Start Slow, Finish Fast – an Interview with Hal Higdon #198
The Brian Buffini Show
Brian Buffini
4.8 • 2.4K Ratings
🗓️ 3 March 2020
⏱️ 30 minutes
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Summary
“Keep going. Start slow and finish fast.” – Hal Higdon
Renowned runner, author and coach Hal Higdon has helped more people run longer distances that anybody else in the world. In this episode, Brian interviews Hal about the unique system he developed to help millions of average, everyday people train to run long distances.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- How Hal developed his transformative training methodology.
- Why that methodology works not only for running, but for life and business too.
- How to set a goal, stay motivated and be consistent.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide,” by Hal Higdon
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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“One of the most important things is to establish a goal. Know where you’re going to be long range – whether it’s a few months from now or a few years from now – and work towards that goal.” – Hal Higdon
“Don’t do it alone.” – Hal Higdon
“Learn from other people. Learn from other runners and enjoy life.” – Hal Higdon
“You have to continue to motivate yourself on a daily basis and keep in mind the amount of the goal.” – Hal Higdon
“It’s not how hard you train but that you continue to train over a long, long period of time.” – Hal Higdon
“Consistency is the real key in doing anything.” – Hal Higdon
“You’re born with talent to do something.” – Hal Higdon
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| 0:46.2 | Welcome to the Brian Biffini show, where we explore the mindsets, motivation, |
| 0:50.7 | and methodologies of success. Here's your host, Brian Biffini. |
| 0:56.2 | Well, the top of the morning, Tia, welcome to the Brian Biffini show. I am very excited |
| 1:17.6 | about our guest today because this man, who I just met on the phone for the first time, |
| 1:23.0 | has been a big influence in my life for many years. His name is Hal Higdon, |
| 1:27.1 | and Hal, for anyone who's ever done any kind of long distance running, or whether you've done a 5K, |
| 1:33.2 | 10K, half marathon, marathon, or all the other events are out there, Hal is the legend of how to train |
| 1:42.1 | and how to prep and how to actually run one of these long-distance runs. He's been at this a long, |
| 1:49.0 | long time. He started in high school in 1947. He's gone to the Olympic trials eight times for the |
| 1:56.0 | love of Mary, and an absolute legend. And he developed a system that was transformative in |
| 2:03.0 | helping ordinary everyday characters like myself run a half marathon or a marathon. And so, |
| 2:09.3 | Hal, it is a great honor and privilege to have you on our podcast today. Thanks for joining me. |
| 2:14.2 | It's a pleasure to be with you, Brian. |
| 2:15.9 | Well, I'm going to dive in here because we're going to talk about running. We're going to talk about |
| 2:20.5 | a little bit about your system, but I'm also going to make applications for people here today |
| 2:24.7 | who may be not runners or who even don't want to run because I believe in your system. |
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