Running in the Midpack: How to be a Strong, Successful and Happy Runner

Most running books are either for green beginners or people who want to win—this book speaks to the rest of us, the folks in the middle of the pack. Enjoy the health benefits of running, the fun of racing, and the pleasure of exceeding your personal best without the pressure to turn yourself into an elite athlete. Lots of good running advice here, on how to go farther and faster while avoiding injuries, working through plateaus, and reaping the mental benefits of an intelligent training program as well as the physical benefits of a lifelong running habit. Includes runners' stories, experts weighing in, and sample workouts.

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