Marathon Basics: Everything a Beginner Should Know

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Marathon Basics: Everything a Beginner Should Know is a practical, easy-to-follow guide for new runners. It explains correct running form, pacing, training, nutrition, recovery, and injury prevention in simple language. Based on real-life experience and sound science, the book helps beginners build a strong foundation, avoid common mistakes, and run safely and confidently—whether training for a first marathon or aiming to run better and injury-free.

Vijay Sohni is a marathoner and Comrades Marathon finisher who began his running journey later in life, making his guidance especially relevant for beginners. He is a certified long-distance coach, certified personal trainer, fitness nutrition expert, and corrective exercise specialist, accredited by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Blending experience with science, he helps runners train safely, intelligently, and sustainably.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bluerose Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 March 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 291 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9378255949
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9378255946
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 436 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.32 x 12.7 x 2.54 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
Net Quantity ‏ : ‎ 1 Count
Packer ‏ : ‎ Bluerose Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Generic Name ‏ : ‎ BOOK
Best Sellers Rank: #131,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #51 in Marathon & Running
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