{"product_id":"9781937716400","title":"Smart Marathon Training: Run Your Best Without Running Yourself Ragged","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld-school marathon training plans ask runners to crank out 70 to 100 miles a week. It's no wonder those who make it to the start line are running ragged. Smart Marathon Training maps out a healthier, more economical approach to training that emphasizes quality over quantity. This innovative program eliminates junk miles, paring down training to three essential runs per week and adding a dynamic strength and cross-training program to build overall fitness. Runners will train for their best performance in less time and avoid the injuries, overtraining, and burnout that come from running too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmart Marathon Training builds up a runner's body to resist injury. Runners gain the strength they need to run long using functional exercises that target the hips, glutes, and quads. Running is a full-body sport, so this training program also builds a strong core and upper body to avoid injuries that begin above the waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo one fakes a marathon or half-marathon--everyone has to do the work. But Smart Marathon Training replaces long, grinding miles with low-impact cross-training. Horowitz outlines a cycling plan to complement run workouts, boosting base fitness while saving runners' bodies for their best runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith more than 75 detailed exercises plus six easy-to-follow training plans for half- and full marathons, Smart Marathon Training will get you to the start line feeling refreshed and ready to run your best race yet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VeloPress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47137400914160,"sku":"9781937716400","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781937716400_p0.jpg?v=1769896808","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781937716400","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}