Do you consider yourself too old or out of shape to run a marathon? Do you fear that you lack the conditioning, motivation, or emotional strength to finish? If so, Grete Waitz, nine-time winner of the New York City Marathon, has a program for you that has proven to help would-be racers do what they thought was impossible: complete their first marathon.

In this updated and revised third edition of Run Your First Marathon, Waitz offers:

A sixteen-week training program that has been proven successful time and time again

Methods for physically and mentally preparing to start and finish a marathon

Helpful tips regarding equipment, nutrition, and hydration

Guidance to help overcome motivational and physical roadblocks

And much more!