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Conditioning for Marathon Runners and Endurance Athletes enables marathon runners and athletes to understand the conditioning process, which is essential if they are to maximize their performance results, and also reduce the possibility of injury, which is of considerable importance given the repetitive nature of the events.
Covers suppling, core-stability training, circuits an... [click here for more]
Aimed at both athletes involved in competitive middle distance running and their coaches, this invaluable volume, based on the author’s forty years’ experience in athletics, is essential reading for all those who wish to improve their performance.
Throughout the book the author adopts a practical coaching approach based on sound principles and on the belief that nothing be lef... [click here for more]
Speed, and how it can be increased, is of prime importance in all sport and, in its purest athletic form, speed is synonymous with sprinting.
In this clearly written, well-illustrated and comprehensive book, the author offers practical advice on the many crucial factors that need to be taken into account in order to maximise the sprinter’s performance. Consideration is given t... [click here for more]
The popularity of the marathon and half marathon has increased dramatically in recent years as growing numbers of people have become aware of the life-changing experiences and the health benefits that result from training for, and competing in, a 13.1 - or 26.2 - mile race. Notwithstanding this, marathons and half marathons are extremely testing endurance races and entrants need to be properly ... [click here for more]
This is the first book on the new strength training technique called Human Resistance Training. It does away with weights and other exercise equipment and relies entirely on the resistance provided by a human partner or trainer. Contains 55 exercises for all essential muscle groups, with clear descriptions and illustrated with blac & white photographs. Whether you're a casual fi... [click here for more]
Nutrition for Marathon Running describes how the ‘running body’ works and explains why performance in a marathon is so highly influenced by what a runner eats and drinks.
The special dietary requirements of vegetarians, females, veterans and diabetic runners are all covered and information about running in hot and cold climates. By the end of the book, readers should be ... [click here for more]
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