Hal Higdon Quotes

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It can be said that the first half of the marathon is 20 miles long; the second half, 6.2 more.

Hal Higdon

The marathon never ceases to be a race of joy, a race of wonder.

Hal Higdon

Even when you have gone as far as you can, and everything hurts, and you are staring at the specter of self-doubt, you can find a bit more strength deep inside you, if you look closely enough.

Hal Higdon

The pride in finishing a marathon is much greater than all the pain endured during the marathon.

Hal Higdon

Motivation remains key to the marathon: the motivation to begin; the motivation to continue; the motivation never to quit.

Hal Higdon

There's one rule of thumb that suggests that you need one day of recovery for every mile run in a race. Another rule of thumb...suggests one day...for every kilometer run in anger.

Hal Higdon

Rested, Refreshed, and Ready to run, the three Rs of peak performance.

Hal Higdon

Hal Higdon

Hal Higdon

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Born: June 17, 1931 (age 95)

Bio: Hal Higdon is an American writer and runner. He has contributed to Runner's World magazine longer than any other writer. He is the author of 34 books, including the best-selling Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide.

Known for:

Marathon (1982)
Hal Higdon's Half Marathon Training (2016)
Masters Running (2005)
Leopold and Loeb (1975)

Hal Higdon on Wikipedia

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