Running Smarter will help you improve your running performance with 21 simple habits that you can incorporate into your training plan and life. By fitness author Von Collins, the other of books on exercise nutrition, triathlon training, and workout plans, Running Smarter is intended to help you not only get faster in your running activities, but to stay healthy and injury-free as well. Intended for runners of all skill levels ranging from newbies to seasoned, the tips and rules that Von Collins describes are backed by the latest exercise research findings, and are basic enough for anyone to incorporate. Collins' book covers such topics as: - The benefits of stretching, and how to stretch- How to vary your workouts for maximum efficiency- The value of foam rolling- How to incorporate periodization into your workout- and much moreWhether you are trying to set a new PR in your half marathons, or simply trying to do your first 5K, this book will help you.