Book Description
This practical "how-to" guide helps take the stress out of planning for the marathon. Readers will find sections on every conceivable aspect of preparing for-and enjoying-the big day, including: € How to Enter
€ Three 16-week Training Guides
€ The Top 14 Tips for Surviving in the City
€ The Weather and What to Wear
€ Hotels
€ Volunteering
€ The Race Expo
€ Where to Run in NYC
€ Getting to-and Surviving-the Start
€ Best Bagel and Pizza Restaurants in the City
€ Spectator Essentials
€ The Course-for the Marathoner and for the Spectator
€ NYC Sports Doctors
€ Tips from the Pros


About the Author
Toby Tanser is an elite competitive runner with thirty marathons under his belt. He trains runners specifically for the New York City Marathon and so far 100 percent of his trainees have finished the course. He has served as a commentator on MSN for this event. He has also written for the New York Road Runners Club website and is the author of Train Hard, Win Easy, the Kenyan Way.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This practical "how-to" guide helps take the stress out of planning for the marathon. Readers will find sections on every conceivable aspect of preparing for-and enjoying-the big day, including:

* How to Enter
* Three 16-week Training Guides
* The Top 14 Tips for Surviving in the City
* The Weather and What to Wear
* Hotels
* Volunteering
* The Race Expo
* Where to Run in NYC
* Getting to-and Surviving-the Start
* Best Bagel and Pizza Restaurants in the City
* Spectator Essentials
* The Course-for the Marathoner and for the Spectator
* NYC Sports Doctors
* Tips from the Pros