--- product_id: 1698086 title: "The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing" price: "€ 52.71" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1698086-the-big-book-of-endurance-training-and-racing store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing **Price:** € 52.71 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing - **How much does it cost?** € 52.71 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1698086-the-big-book-of-endurance-training-and-racing) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Are you a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer, cross-country skier? Learn how to stay healthy, achieve optimal athletic potential, and be injury-free. Dr. Philip Maffetone’s approach to endurance offers a truly “individualized” outlook and unique system that emphasizes building a strong aerobic base for increased fat burning, weight loss, sustained energy, and a healthy immune system. Good nutrition and stress reduction are also key to this commonsense, big-picture approach. In addition, Dr. Maffetone dispels many of the commonly held myths that linger in participatory sports—and which adversely impact performance—and explains the “truths” about endurance, such as: The need to train slower to race faster will enable your aerobic system to improve endurance Why expensive running shoes can actually cause foot and leg injuries The fact that refined carbohydrates actually reduce endurance energy and disrupt hormone balance And more. If you are looking to increase your endurance and maximize your athletic potential, The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing is your one-stop guide to training and racing effectively. Review: Useful read for any beginner or competitive athlete - This book is (extremely) useful to competitive and amateur athletes, alike. It came highly recommended to me from a friend and he thought it would help me as much as it helped him. At that time, he was a highly competitive Ironman triathlete and I was an overweight, newbie struggling to do a 5K. That just says, this book is not just focussed on pros OR amateurs. It relates to everyone because it focusses on teaching basic principles of fitness and how our body works. Dr Maffetone touches on many important aspects that are overlooked by 90% of the people (including active/fit people!) such as aerobic vs anaerobic energy, role of carbohydrates, HR as an effective tool, using FAT as a fuel in long races (you heard it right!). Throughout the book, Phil uses examples of how he helped various athletes and non-athletes in improving their personal records and injury prevention just by improving their basics. The book itself is written in a very simple manner and is an easy read. If you are looking for 10minutes a day/ 3x per week magic workouts/schedules here... prepare to be disappointed. One has to read, digest and apply this information to their workouts and diet. Some of his concepts, might seem unconventional but they work very well. Whether you choose to follow Phil Maffetone's methodology to train for your next race or not, is upto you. But regardless, it provides a wealth of information for any enthusiast in world of endurance sports. Review: Must read for anybody interested in fitness and health - Phil Maffetone lays out the foundation for a healthy, fit lifestyle with this book. I would recommend anybody who performs any endurance sports at all to read this book, as well as anybody interested in health in general. The first third of the book is about aerobic training. Specifically, training in a way that causes your body to burn mostly fat during aerobic activity. The second third of the book is about diet, and this section is something that absolutely everyone should read. There are so many misconceptions out there about diet, specifically the ridiculous "low fat" craze. Phil explains in detail why meats, fat, and veggies are good for you, and why refined carbs are bad. There is a long explanation of different dietary fats and which ones to eat to stay balanced (eating correct amounts of vegetable oils, meat/dairy fats, and fish/flaxseed fats). His recommended diet also promotes fat burning for energy, tying in with the training strategy. The focus of the training and diet is not to "lose weight", although if you are overweight and follow this plan you will definitely shed pounds your body doesn't need. The main purpose is health and performance - aerobic activity is much more efficient while burning fats instead of carbs. The last third of the book is about injury prevention and care. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #101,141 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #20 in Triathlons (Books) #110 in Running & Jogging (Books) #137 in Sports Training (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,026 Reviews | ## Images ![The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Enk+2MBYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful read for any beginner or competitive athlete *by A***. on June 18, 2013* This book is (extremely) useful to competitive and amateur athletes, alike. It came highly recommended to me from a friend and he thought it would help me as much as it helped him. At that time, he was a highly competitive Ironman triathlete and I was an overweight, newbie struggling to do a 5K. That just says, this book is not just focussed on pros OR amateurs. It relates to everyone because it focusses on teaching basic principles of fitness and how our body works. Dr Maffetone touches on many important aspects that are overlooked by 90% of the people (including active/fit people!) such as aerobic vs anaerobic energy, role of carbohydrates, HR as an effective tool, using FAT as a fuel in long races (you heard it right!). Throughout the book, Phil uses examples of how he helped various athletes and non-athletes in improving their personal records and injury prevention just by improving their basics. The book itself is written in a very simple manner and is an easy read. If you are looking for 10minutes a day/ 3x per week magic workouts/schedules here... prepare to be disappointed. One has to read, digest and apply this information to their workouts and diet. Some of his concepts, might seem unconventional but they work very well. Whether you choose to follow Phil Maffetone's methodology to train for your next race or not, is upto you. But regardless, it provides a wealth of information for any enthusiast in world of endurance sports. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read for anybody interested in fitness and health *by S***G on November 28, 2011* Phil Maffetone lays out the foundation for a healthy, fit lifestyle with this book. I would recommend anybody who performs any endurance sports at all to read this book, as well as anybody interested in health in general. The first third of the book is about aerobic training. Specifically, training in a way that causes your body to burn mostly fat during aerobic activity. The second third of the book is about diet, and this section is something that absolutely everyone should read. There are so many misconceptions out there about diet, specifically the ridiculous "low fat" craze. Phil explains in detail why meats, fat, and veggies are good for you, and why refined carbs are bad. There is a long explanation of different dietary fats and which ones to eat to stay balanced (eating correct amounts of vegetable oils, meat/dairy fats, and fish/flaxseed fats). His recommended diet also promotes fat burning for energy, tying in with the training strategy. The focus of the training and diet is not to "lose weight", although if you are overweight and follow this plan you will definitely shed pounds your body doesn't need. The main purpose is health and performance - aerobic activity is much more efficient while burning fats instead of carbs. The last third of the book is about injury prevention and care. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most helpful endurance training book I've read *by K***M on June 6, 2013* This is a great book. I first heard of this book when it was recommended by a medical doctor who gave a presentation on marathon training at a marathon expo I attended. I bought the book and read it cover to cover. I am not an expert in sports medicine or training... but I am an avid marathoner, ultra runner, and triathlete who is also an equally avid consumer of information regarding training and racing. This is the most complete source of information on endurance training that I have yet to see. Don't buy it expecting to learn some easy secrets to success, etc. It just contains good info - and a lot of it - on virtually everything the endurance athlete needs to know. Solid advice from a reliable source. You won't regret reading it. It may have more information than you are looking for... but certainly not less. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing - The Maffetone Method: The Holistic, Low-Stress, No-Pain Way to Exceptional Fitness - 80/20 Running: Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1698086-the-big-book-of-endurance-training-and-racing](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1698086-the-big-book-of-endurance-training-and-racing) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*