Hal Higdon's How to Train: The Best Programs, Workouts, And Schedules For Runners Of All Ages [Paperback]

Hal Higdon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1997

The Fast Path To Running Success

If you have a running goal, How to Train can help you achieve it-- faster, easier, smarter. Drawing on the collective wisdom of the world's top coaches, trainers, and athletes, Hal Higdon provides time-tested programs and workouts for all levels of runners with every conceivable goal. Featuring more than 100 charts and schedules to conquer any running challenge, How to Train is an indispensable reference that you will use for as long as you own running shoes.

Some of what you'll find inside:

* A 35-day program to get you started
* Fitness walking and racewalking schedules
* 5-K routines for the first-timer or more advanced runner
* Greg Meyer's program for the 25-K
* Running schedules exclusively for women
* How to compete in marathons just weeks apart
* Vern Gambetta's strength-training routine
* Routines for coming back from injuries
* Benji Durden's 84-week schedule for advanced marathoners
* Ultramarathon schedules up to 100-K
* The latest methods and workouts for aquarunning
* A triple-threat program for the triathlon
* Workouts for track, summer cross-country, and girls' cross country
* A fun program to get children involved in running
* Tips on how to run in hot and cold weather

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The Fast Path To Running Success

If you have a running goal, How to Train can help you achieve it-- faster, easier, smarter. Drawing on the collective wisdom of the world's top coaches, trainers, and athletes, Hal Higdon provides time-tested programs and workouts for all levels of runners with every conceivable goal. Featuring more than 100 charts and schedules to conquer any running challenge, How to Train is an indispensable reference that you will use for as long as you own running shoes.

Some of what you'll find inside:

* A 35-day program to get you started
* Fitness walking and racewalking schedules
* 5-K routines for the first-timer or more advanced runner
* Greg Meyer's program for the 25-K
* Running schedules exclusively for women
* How to compete in marathons just weeks apart
* Vern Gambetta's strength-training routine
* Routines for coming back from injuries
* Benji Durden's 84-week schedule for advanced marathoners
* Ultramarathon schedules up to 100-K
* The latest methods and workouts for aquarunning
* A triple-threat program for the triathlon
* Workouts for track, summer cross-country, and girls' cross country
* A fun program to get children involved in running
* Tips on how to run in hot and cold weather

About The Author
Hal Higdon is among the most respected and widely read writers in the world of running. A Senior Writer for Runner's World magazine, he is the author of 30 books, including Run Fast and Marathon. He has been a runner for more than 40 years and has completed more than 100 marathons.

About the Author

Hal Higdon is among the most respected and widely read writers in the world of running. A Senior Writer for Runner's World magazine, he is the author of 30 books, including Run Fast and Marathon. He has been a runner for more than 40 years and has completed more than 100 marathons.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (September 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875963528
• ISBN-13: 978-0875963525
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #296,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #61 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Marathons
  • #100 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Other Team Sports > Track & Field

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent collection of training regimens, February 1, 1999

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This review is from: Hal Higdon's How to Train: The Best Programs, Workouts, And Schedules For Runners Of All Ages (Paperback)

The title on this one may fool you. I followed Higdon's Chicago Marathon training guide (included in this book) for two marathons and bought the book to get his insight on races of other distances. While I was initially quite disappointed that the training schedules in this tome were mostly not Mr. Higdon's, there is no denying this is a fabulous book. With schedules ranging in difficulty from novice to expert runners, and ranging in distance from the 5K to the Ultramarathon, there's almost too much information for one little book. Prepare to be overwhelmed. If you can't find a training schedule in here, you can't be satisfied. It's one stop shopping for all kinds of runners.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent compendium of training ideas, July 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hal Higdon's How to Train: The Best Programs, Workouts, And Schedules For Runners Of All Ages (Paperback)

I am quite surprised by the negative reviews of this book. I have found it helpful for training for races ranging in length from 10 to 50 kilometers. Skim it, read it, study it, but at the least you'll never have to buy another series of training charts.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Training Schedules, June 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Hal Higdon's How to Train: The Best Programs, Workouts, And Schedules For Runners Of All Ages (Paperback)

I've been looking for charts to help me with mileage and training for various races and this one has a ton to choose from. I'm training for my first marathon using his Novice marathon guide and it has been great. Finally, some concrete schedules to use for any distance!