Product Description

This text integrates scientific principles about how the body adapts to training with practical information on designing individualized training programmes for middle- and long-distance runners. It covers: the biomechanics and biochemistry of running; goal-setting for competitive runners; developing a plan for total body fitness; strategies for successful racing from the 800-metre through the marathon; integrating psychological and psychiological aspects of athlete development; and stress management.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #69999 in Books
• Published on: 1997-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 435 pages

Synopsis
This text integrates scientific principles about how the body adapts to training with practical information on designing individualized training programmes for middle- and long-distance runners. It covers: the biomechanics and biochemistry of running; goal-setting for competitive runners; developing a plan for total body fitness; strategies for successful racing from the 800-metre through the marathon; integrating psychological and psychiological aspects of athlete development; and stress management.

Customer Reviews

A Running Bible for Every Coach
This book pulls together everything you ned to know about running and coaching. I use this as my bible when coaching my cross country runners.

Comprehensive
A really comprehensive book on all aspects of running. I am sure it will become a reference book for all serious runners. The only book that can match "Better Training for Distance Runners" would be "Lore of Running".

Excellent primer on training for the serious runner
Of all the books on training runners, this on book offers the most comprehensive explaination of what it take to get to the other level. Although its aim is for serious runners and coaches, it can be used as a reference guide for those 'tweener runners who are not weekend warriors but neither national class or better atheletes. This is a great book that I wished were around when I was in high school. If you ever wanted to run that sub 4:00 mile then this is where you would learn how to do it. Great book!