Now completely updated and revised--a new edition of the long-running marathon training guide that has …
The marathon provides a goal, an incentive, and a focus, says Autumn Evans from Melbourne Beach, Florida. Without the marathon, there is less reason to get out and train hard. Yes, one should exercise for one's health, but good health often is taken for granted; thus, we don't always do what we know we should.
— Marathon, Revised and Updated 5th Edition : The Ultimate Training Guide by Hal Higdon (Page 41)