{"product_id":"9781626545007","title":"The Complete Guide to Marathon Walking","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever considered participating in a marathon but worried that you weren't quite up to the task, it's time to put your fears to rest. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith endurance expert Dave McGovern's supportive and insightful coaching you'll be on your way to completing a marathon in no time! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDave has been a racewalking guru for the better part of 35 years. With over 14 US championships under his belt and years of experience as a \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eprivate coach to several Olympic athletes, he has the know-how and expertise to help you achieve your fitness goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is focused on the training and conditioning required to walk a marathon. Studded with colorful anecdotes and witty insights, it \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecovers everything from training regimens to stretching, nutrition, hydration, gear selection, and proper walking form. Coach McGovern's program \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eis highly adaptable and is well suited for people across a wide spectrum of physical fitness-from couch-potato to daily jogger. Whether you're an \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eexperienced runner recovering from an injury or a weekend warrior trying to improve your fitness, walking a marathon is a satisfying and healthy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eway to exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDave McGovern\u003c\/b\u003e is the most experienced and productive racewalking coach and clinician in the US and perhaps the world. A 30-year veteran \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof the US National Racewalk Team with a master's degree in sport science, Dave has conducted some 20 clinics and camps per year throughout North \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerica, Europe, and Africa since 1991. In addition to coaching racewalking, Dave has been a writer for \u003ci\u003eWalking Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWalk! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMagazine, and is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Guide to Racewalking and Training\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePrecision Walking\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Point Books \u0026 Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47062943006960,"sku":"9781626545007","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781626545007_p0.jpg?v=1763870040","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781626545007","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}