The book contains recent research about physiology,
psychology, nutrition and training aspects of Marathon Running of different
age, gender and performance level. The basic knowledge of marathon running with
explanations of the physiological and psychological mechanisms induced by
marathon training with the associated adaptations and subsequent improved
physiological capacities are presented in a reader friendly format for
researchers and practitioners. The book includes a full range of useful
practical knowledge, as well as trainings principles to guide the reader to run
marathon faster. After reading the book the reader is able to develop training
plans and owns the knowledge about up-to-date scientific results in the fields
of physiology, psychology, nutrition in marathon running.