Hal Higdon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Hal Higdon

American distance runner, writer of nonfiction, mainly, and fictional sports stories

Date of Birth: 17-Jun-1931

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession: sportswriter, athletics competitor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Hal Higdon (born June 17, 1931) is an American writer and runner.
He has contributed to Runner's World magazine longer than any other writer.
He is the author of 34 books, including the best-selling Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide.
He has worked as a freelance writer since 1959, and has written a variety of subjects including a children's book that was made into an animated feature.
He ran eight times in the United States Olympic Trials and won four World Masters Championships.
He is one of the founders of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA).