CONTENTS

Foreword

Preface

SECTION I: TRAINING WITH PURPOSE

Chapter 1: The FIRST 3Plus2 Training Program

Chapter 2: Realistic Goals

Chapter 3: First Steps for the New Runner

SECTION II: HOW TO FOLLOW THE FIRST TRAINING PROGRAM

Chapter 4: FIRST Fundamentals

Chapter 5: Three Quality Runs

Chapter 6: Essential Cross-Training

Chapter 7: Rest and Recovery

Chapter 8: Year-Round Training

SECTION III: PERFORMANCE FACTORS

Chapter 9: Running Hot and Cold

Chapter 10: Running Injuries

Chapter 11: Running Nutrition

SECTION IV: SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING

Chapter 12: Strength Training for Runners

Chapter 13: Flexibility and Form

SECTION V: BOSTON AND BEYOND

Chapter 14: Triathlons, Trails, and Ultras

Chapter 15: The Road to Boston Is Steeper

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

APPENDIX A: How to Calculate Paces

APPENDIX B: Road Age Standards WMA 2010

APPENDIX C: Road Age Factors WMA 2010

APPENDIX D: Pace Tables

INDEX