Hal Higdon | |
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| Born | June 17, 1931 |
| Occupation | Writer, Runner |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | History, Sports |
Hal Higdon (born June 17, 1931) is an American writer and runner known for his training plans.[1] He is the author of 34 books, including the best-selling Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide. He has worked as a freelance writer since 1959, and has written a variety of subjects including a children's book that was made into an animated feature. He has contributed to Runner's World magazine longer than any other writer. He ran eight times in the United States Olympic Trials and won four World Masters Championships. He is one of the founders of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA).
- ^ Minsberg, Talya (2021-07-18). "Hal Higdon Has Trained Millions of Runners. At 90, He's Not Slowing Down". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-25.