He has served as training consultant for the Chicago Marathon and Chicago Area Runners Association and also answers questions on Facebook, offering interactive training programs through TrainingPeaks and apps through Bluefin. One of the founders of the Road Runners Club of America, Higdon was a finalist in NASA's Journalist-in-Space program to ride the space shuttle.

He ran eight times in the Olympic Trials and won four World Masters Championships. His children's book The Horse That Played Center Field was made into an animated feature by ABC TV.

Higdon has also written books on many subjects and for various age groups. Author of more than 36 books, including the best-selling Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide (Rodale, 2011), 4:09:43: Boston 2013 Through the Eyes of the Runners (Human Kinetics, 2014), and RunFast (Rodale, 2000). An article by Hal appeared in that publication's second issue in 1966. Hal Higdon has contributed to Runner's World for longer than any other writer. Hal Higdon’s Half Marathon Training is a book you’ll return to for guidance and inspiration for a lifetime of running. Other guides might help you complete the half, but only one will introduce you to the joys of running. From day 1 to mile 13.1, Hal will guide, encourage, and pace you to your goal. Inside you’ll find more than 15 customizable programs, ranging from novice to advanced (you’ll even find a walking-only plan), as well as proven strategies, race-day tips, and motivation from half-marathoners around the globe. Whether this is your first or fiftieth half marathon, there is a plan for you. Hal Higdon’s Half Marathon Training is everything you wanted to know about running the half marathon, including where to begin, what to focus on, how to pace yourself, how to avoid injury, how to track your progress, how to stay the course, and how to improve.

Now, he’s created the definitive guide on today’s most popular distance, the 13.1-mile half marathon. As contributing editor of Runner’s World and best-selling author, he has helped countless runners achieve their distance goals. Hal Higdon’s name is synonymous with running.

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