A review by alexmirande
How to Run a Marathon: The Go-to Guide for Anyone and Everyone by Vassos Alexander

2.0

I'm probably missing some context as I did not know (nor truly know now) who Vassos Alexander was, but I picked up this book thinking it would guide me as I train for my first marathon. It did not. It's mostly anecdotal with only a few actual tips at the end. It did inspire me to keep running for fun, but paradoxically, it discouraged me from running a marathon, not because it's hard, it just doesn't seem enjoyable. Many chapters in the book focused on traveling for the weekend just to run, feeling bored while running and long lines to use the bathroom before the race.