As contributing editor of the US edition of Runners' World and best-selling author, Hal Higdon 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. This book contains everything needed to know about running the half marathon, including ......
Use the Run Walk Run Method to Finish Every Race Strong
For any runner considering training for a half marathon, author Jeff Galloway can help them prepare to train, enjoy training, and cross the finish line strong. In this book, the author outlines for each runner how to select a realistic goal and what workouts to use to best prepare for the race.
Multi-day running adventures: tips, stories and route ideas
Guidebook to fastpacking - multi-day running trips carrying the bare essentials - in the UK, Europe and beyond. The book introduces the concept through inspiring fastpacking stories, tales from endurance legends such as Jez Bragg, 12 recommended routes from bothy adventures to 'hut-hopping' trips, plus practical tips and tricks.
Loweswater to Over Water: 105 miles in the footsteps of a legend
In 1983, the legendary Joss Naylor completed the little-known 105-mile Lakes, Meres and Waters route in a staggering 19hr 14min. This book interweaves tales of past and present as Naylor regales his 1983 epic on a re-walk 37 years later. Sure to inspire, it includes practical information for those looking to complete the route themselves.
Mental Toughness for Runners gives the reader highly effective methods for successful mental training, including self-coaching, well-founded training psychology, and thought-provoking strategies for self-reflection.
Coaches of distance runners ages 12 to 18 years. These runners may be cross country athletes, track athletes participating in longer events, or road racers. Secondary audiences: Serious distance runners in their teens. To a lesser extent, parents of young distance runners.
Ultrarunners who want to improve their performance in the sport; distance runners who are training or preparing for their first ultra; coaches and sport psychologists who support ultrarunners.
Running Until You're 100 is the must-have guide that will keep runners fit as they age and help them run for life. Using Jeff Galloway's proven Run Walk Run (R) method, this book offers step-by-step programs for runners in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.
Maximum Performance Gains Through Effective Power Metering and Training
This book is lavishly illustrated and packed with useful data. Being already a bestseller in the Netherlands and Belgium, The Secret of Running can be considered the ultimate textbook for all serious runners and their coaches.