Run Fast - Libro en Inglés

Run Fast – Hal Higdon

Many runners reach a point where they are happy with their endurance but want to get faster, whether to set a new personal record, place higher in their age group or simply enjoy the thrill of running with more speed. Hal Higdon, a veteran runner, coach and longtime writer for Runner’s World, is one of the best-known authorities on training for runners of all levels. In Run Fast: How to Beat Your Best Time Every Time, he explains how to add speed to your running safely and effectively.

Higdon begins by explaining the principles of speed training and why simply running more miles is not always the answer. He then describes a range of training methods that can help runners improve, including interval training on the track, repeats, fartlek, a Swedish term for informal speed play, tempo runs at a comfortably hard pace, hill training, and strides. He explains how to combine these workouts with easy days and rest so that runners can improve without becoming injured or overtrained.

The book also covers supporting elements of training, such as strength training, flexibility, running form, warm-ups and cool-downs, and how to adjust training as runners age. Higdon offers guidance on preparing for races at different distances, from shorter events to longer ones, and on pacing and racing strategies.

Throughout, he draws on his own long experience as a competitive runner and on the experiences of other athletes and coaches, writing in a friendly, encouraging style.

Run Fast is a practical guide for recreational and competitive runners. Readers should consult a doctor before starting an intensive training program, and note that training science has developed since publication.