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Outside magazine, February 1997


Fitness '97
By Todd Balf

The Guru Speaks. You Should Listen.
Mark Allen, six-time winner of the Hawaii Ironman and unrivaled exemplar of the exceedingly fit, has called his career quits. Now he's spilling the workout secrets that made him a success. A 16-week program for ultimate fitness, as tutored by the master.
By Todd Balf

Endurance
Repeat after Mark: long and slow, long and slow, long and slow ...

Speed
It's time to kick it into high gear. Aren't you glad you spent these
few short hours at the track?


Strength
Hurry up and weight: the four-part gym routine that'll get you
where you want to go, fast.

Mental Training
You think you can, you think you can. Guess what: You can.

Nutrition

Giving your body what it craves, or the benefits of a little carne knowledge.

The Master's Plan

Finding the Right Beat

Copyright 1997, Outside magazine