
- 208 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Hal Higdon's Half Marathon Training
About this book
Hal Higdon’s name is synonymous with running. As contributing editor of Runner’s World 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.
Hal Higdon’s 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 you’ll find more than 15 customizable programs, ranging from novice to advanced (you’ll 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 Higdon’s Half Marathon Training is a book you’ll return to for guidance and inspiration for a lifetime of running.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Hal Higdon’s Half Marathon Training
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1: An Incredible Journey
- 2: Roots
- 3: Ready to Run
- 4: First Steps
- 5: Why We Run
- 6: Hard/Easy
- 7: Immediate Achievement
- 8: Base Training
- 9: Picking a Program
- 10: Novice Training
- 11: Moving Upward
- 12: The Pinnacle
- 13: Half-Marathoner Walking
- 14: HM3
- 15: Tween
- 16: Do-It-Yourself Training
- Epilogue
- Bibliography
- About the Author
- Back Page Ad