Most people can run a marathon. Not most athletes—most people.

What stops first-timers isn't a lack of toughness. It's doing too much, too soon, and getting hurt before they ever reach the start line. Run Your First Marathon is the guide that gets you there strong, healthy, and still able to walk down the stairs the next morning.

Written by Dr. Cary Yurkiw, a chiropractor with thirty-one years of treating injured runners and more than twenty marathons of his own, this book blends the clinic and the road in a way few coaches can. You'll learn how to build mileage without breaking down, fuel your long runs, prevent the injuries that sideline most beginners, train your mind for the hard miles, and recover so your body actually gets stronger.

Inside you'll find:

• A complete, beginner-friendly 16-week training plan
• The truth about the "10% rule" and why easy days must be truly easy
• How to tell the difference between ordinary discomfort and real injury pain
• Simple, practical fueling and recovery strategies
• Self-checks, myth-busters, and clinic-tested advice in every chapter

You don't need to be fast. You don't need to be a natural athlete. You need the right plan and a little patience. Whether you're starting from the couch or coming from another sport, this is your roadmap to the finish line.

Lace up. Your first marathon is closer than you think.