In this book, the reader will find all the topics that concern the amateur runner, as well as information based on reliable bibliographic data, "filtered" through many years of personal experience, achievements, but also failures and mistakes. The author approaches endurance running, providing us with his own personal way: basic knowledge, historical elements, training (and other) advice, special phrases and keywords, presentation and instructions for the main racing distances (with particular emphasis on the Marathon). At the same time, he offers us a vivid and colorful description of the Athens Marathon, along with memories from his journey in the sport, as well as other chapters of crucial interest. All these constitute a unique combination of elements, useful for amateur runners. Goals: - To offer knowledge, advice, inspiration, and additional motivation to everyone (without, of course, overlooking the need for personalized training guidance). - To be able to continue the effort to become even slightly better, but also to find our own personal balance between systematic training and our other (necessary) activities. (From the presentation on the back cover of the book)