Hal Higdon's Smart Running : Expert Advice on Training, Motivation, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Good Health, Used [Paperback]

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, Used [Paperback]