Running 101

by Joe Henderson, Hal Higdon

Few writers have provided more thoughtful insight on running than Running 101 author Joe Henderson. A respected voice on the subject since the 1960s, he now distills the wisdom of his years into 101 practical lessons that are ideal for beginning and intermediate runners looking for new ways to improve and enjoy the sport. Henderson's wealth of experience is evident on every page as he covers the nuts-and-bolts basics of the sport he knows as few others do. Throughout the book's 15 informative and entertaining chapters, he teaches you how to - set and meet realistic goals,
- plan your training and racing season,
- evaluate and track your progress,
- choose appropriate shoes and running gear,
- avoid and recover from injury,
- eat for training and racing,
- return after time off,
- run faster and longer,
- follow a training program for the 5K to marathon, and
- recover smarter and faster from hard training and racing. Whether you're lacing up your running shoes for the first time, coming back after an injury, or training to run a longer distance than ever before, the fundamentals in Running 101 make it the one course you won't want to miss.

224 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2000

About the author

Joe Henderson is a former US runner, a running coach and writer.

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would like to run a marathon. The problem is that I was running really diligently. Then I went on vacation and lost the habit. So my marathon might be delayed a bit. Plus, also I had to return the book to the library to avoid late fees...so I no longer have it as an inspiration. But I don't think I'd call it and 'inspiring' book. It was mostly just nuts and bolts how-to stuff.

[Jay Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written and it breaks down information for novice and champion runners alike. Good job!

[Gretchen Rohrer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent and informative on the different topics relating to running.

[Kipahni · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hate running. Always have. Running is for people who like spandex and live in climates that stay in the 70's year round Yet I desire to experience the mysterious phenomenon called "runners high".

So I got this book at the Library in hopes to help me find a way to understand the "theory" behind running. It is an informative book with good tips like how to prevent and recover from a runners injury, training for marathons or even just how to run.

It has helped me develop my runners plan. Now if I could just find a book on how to enjoy running.

[Neil · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not sure if I really finished this book, but I flicked through it enough.

It's not really necessary nowadays, as most of the info contained is on the Web. But its age does deliver two benefits: 1) it reminds of the simplicity of running; b) it has photos of people wearing stupid running gear.

I can't rate it because it's a book about running from the 1980s. How can anybody put a value on that?