Can you run a marathon? Is there a charity close to your heart? If you feel this venture is for you, there is certainly a pathway from the start of your training to the finish line. There is a mystique to running marathons, and this is often heightened if you are an amateur runner or a first-timer because you are delving into the realms of the unknown. It is also given an extra edge if you decide to run a marathon for charity. This book will help you successfully negotiate and sidestep many of the hidden hazards in marathon running. It will give you a training schedule that is easy to follow without any of the extra pressures associated with more competitive and regimented training plans. The book covers diet, injury prevention and your own training plan. It provides brief and inspiring stories from people like you who have successfully completed a marathon and raised funds for charity. This book will instill in you a positive attitude towards your goal. Millions of people have run for charity, and you are no different. You will be guided all the way to the finish line - where you'll have a well-earned medal hung around your neck and you'll experience a feeling of elation and triumph.