Hal Higdon is a Contributing Editor for Runner’s World and is the magazine’s longest lasting writer, having contributed an article to RW’s second issue in 1966. His World Masters Championships M40 record of 9:18.6 in the steeplechase (set in 1975) remains the oldest American masters records in the books. In the 1964 Boston Marathon, Hal placed 5th overall and was the first American finisher with his time of 2:21:55. After school, Hal competed 8 times in the Olympic Trials, notching his best finish as 5th place at the 1960 Trials in the 3000 meter steeplechase. Hal Higdon began running as a student at the University of Chicago Lab School and continued running competitively at Carleton College in Minnesota, where he won several conference championships. This will help every runner turn guesswork into the plan that is right for the goals that they have. From nutrition, cross-training, goal setting, stepback weeks, and rest, Hal gives us tips and best practices for runners of all levels. We chat about what beginning, intermediate, and pro runners should be doing to become better runners. In today's show, Hal shares about his journey into running and journalism. Hal has literally written the book, 'Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide’ (in its 5th edition) to help runners build that lifestyle. But what does it take to build a lifestyle where running is a part of your daily life. Today's guest Hal Higdon has been helping cultivate generations of runners since the 1960s. Hal Higdon's Half Marathon Training is a book you'll return to for guidance and inspiration for a lifetime of running.The modern world of running has gone from infancy to a science over the last few generations. Other guides might help you complete the half, but only one will introduce you to the joys of running.
From day 1 to mile 13.1, Hal will guide, encourage, and pace you to your goal.
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. Whether this is your first or fiftieth half marathon, there is a plan for you. 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. Now, he's created the definitive guide on today's most popular distance, the 13.1-mile half marathon. As contributing editor of Runner's World and best-selling author, he has helped countless runners achieve their distance goals. Hal Higdon's name is synonymous with running.
0 kommentar(er)
