You have found your personal mentor in Field Event Training for the sport of Track and Field. Gain or expand your knowledge utilizing Coach Steve Silvey's many years of track & field and cross country coaching experience. Coach Silvey has produced numerous Olympians and World Championship performers and medalists. This is one of his finest books ever produced with over 191 pages of important coaching information and sample workouts. Let Coach Steve Silvey share his coaching secrets that have produced many national championship teams and athletes. Let Coach Steve Silvey share his coaching secrets that have produced many national championship teams and athletes. Coach Silvey has coached at the University of Arkansas, University of Oregon, Blinn College, Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University. This special field event training book for track & field comes with a detailed training program for the High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, Shot Put and the Discus for improving athletic performance. The book also contains numerous articles on field event training, speed training, nutrition & much more.

This book was written primarily to share a story of God's grace and love. The book is both inspirational and informative. As a point of reference, in the first chapter, I give the reader information regarding my background in terms of growing up as a Christian and my passion for sports and exercise. Additionally, I share a little of my goal-oriented personality. As the chapters progress, I take the reader on a course that begins with making the decision to begin running as a form of exercise. I share information on specific training programs one can follow for various stages of development. For example, I initially discuss training for a 5K (3.1 miles) race. I continue to develop training programs and racing strategies for longer races. I accomplish this promotion of information in the context of sharing stories of various events encountered by myself and with my running group. Throughout each chapter, I draw a parallel between running, racing or exercising to our walk with God. The story culminates in preparing for and running my first marathon race. I share how God was very much present with me that day. In an appendix, I provide useful exercises one can perform to gain strength and develop a lean body.

Smoothie. Doesn't that word just roll off the tongue nicely? The smoothie has to be one of the greatest inventions (or accidents) in the world of food. But for the runner, it can be one of our best friends. A smoothie can be the perfect recovery food after a long run, provide fuel before a workout and offer a quick and nutritious meal on the go. CJ Has Been a Big Fan of Smoothies For Years Not only are there endless combinations that taste great, but these same combinations can do wonders for your health. In every smoothie CJ makes, at least one fruit is listed in the ingredients. Some will have more. But in his humble opinion, when you remove fruit, you no longer have a smoothie on your hands. What You'll Get: Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Smoothie Prep What To Eat Before The Run 8 Pre-Run Fuel Smoothie Recipes What To Eat After The Run 8 Post-Run Recovery Smoothie Recipes Finding Your Ideal (Racing) Weight 8 Raw Green Smoothie Recipes 8 Healthy Dessert Smoothie Recipes Plus, a special bonuses at the end CJ looks forward to exploring the world of smoothies with you as we seek to give our bodies what they truly crave both before and after a run.

A comprehensive insight into how to develop the Horizontal Jumper. Detailing every aspect of long term preparation, training periodization, technical guidelines, and much more. Chapter breakdowns include: 1) Introduction to the horizontal jumps, a look at past, present, and future jumpers and details of all the major jumps in history. 2) Detailed breakdown of all technical components related to the long and triple jump. Step by step picture guides, common errors and corrections, and strongly contested topics all included. 3) A look at every physical component needed for success in the horizontal jumps. You will learn exactly what is required and where the training focus should lie. The chapter concludes with descriptions of specific testing protocols and detailed evaluation tables for both the men's and women's event standards. 4) Discusses many training methods and principles related to the development of event specific physical abilities. Concludes with information on recovery methods, the prevention of overtraining and more. 5) How the individual training components are periodized throughout the training year. Detailed information on exercise progressions, periodization styles, load manipulation and exercise choice included. 6) The recipe for success. How everything fits together into a comprehensive structured training program. Breakdown of the training phases and how to structure your short and long term planning. Including the USA and European training set up and philosophies, various methods of periodization, tapering and peaking guidelines, detailed graphs, tables, charts and more. 7) Fully periodized coach/athlete ready training programs in 3 different training styles. Includes each phase of preparation, competition guidelines and peak competition set ups. 8) Event specific exercise pictures and detailed description. Includes plyometric, special weight training, and ballistic training exercises along with a secondary exercise training inventory and description guide. Final Thoughts: Includes 101 tips for horizontal jumpers and closing words. Overall the book is packed full of information, thoughts and opinions, pictures, graphs, tables and charts, tips and tidbits on every facet of jumps training, and is a guaranteed interesting read. From the serious professional to the high school coach, if you are interested in the jumps or in track and field training in general this is a must have addition to your library.

A special book designed for parents, coaches and athletes to improve HURDLE performance. You have found your personal mentor in Hurdle Training. Gain or expand your knowledge utilizing Coach Steve Silvey's many years of Hurdle & Speed training/track and field coaching experience. Coach Silvey has produced numerous Olympians and World Championship performers and medalists. This is his finest and largest book ever produced with over 188 pages of important coaching information and sample workouts. Let Coach Steve Silvey share his coaching secrets that have produced many national championship teams and athletes. Coach Silvey has coached at the University of Arkansas, University of Oregon, Blinn College, Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University. This book comes with a detailed hurdle training program for improving hurdle performances and numerous articles on hurdle training, nutrition & much more.

