How to be prepared no matter where running might take you
Millions of runners around the US are interested in special experiences,
whether it means running a bucket-list event like the Boston Marathon,
or competing in beautiful and challenging locales such as Rome or Death
Valley. Whatever race you choose, there is no one better to guide you on
your journey than Bart Yasso, chief running officer at Runner's World
magazine. Over the past 40 years, Yasso has run more than 1,000 races,
across all seven continents, at every conceivable distance, from local
5Ks to grueling ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. He's truly done
it all, and in Race Everything, he shares the secrets of how he
trained, the particularities of each course, and the specific insights
he has gleaned to help you run your best no matter the distance.
This book offers tried-and-true advice on how to train and what to do on
race day to make the best use of your training. It provides everything
you need to know to succeed at the most popular race distances,
including general training principles, targeted training plans for
beginners and experienced runners alike, and insider tips based on
Yasso's own experiences and those of other top runners he has known and
run with. The goal is to inform and inspire runners eager to challenge
themselves by tackling the world's signature races. You will also learn
Yasso's methods for winning the greatest race of all, longevity, so that
you can remain healthy, fit, and able to race for decades to come.
Whether your goal is to complete a 5K or 10K race in your hometown or
conquer the Antarctica Marathon, Runner's World Race Everything will
be your guide.
