Hal Higdon's Smart Running : Expert Advice On Training, Motivation, Injury Prevention, Nutrition And Good Health
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Hal Higdon, author of more than 30 books on running and senior writer for Runner's World magazine, is adept at answering running-related questions; he also pens the magazine's on-line "Ask the Expert" column. Therefore, it's only natural that Smart Running is assembled in a Q & A format. Chapters, ranging from "Technique" to "Marathon Training" to "Motivation," are followed by a series of relevant questions and answers. For instance, in the "Racing" chapter, topics include "Race Taper," "Starting-Line Jitters," "Drinking Technique," and "Downtime After a Race." Under "Last Meals," a reader queries: "What is a good choice of food the night before a race and right before the race?" Higdon's reply is thorough, based on race distance, time of race, and experience. He also suggests the use of nutritional alternatives, such as sports drinks and energy bars, and throws in this long-standing runner's joke: "Your prerace meal should taste good going down, taste good coming up, and look good on the sidewalk." Comprehensive and light-hearted, Higdon knows running. --Rob McDonald
Book Description
Your running questions answered.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 bring readers sound advice. And in Hal Higdon's Smart Running, he brings this same experience and knowledge to new and veteran runners.You'll discover:* How to fit running into a busy lifestyle* What the best program is to lose weight* How to run a faster 5-K* How to motivate yourself to exercise consistently* If you are ready to run a marathon* What the best types of running shoes are* What the difference is between muscle soreness and an injury* What to eat before a race* How to run safely at night* How much cross-training should be in your running program* If you should run less as you get older* How to train for a marathon* If your diet should be high in carbohydrates* How much speedwork should be in your workouts* What the newest fabrics in running clothes are
Hal Higdon's Smart Running : Expert Advice On Training, Motivation, Injury Prevention, Nutrition And Good Health
Hal Higdon's Smart Running: Expert Advice On Training, Motivation, Injury Prevention, Nutrition And Good Health,Hal Higdon,Rodale Books,0875965350,Miscellanea,Running,Running & Jogging,Sports,Sports & Recreation,Track & Field,Training,Sports & Recreation / Running & Jogging
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