Review: Run Faster! Race Even Better: for 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, & Triathlon Runners (Return to Fitness Series)
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 4, 2013
Run Faster! Race Even Better: for 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, & Triathlon Runners (Return to Fitness Series)is a complete program for track running.  The workouts are divided into three categories: least hard, moderately hard, hardest.  It's geared for both walkers and runners.  It has suggestions on equipment.I run a bit.  I never liked track work much because I hate running in circles.  I do that enough in my head.Don't get me wrong,I prefer to run trails, and if you prefer to run trails, too - Stephanie Atwood has covered off-track workouts also in this book.Now, I do run the track when the trails are flooded or in bad shape.  And I know track work is a real good way to train and increase fitness levels.This was the reason I got this book.  I plan to start running 10Ks and Half Ms this year after a long lay off, and I thought this book would help.  It has.This book provides a good framework to get you "running right".  There is even some instruction on dynamic stretching.  And you get 52 Workouts! - I did write that she clearly lists which workouts are Least Hard, Moderately Hard and Hard.  (I'm feeling humbled.)Another good thing I liked about the book were the quotes at the beginning of each workout.  I especially liked:"Forget Mistakes.  Forget Failures. Forget Everything Except What You're Going To Do Now, And Do It.  Today Is Your Lucky Day" - Will DurantMake it a good sweat!