Our habits with chairs, cars, computers and the rest encourage the body to collapse - and the mind with it. The detailed instructions and drawings in this book, based on the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli, enable each part of the body to play its part in waking up to a wholeness that is totally transformative for everyone. The four sections of the book implied by the title lead into a fifth, which is a profound description of how meditation relates to each of the four activities of the book, including running and walking and how it can be used with them. This book enables everyone - gym users, the elderly, young people, commuters, air travellers....to integrate the practices of yoga into their routines.

"Andrew Kastor has taken the tried-and-true principles that all us pros follow and made them available and applicable for everyone. Just as Andrew has helped me on my journey, he is sure to help you on yours."--Ryan Hall, US Olympic Marathoner, holder of the US record in the half marathon, and marathon training expert

As a marathon training coach for world-class runners and Olympic medalists, Andrew Kastor knows what it takes to get to the finish line. Whether you are planning to run a full or half marathon, Coach Kastor's marathon training program conditions you to set achievable goals, get in shape, and stay motivated. With an easy-to-follow 20-week marathon training schedule for building strength and endurance, plus expert advice from record-holding runners on what to expect, Running Your First Marathon is the only coaching you'll need to go the distance.

Running Your First Marathon lays out a goal-oriented marathon training program with:

- A 20-Week Marathon Training Program--detailed day-by-day marathon training schedules and space to track your progress

- Marathon Training 101--advice and tips from world-class marathoners on marathon training, fueling your body, avoiding injury, and race-day preparation

- Motivational Marathon Training Boosts--from Coach Kastor and other famous runners to help you stay on track during marathon training

"Running Your First Marathon will not only inspire you but also help train your mind and body to unlock hidden potential."--Shalane Flanagan, Olympic Silver Medalist, NYC Marathon champion, American record holder, and marathon training pro