Hal Higdon's name is synonymous with running. As contributing editor of<i> Runner's World</i> and best-selling author, he has helped countless runners achieve their distance goals. Now, he's created the definitive guide on today's most popular distance, the 13.1-mile half marathon.<br /><br /><i>Hal
Hal Higdon's half marathon training
β Scribed by Higdon, Hal
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Year
- 2016
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 209
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Hal Hidgonβs name is synonymous with running. As contributing editor of Runnerβs World and best-selling author, he has helped countless runners achieve their distance goals. Now, heβs created the definitive guide on todayβs most popular distance, the 13.1-mile half marathon.
Hal Higdonβs Half Marathon Training is everything you wanted to know about running the half marathon, including where to begin, what to focus on, how to pace yourself, how to avoid injury, how to track your progress, how to stay the course, and how to improve. Whether this is your first or fiftieth half marathon, there is a plan for you.
Inside youβll find more than 15 customizable programs, ranging from novice to advanced (youβll even find a walking-only plan), as well as proven strategies, race-day tips, and motivation from half-marathoners around the globe. From day 1 to mile 13.1, Hal will guide, encourage, and pace you to your goal.
Other guides might help you complete the half, but only one will introduce you to the joys of running. Hal Higdonβs Half Marathon Training is a book youβll return to for guidance and inspiration for a lifetime of running.
β¦ Table of Contents
Content: An incredible journey --
Roots --
Ready to run --
First steps --
Why we run --
Hard/easy --
Immediate achievement --
Base training --
Picking a program --
Novice training --
Moving upward --
The pinnacle --
Half-marathoner walking --
HMβ --
Tween --
Do-it-yourself.
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