Runner's World Train Smart, Run Forever: How to Become a Fit and Healthy Lifelong Runner by Following The Innovative 7-Hour Workout Week

I owned this book several years ago and used it for the training schedule. I was 58-60 years old. I loaned the book to someone and never got it back. After my second knee replacement surgery I was struggling to get back to running with good health. I do yoga, stretch etc. but I missed the complete regimen this book provides so I bought a used copy and I am getting stronger every week. The cross training work, exercises and stretching routines will help prevent injury and make you a better runner. If you want to pursue more of the stretching side-- Runner's World 'Yoga for Runners' is a great companion to this book.

Another way to achieve your running fitness goals……… if followed. Training the smart way is always the best way. Emphasis on taking breaks and recovery running.

The authors are college professors who coach runners. The present the results of many research reports, along with rationales for why their approach should work. Even better, the report empirical evidence of how their approach has already worked. When the evidence for the value of a component is equivocal, they say so. One piece of evidence was especially powerful: runners are no more likely to require knee or hip replacement than non-runners. They provide compelling techniques for avoiding and recovering from common injuries. I look forward to running forever!

I am a 54 year old masters runner, who truly would love to run forever. I found much wisdom in this book and I do plan to follow the strength and stretching routines daily. I have ordered multiple copies for my running friends. I have read my share of running books and articles and I found the writing to be engaging with just the right level of science.

I found this book inspiring, due to its focus on injury-prone and older runners. I've applied running 3 days per week and 2 days cross training. However, I noticed that the book has all five days of training fairly hard. It would be too intense for me. I follow the 80/20 system, so only 1 of 5 days are hard for me, and the other days are easy aerobic. But again, the book gave me some great ideas.

Lots of practical information in this book. I have done 13 marathons and wish I had read this years ago. Trying now to transition to a life long runner. Thank you.

Not a lot of useful content to be honest for anyone that's been running at all or active in their lifetime. The first five chapters were completely unnecessary.

Well written and easy to follow. If you want to continue running well as you age, then I highly suggest this book.

Very thought provoking and informative. A good book for all runners to read. Insightful and refreshing read. Full of information to challenge the way you currently might be training.

Great book. As a long time runner I found it was interesting approach and something that is worthwhile to read.

Easy reading but you will not learn much. Probably a good first book for the recreational runner who doesn't want to invest too much time reading and will buy only one book.

Been a runner since 4 years now. Always wanted to perform reasonably well. Have been training under a coach for a year. This book has provided a comprehensive view of recreational running particularly for mature age runners. The sections on pacing n cross training will be very useful in the coming races. Hats off to Bill Pierce Scott Murr in pulling off a precise n comprehensive book.

A good book