"Whether you are a newbie ultramarathoner or a season veteran, Hal’s down-to-earth advice will give you the confidence to get to the finish line or set a personal best.”
Description
Running can shape a young athlete in healthy, positive ways for the rest of her life.
Girls Running offers the guidance and tools girls need to thrive on their running journey, right from the start. With straight talk on training, physiology, menstruation, sports nutrition, a winning mindset, body image issues, gear, team-building, and competition, Girls Running educates and empowers young runners to achieve their potential and love running more.
Inspired by high-school phenom Melody Fairchild’s groundbreaking running journey, and with the coaching insight from Fairchild and coauthor Elizabeth Carey, Girls Running is a valuable toolkit for middle- and high-school runners. Backed by science, research, and over 100,000 miles of experience, this resource answers the most timely and sensitive questions that girls face when their bodies change and the miles increase. Girls, parents, and coaches will see ways to navigate puberty, mental health, eating disorders, and the pressures of competitive running.
Girls Running is a go-to guide for everything girls need to know to run betterand love the journey while doing it!
Reviews
“Hal’s Field Guide is a comprehensive guide to all things ultra. It typifies the man himselfa wealth of information, devoid of self-promotion. A near-limitless body of knowledge that, if you were sharing a trail with him, Hal would gladly share.”
“Hal Koerner has a formula for fitness and life that keeps him winning and smiling. So follow his leadjust don’t try to keep up.”
“Hal’s honest, personal take is helpful and approachable for beginner and intermediate ultrarunners…Best for beginners or any athletes who need a quick reference on ‘what if’ situations.”