In today’s modern world, there’s no need for anyone to run twenty-five miles to deliver a message, as Pheidippides did from Marathon to Athens around 500 B.C. However, hundreds of runners each year run 26.2 miles at hundreds of marathons worldwide. To conquer this mountainous challenge, you must know how to properly eat, stretch, identify [...]
As the expert on Runner’s World magazine’s Web site, Hal Higdon receives nearly 1,000 questions a month from runners around he world. Questions from how to heal shinsplints to how to use running to safely shed pounds. Hal taps into 40 years of running experience and a wide network of exercise scientists and doctors to [...]
It has been nearly a decade since Adam W. Chase and Nancy Hobbs wrote The Ultimate Guide to Trail Running. The second edition of this gem contains an invaluable breadth of information for runners of all abilities. It covers all aspects of trail running to rejuvenate the experienced trail runner and entice athletes from other [...]
Generations of exercisers and athletes have struggled with the motivation to get out the door, to continue on tough days, or to push through the final barrier of discomfort to the long awaited goal. This book describes the source of problems, how to diffuse them, with methods that can keep one motivated. The unconscious process [...]
You have nothing to lose but your old PR’s! Attention Runners, Triathletes, Cyclists & Fitness buffs! Do you suspect that your best race or sleekest body is in there somewhere, waiting for the right schedule, coach, or series of workouts to bring it out? The author agrees. He thinks most athletes and fitness buffs train [...]
Running Within addresses the mental and physical factors of importance to runners and offers positive, practical recommendations for infusing the body, mind, and spirit with new energy and passion for running. It also provides solid information on training and racing. It will help you perform better, have more fun, and experience a deeper connection with [...]
Whether training for a marathon, trying to set a personal record in a 5K race, or just staying in shape, runners of all abilities cover hundreds of miles over the course of one year. The Runner’s Diary is the key to planning and executing a successful and injury-free running season. Author Matt Fitzgerald designed this [...]
Written by marathoner and Triathlon Hall of Fame inductee, Sally Edwards, Be A Better Runner addresses every possible concern from posture and form to nutrition, footwear and race strategy. You’ll learn how to adapt running mechanics such as stride and pacing to your body type and fitness level while specific training regimens prepare you for any [...]
Training for Young Distance Runners has everything you need to build a winning training program for cross country, track and field, and road racing events. Get this book and get ahead of the pack! Race your best this season with science-based training specifically geared for teenage runners. Your performance will soar when you follow the [...]