Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Makes running a marathon sound like a wonderful idea."


New York Newsday
New York Newsday: "Bright and witty, it's based on a solid, sensible program, and chock-full of interesting tidbits -- including details on how to prepare for (and survive) your long runs, a dress code based on temperature and humidity, plus a list of the 36 fastest marathon courses in North America."


Cincinnati Inquirer
"A solid training program for beginners in a breezy, reader-friendly format. His [the author's] philosophy: If talk show queen Oprah Winfrey can run a marathon, anybody can."


Book Description
The marathon is the crown jewel of distance running. Entering is one thing. Finishing is something else. And finishing with a respectable time...? For competitive veterans or recreational beginners, 4 Months to a 4-Hour Marathon tells exactly what to eat, what to wear, what to expect, and how to train. When race day arrives, author Dave Kuehls, senior writer at Runner's World and a marathoner himself, will have any competitor in the best shape physically and mentally. 4 Months to a 4-Hour Marathon includes: * Day-by-day training schedule for 4-5 hour marathon * Detailed diet plans * The marathoner's mind-set * Right and wrong things to wear * How to pick the right shoes * Pain vs. performance--how far to go * Common pitfalls to avoid--in training and during the race

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The marathon is the crown jewel of distance running. Entering is one thing. Finishing is something else. And finishing in a respectable time ...?

Now you have a personal trainer. Whether you're a competive veteran or a recretional beginner, 4 Months to a 4-Hour Marathon will tell you exactly what to eat, what to wear, what to expect and how to train. When race day arrives, author Dave Kuehls, a senior writer at Runner's World and a marathoner himself, will have you in the best shape of your life -- physically and mentally. All you have to do is take the first step.

Also, contains Day-by-day training schedules for 4-5 hour marathoners.

FROM THE CRITICS

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Makes running a marathon sound like a wonderful idea."

New York Newsday

"Bright and witty, it's based on a solid, sensible, program, and chock-full of interesting tidbits -- including details on how to prepare for (and survive) your long runs, a dress code based on temperature and humidity, plus a list of the 36 fastest marathons in North America."

Cincinnati Enquirer