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Hal Higdon

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born

June 17, 1931

gender

male

website

http://www.halhigdon.com/

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Health, Mind & Body

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Hal Higdon is an American writer and runner. He has contributed to Runner's World magazine longer than any other writer. He is the author of 34 books, including the best-selling Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide. He has worked as a freelance writer since 1959, and has written a variety of subjects including a children's book that was made into an animated feature. He ran eight times in the United States Olympic Trials and won four World Masters Championships. He is one of the founders of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA).

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Books by Hal Higdon

Average rating: 3.82 · 736 ratings · 153 reviews · 37 distinct works

	Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide 3.87 avg rating — 491 ratings — 6 editions	My rating:
	Leopold and Loeb: The Crime of the Century 3.99 avg rating — 78 ratings — published 1975 — 3 editions	My rating:
	Run Fast: How to Train for a 5-K or 10-K Race 3.63 avg rating — 41 ratings — published 1992 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Boston: A Century of Running: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Boston Athletic Association Marathon 3.71 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 1995 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Marathon : a novel 3.25 avg rating — 28 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Marathoning A to Z: Over 400 Ways to Run Better, Faster, and Smarter 3.27 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2002 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Hal Higdon's How to Train: The Best Programs, Workouts, And Schedules For Runners Of All Ages 4.00 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 1997 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Hal Higdon's Smart Running: Expert Advice On Training, Motivation, Injury Prevention, Nutrition And Good Health 3.20 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 1998 — 2 editions	My rating:
	The Duel 4.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2010	My rating:
	The Marathoners 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 1980 — 2 editions	My rating:

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Quotes by Hal Higdon

“Even when you have gone as far as you can, and everything hurts, and you are staring at the specter of self-doubt, you can find a bit more strength deep inside you, if you look closely enough.”
― Hal Higdon

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“There's one rule of thumb that suggests that you need one day of recovery for every mile run in a race. Another rule of thumb...suggests one day...for every kilometer run in anger.”
― Hal Higdon, Hal Higdon's Smart Running: Expert Advice On Training, Motivation, Injury Prevention, Nutrition And Good Health

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