Better Runs: 25 Years' Worth of Lessons for Running Faster and Farther (book)
DESCRIPTION All successful runners have their own stories of hard-learned lessons and insightful experiences that have made a positive difference in the way they train and compete. But few have as many to shareA<>A~or can share them as wellA<>A~as Joe Henderson. In Better Runs, Henderson draws on his 25 years as one of America's premier running writers, as well as his participation in more than 700 races, to give readers practical advice on every aspect of running. From how to choose the right shoes to how to set up an effective training program and how to improve race tactics, Henderson's guidance will enlighten elite runners and joggers alike. Better Runs is an inspirational book in which the author reflects his own and others' successes and failures. It's also an instructional book that will help you prevent your own running mistakes before they occur. Each of the book's 25 chapters serves as a valuable lesson in running, helping you run farther and faster and get more fulfillment from your runs. Better Runs is filled with amusing anecdotes and time-tested advice on how to A<>A* be a winner in running, regardless of your ability and ambition; A<>A* balance your training by rotating workout distances; A<>A* measure, record, and analyze your times and distances; A<>A* improve racing with more efficient pacing; A<>A* supplement running with other exercises; A<>A* set challenging yet reachable running goals; A<>A* establish good eating habits; A<>A* prevent injuries and treat your own ailments; and A<>A* much, much more. Whether you run competitively or just for pleasure, Better Runs will improve your performance and enrich your experience in future runs and races. The book will inspire, entertain, and inform you. You'll want to read and refer back to it before every run. AUDIENCE Reference for runners or running coaches and trainers. CONTENTS Introduction: Better Ideas Part One: Plans and Programs 1. Better Goals Recovery Goal A<>A* Improvement Goal A<>A* Survival Goal 2. Better Choices Winning Choice A<>A* Timing Choice A<>A* Racing Choice A<>A* Walking Choice A<>A* Resting Choice 3. Better Workouts Pleasant Work A<>A* Surprising Work A<>A* Simple Work 4. Better Walks Walking Breaks A<>A* Walking Long A<>A* Walking Tall 5. Better Rests Earned Rest A<>A* Partial Rest A<>A* Masters' Rest A<>A* Pre-Race Rest A<>A* Post-Race Rest 6. Better Schedules Three-Day Schedule A<>A* Rotating Schedule A<>A* Marathon Schedule 7. Better Results Written Results A<>A* Metric Results A<>A*