Table of contents : Preface: Who This Book Is For Introduction Why Four Hours? The Importance of a Goal Chapter Summary – What’s Coming Up What to Expect Chapter 1: The 4-hr Method Marathon Pace: A Primer Why Even Splits Is the Goal The 4-Hr Marathon Target Pace How to Train Towards the 4-hr Pace Pick A Fast Marathon Course Chapter 2: Training Getting to the 4-hr Pace The Block Method for Improving Speed Types of Training Run Training Cross Training Chapter 3: The 4-hr Marathon Training Plan Why 20 Weeks? Some Practical Notes on The Training Plan The 20-Week Training Plan Chapter 4: Shoes & Gear Choosing Running Shoes Running Socks Running Shirts Running Shorts Running Pack Hats Sunglasses Chapter 5: Nutrition and Hydration Nutrition and Fuelling Hydration Chapter 6: Before the Marathon Four Weeks Before the Marathon One Week Before the Marathon The Day Before The Morning of the Race Chapter 7: During the Marathon Chapter 8: After the Marathon Chapter 9: Conclusion Appendix – Block Method Sample Appendix – Training Plan 4-hr Marathon Plan – 20 weeks – miles 4-hr Marathon Plan – 20 weeks – km