<DIV><DIV><DIV>Especially in tough economic times, running offers an affordable and positive way to relieve stress<BR>and gain a sense of accomplishment. Marathons and—more than ever—half-marathons are the ultimate achievement for runners and have experienced an unprecedented boom in the last several years.<BR></DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>New hunger for reliable information on marathon and half-marathon training, as well as new technologies that have revolutionized ordinary people's ability to train intelligently, means the time is right for a new edition of longtime <I>Runner's World</I> contributor Hal Higdon's classic guide to taking the guesswork out of preparing for a marathon, whether it's a reader's first or fiftieth.<BR></DIV><DIV>Since its original publication in 1993, Higdon's definitive manual has sold over a quarter of a million<BR>copies through all channels. The book is such a consistent seller for many reasons, but above and<BR>beyond all the others is this one: It works. At the core of the book remains Higdon's clear and essential information on training, injury prevention, and nutrition. With more than 25 percent new material, this fourth edition of a running classic will be a must-own for both longtime runners and those new to the sport.</DIV></DIV></DIV>