Road Racing for Serious Runners

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Solid and Concise, Focused on Racing 5K-Marathon - Rated
It is well-named, addressing the needs of the runner desiring to racing faster -the runner who will commit to the proper training and preparation. It gives training plans and points for all distance levels, including cross-country, which is not seen in most other books.

Pfitzinger helps separate the various speeds. He understands that there are several levels of runners, even as all are serious about going faster. Occasionally delving into more science than many readers will be able to consume, he does try to break it down into layman terms. More than the guy who outkicked Alberto Salazar in the 1984 Olympic Trials for the marathon, but trained exercise physiologist and distance coach.

I did not feel, however, that I learned much new information. Glover's book handle similar material, and I gave it five stars. To the credit of "Road Racing" is that you do not need to hunt for what you want to know, and you know you can count on these authors' authority. Not only have they excelled as athletes, but they are respected by their peers and the various running periodicals.

This book is well written and well organized, succinctly getting its points across. Its strongest aspect is that it explains in readable language what needs to be done in a limited number of pages (189 pp).

Now go run.

Anthony Trendl
http://runnersdilemma.blogspot.com

The best book available, for the serious runner! - Rated
If you want to improve your running performance over a variety of distances, then this is the book for you. I found it clear and factual, yet also easy reading. There are chapters which show you how to improve at a given distance. A marathoners requirements are not the same as a 5K runner, although there is overlap.

This book would suit the serious runner more than a beginner.

If you specifically want to train for a fast marathon, then I recommend "Advanced Marathoning" instead.

A must read for competative runners to beginners - Rated
First it is a very easy book to sit down with a finish in a few hours. but you will have to go back and review the material over. Second as compared to Noakes Lore of Running, Pfitzinger uses term easy to understand and retain. Pfitzinger gives detailed yet easy to understand reasons behind the different types of training runs and how they can safely be intergrated into a successful training program. If you are a runners and either want to lose weight or get faster this book will help.

As the title implies, serious runner running and training - Rated
Most books about running, racing, and training try to cater to a broad spectrum of runners. From the person who runs two times a week at a 10 min. per mile pace, to the person who runs twice a day at a sub six minute pace. These books provide some good general information, but nothing specific to one group or another . As the title suggests, this book is specific to the serious runner. If you are serious about improving your running and racing times, this book can help.