Books by
Hal Higdon
For yourself--or for a special friend--you can now obtain autographed copies of books by Runner's World's top writer--and at special low prices!

COMPARE AND SAVE: Roadrunner Press offers prompt and individualized service for books by Hal Higdon. Domestically, all books are now sent USPS Priority Air (2- to 3-day delivery). Booklets go First Class Air. Internationally, we can ship Global Priority Air for a small, additional charge. No need to wait for other servers to take extra time to process your order. (Despite their so-called discount prices, if you add in shipping, you'll realize our prices equal theirs.) Plus Hal will autograph the book specially to you--or to a friend. Running books, particularly Hal's coffee-table Boston: A Century of Running, make great gifts, so we also offer gift-wrapping services. Everything you ever wanted to know about running is contained in Hal Higdon's books. You can order online, using our handy e-mail order form, or telephone us with your order, using our toll-free number: 1-888-ON-A-RRUN (1-888-662-7786). Finally, you can always download and print a copy of this form and use snail mail: ROADRUNNER PRESS, PO Box 1034, Michigan City, IN 46361-1034. 


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MARATHON--The Ultimate Training Guide: One hundred thousand copies now in print! This information-packed guide provides training strategies for everyone from first-timer to expert. Build your base. Nutrition. Injury prevention. Race strategy. Official text book for the Chicago Marathon training class. "Clear, effective advice that will get any runner across the finish line of a marathon," says Olympic champion Frank Shorter. Our best-selling book: everyone wants, or needs, a copy!

Retail $15.95 ----- Our price: $13.50

BONUS: Order a copy of MARATHON and get a free copy of Hal Higdon's booklet, MARATHON TRAINING GUIDE, an extra value worth $4.50.

Excerpt: The Mystique of the Marathon

MARATHONING A to Z--500 Ways to Run Better, Faster, and Smarter. Hal Higdon's latest book was inspired by the many answers Hal has provided to participants in his Virtual Training, this book offers 500 short tips that will motivate you to become a better runner.

Retail $16.95 ----- Our price: $14.50.

Excerpts: Introduction and E is for Exercise

SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase MARATHON: THE ULTIMATE TRAINING GUIDE, MARATHONING A to Z and MARATHON TRAINING GUIDE for a Triple-Threat, discount price of only $30.00, shipping and handling included. (You save $12.00.)

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RUN FAST--How to Beat Your Best Time: Another best-selling book: 75,000 copies in print. A companion volume to MARATHON that will tell you how to improve your performance at all distances from the 5-K to the marathon. "A wealth of information," says Ball State University's David L. Costill.

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ON THE RUN FROM DOGS AND PEOPLE. Originally published in 1971, ORDP has become a cult classic, describing and defining the sport of long distance running before the first running boom began, when the Boston Marathon only attracted a few hundred serious (and sometimes screwy) runners. You will laugh, you will cry, as Higdon describes his own running origins beginning with his first competitive event: a sack race he won at a grade school event. This is the second printing of the third edition.

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Excerpt: Seasons

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SMART RUNNING - Expert Advice on Training, Motivation, Injury, Prevention, Nutrition and Good Health: Everything you wanted to know about running. This book includes the best Questions-and-Answers from his Ask The Expert column on America Online. Order a personally autographed copy now.

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Excerpt: Introduction
 

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HOW TO TRAIN - The Best Programs, Workouts and Schedules for Runners of All Ages: Designed to compliment RUN FAST and MARATHON. Training programs for everything from walking and the 5-K to ultramarathons with special advice on strength training, weight loss and injury rehabilitation.

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Excerpt: Introduction

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BOSTON--A Century of Running: The 100th anniversary book of the fabled Boston Athletic Association Marathon. If you've ever run Boston--or wanted to do running's classic race--you'll want this book for your coffee table. Both dramatic and elegant. Recounts the race's history in words and pictures. "A fascinating account," writes Sports Illustrated. Autographed to a friend, this is a great gift book, and we also offer gift-wrapping services.

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Excerpt: The Duel

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Hal Higdon's BEGINNING RUNNER'S GUIDE: Everything you need to know about starting to run: From your first steps to your first 5-K. Shoes. Clothing. Form. Breathing. Stretching. Goal Setting. Nutrition. Weight Loss. You too can become a runner today! A 36-page booklet that is also available at discount prices for purchases of more than 10 copies. (Contact us.)

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Beginning Runner's Guide


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Hal Higdon's MARATHON TRAINING GUIDE: The official schedules used to train runners for The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. An 18-week novice program guaranteed to get you to the finish line of your first marathon, or to guide you to a Personal Best. Now into its sixth printing! A 48-page booklet that is also available at discount prices for purchase of more than 10 copies. (Contact us.)

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More info: About the booklet


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LEOPOLD AND LOEB: THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY: On May 21, 1924, two wealthy Chicago teenagers kidnapped and murdered young Bobby Franks. On the 75th anniversary of Clarence Darrow's most famous case, and at the end of the century for which this is the crime, Hal's landmark 1976 study is now back in print.

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Excerpt: Burglary
RUNNER'S WORLD: Next to your shoes, Runner's World is the most important piece of running equipment you can own. Runner's World informs, advises, educates, and motivates runners of all ages and abilities and will help you achieve your personal health, fitness and performance goals. SUBSCRIBE today!
It's easy for you to order online, using our handy e-mail order form--or telephone us with your order, using our toll-free number: 1-888-ON-A-RRUN (1-888-662-7786). Finally, you can always download and print a copy of this order form and use snail mail: ROADRUNNER PRESS, PO Box 1034, Michigan City, IN 46361-1034

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