**The groundbreaking plan that helps runners of all levels to improve
their race times while actually training less--now fully revised and
updated for today's runners
In today's busy, fast-paced world, all runners have the same objective:
to run the best they can with the limited amount of time at their
disposal. Bill Pierce and Scott Murr made that goal possible with their
revolutionary FIRST (Furman Institute of Running and Scientific
Training) training program. FIRST's unique training philosophy makes
running easier and more accessible, limits overtraining and burnout, and
substantially cuts the risk of injury while producing faster race times.
The key feature of the detailed training plans for 5k, 10k,
half-marathon, and marathon is the 3PLUS2 program, which consists of:
- 3 quality runs, including track repeats, the tempo run, and the long
run, which are designed to improve endurance, lactate-threshold running
pace, and leg speed
- 2 aerobic cross-training workouts, such as swimming, rowing, or
pedaling a stationary bike, which are designed to improve endurance
while helping to avoid burnout
With tips for goal-setting, recovery, injury rehab and prevention,
strength training, and nutrition, Run Less, Run Faster has changed the
way runners think about and train for competitive races. This revised
third edition includes a new preface, training plans tailored to the new
qualifying times for the Boston Marathon, new exercise photos, charts
that will help runners adjust training practices to their elevation and
climate, and updated nutritional recommendations.
