Revised and updated and still a great training primer for new runners and those returning to the herd.
If you’re a regular subscriber to Runners World much if this will read as familiar territory and if you’re just picking it up, you’ll probably parse out some new training adjustments.
Any easy gift for the runner in your life.

I had my husband read this one because he is a runner and he loved it. He really enjoyed doing this runs and he says his time improved. He felt like the information could really be great for people wanting to learn faster.

An expansive, mostly detailed, and helpful guide to an interesting and unique perspective on running. I know that most of my running injuries over the years have been due to overtraining/overuse, and the advantages that this program outlines appear to work wonders for people who are limited on time, experience, etc., which covers just about most of us, to be honest.

It appears to be an intimidating read at first, but have no fear--that's just due to the many resources and charts the authors of the program have included to get you going and to help you out on your journey.

I would like to know how this training would look in regards to races > 26 miles, but I'm guessing that the bulk of athletes under Pierce's tutelage aren't running distances that far, so no need in including it here.

If you're intrigued by the prospect of running less but still having those gains (I get it--some people just like to log mileage, and that's fine, too), this should be on your radar. I'm looking forward to seeing how it works for me, anyway.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Rodale Books for the advance read.