Written by the editors of Runner's World, this book outlines the essentials of marathon training, nutrition, and injury prevention. The authors have spent years working with readers' questions about the long, sweaty journey to the starting line of a marathon or half marathon. The book includes testimonials from runners, more than 25 training plans for every level and ability, workouts, a runner's dictionary, and sample meal plans. It's a useful resource and functional tool kit for anyone who wants to get smoothly from the starting line to the finish line.