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Summary: RUN FAST LEANS TOWARDS THE MORE SEASONED RUNNER
Review: I FOUND THE BOOK LACKING IN BASIC INSTRUCTION FOR THE AVERAGE ,OR IN MY CASE BELOW AVERAGE RUNNER.MOST RUNNING TIMES ARE BASED ON PEOPLE WITH LEGS AND LUNGS.I PERSONALLY THINK I AM IN GOOD SHAPE.I RUN(AND ENJOY DOING SO)AND LIFT WEIGHTS ON A REGULAR BASIS.IM 5'11,200.SO MOST OF THE TIMES ARE OFF THE CHARTS FOR ME.I STILL THOUGHT THE BOOK HAD A FEW HELPFUL HINTS,AND I GUESS THAT IS WHAT THE AUTHOR INTENDED.THE CHAPTER ON INTERVALS IS BEST.BUT I STILL THINK THE AUTHOR IS THINKING TO MUCH LIKE THE WORLD CLASS RUNNER HE IS THAN BRINGING HIMSELF DOWN TO AVERAGE NICKS LEVEL.
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Summary: For the mid-range runner
Review: I found the previous reviews interesting because they suggested that this book was for seasoned runners. As a seasoned runner, I didn't find it extremely useful. It discussed things that I have already heard of.Overall, I would suggest it to someone who has been running for a year or two and is now interested in racing but isn't sure where to start. It offers training insights without the technical jargon that seasoned runners, such as myself, throw around without even thinking. For those very new to running, this may be a little too much to think about. For those who have been around the block quite a few times, you probably have heard this all before.
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Summary: Great Racing Tips
Review: The only book I have found on how to train for the short distance races. The 10K race has now become the most popular road race in a America with the 5K quickly gaining in popularity. Whether you are a beginner road racer or shooting for a new personal best, this book does a great job of breaking down training schedules and drills to run smarter and prepare for race day. Hal also covers nutrition for runners and pre-race rituals that have helped him compete over the years.
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Summary: Great Racing Tips
Review: The only book I have found on how to train for the short distance races. The 10K race has now become the most popular road race in a America with the 5K quickly gaining in popularity. Whether you are a beginner road racer or shooting for a new personal best, this book does a great job of breaking down training schedules and drills to run smarter and prepare for race day. Hal also covers nutrition for runners and pre-race rituals that have helped him compete over the years.
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Summary: Run Fast is eye-opening
Review: This book was written for runners with at least a year of running behind them. Filled with anecdotes, it serves to demistify principles and terminology unique to the running culture. The training methods described are tried and true, scientifically backed methods used by today's elite athletes. It is very thorough without having the quality of a "dry" technical manual. Like Galloway's Book On Running, I find myself going back to it to brush up on my training.
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