, Bingham cautions his students to love the journey, not just the finish line. Let the other guy worry about trophies-Bingham and his students have a race to run.

Shelfari edited the contributors of Marathoning for Mortals: A Regular Person's Guide to the Joy of Running or Walking a Half-Marathon or Marathon Monday, July 27 2009.

• Added a contributor: John Bingham: (Primary Author)
• Added a contributor: Jenny Hadfield: (Primary None)

Shelfari edited the first sentence of Marathoning for Mortals: A Regular Person's Guide to the Joy of Running or Walking a Half-Marathon or Marathon Friday, July 17 2009.

• Entering my first race as a 43-year-old male created a turning point in my new life as an adult-onset athlete.