You have found your personal mentor in Distance Training. Gain or expand your knowledge utilizing Coach Steve Silvey's many years of track & field and cross country coaching experience. Coach Silvey has produced numerous Olympians and World Championship performers and medalists. This is his finest and largest book ever produced with over 190 pages of important coaching information and sample workouts. Let Coach Steve Silvey share his coaching secrets that have produced many national championship teams and athletes. Coach Silvey has coached at the University of Arkansas, University of Oregon, Blinn College, Texas A&M University & Texas Tech University. This book comes with a detailed distance training programs for both middle school and high school athletes for improving race performance and numerous articles on training, nutrition & much more.

Despu s del diagn stico m dico desalentador y saber que poco a poco perder a la movilidad en todo mi cuerpo, aceptar y asumir la dolorosa enfermedad y comprender el gran valor que tiene el dar un paso, s lo un paso a la vez y decidir que mientras pudiera y Dios me lo permitiera me mantendr a en movimiento corriendo, trotando o caminando, comienza una aventura en kil metros, que a n a contra diagn stico me ha ayudado a mejorar por mucho mi estado de salud, encontrando a lo largo de este reto, lecciones de vida que deseo compartir contigo en estas p ginas, con el nico fin que t, amigo lector, encuentres una esperanza, una motivaci n o una puerta abierta hacia el poder del movimiento, la convicci n, el esfuerzo, la buena actitud ante las circunstancias y de fe. Tambi n con el fin de que esto te lleve a lograr tu propio prop sito, a disfrutar y hacer de cada momento de tu vida, el paso peque ito que te llevar a tu propio gran marat n.

A series of short running stories by an accomplished Midwestern runner, who has been running for over 50 years. The stories are inspiring for new runners and also for those runners who have been running for many years. The stories show how a running career evolves and begins with self and later encompasses family members, first son and daughter and latter grandchildren.

Anyone can coach a team or individual to merely run faster. That's the easy part. Consistently achieving greater improvement than the competition is the signature of "VOQ Training," embracing the continuous cycle between Cross Country and Track, with each sport building off of the other in complementary fashion. This is made possible by the sprint inspired, Volume-of-Quality principles of the Inverted Pyramid and a careful attention to preventing injuries.
Combining traits of a training manual with program-building tools, plus enough back story to add personality to the workouts, there truly is something for everyone. "VOQ Training" is written primarily for High School and College coaches, but also for scholastic athletes seeking a maximized summer training plan. Additional suggestions are provided for tailoring the program to self-coached distance runners of all levels and racing objectives.
"Dan Kaplan has hit the nail on the head with this one. "VOQ Training" is the product of an expert coach giving his all for individuals who seek to find training routines that really work. The Inverted Pyramid philosophy allows focused flow toward peak performance. Thanks Dan for offering years of thought and expertise This is a must read for all." -- Dave Johnson, M.ED. Special Education, Decathlon Olympic Medalist, Corban University / Director of Athletics.
"This little gem is ... both innovative and comprehensive ... I feel safe recommending "VOQ" to any and all trying to flesh out their library, especially those who need to inject some different perspectives into stagnant thought patterns or philosophies." -- Russ Ebbets, editor Track Coach magazine (part of Track & Field News and USATF), Winter 2012 Issue #198.
" "VOQ Training"] has a lot of foundation to what, when, where, how and why - more than most do." -- Kelly Sullivan, Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach, Oregon State University. USATF Men's Distance Development Chair 1992-2004.
For a preview of the full introduction, visit www.VOQTraining.com.

The Secret Book of Running is an irreverent training manual for runners of all ability levels, covering everything from the 5K to the marathon. When it comes to the sport of running, it is generally understood that over 99% of all entrants in a competitive race will lose. In non-competitive running, it is generally understood that if a runner finishes their normal route in a slower-than-usual time, they will also feel as if they have lost. The Secret Book of Running is the ultimate irreverent training manual to help runners deal with these feelings of defeat. As funny as it is informational, Martin's guide references common frustrations, observations, and joys that come with the sport. And because of the seemingly constant feeling of failure, his guide to running is also designed to help athletes of all ages and skill levels get the most out of their bodies and improve their performance. Offering myth-busting insights on coaching, nutrition, training methods, and more in an irreverent and approachable style, he speaks the language of runners but with an accent all his own. In fact, the book promotes the Jealousy, Anger, and Resentment (JAR) method of training to access the emotions needed to fuel your performance, run better than ever, and finally beat your competition. Full of insights and actionable tools and tips, this definitive and definitely hilarious guide for runners of every level is unlike any other running book currently available. A necessity for anyone looking to run their first race, their fastest race ever, or just fast enough to beat their competition, The Secret Book of Running acknowledges that runners are often their own worst enemies when it comes to training and racing and uses a great deal of humor along with the research and lessons learned from years of experience to help inspire, educate, and motivate runners of every level to improve.

Robin Harvie was a fairly ordinary runner. He ran his first marathon after a bet. Then he found that although he couldn't run fast, he could run long distances- very long. A casual hobby turned into a 120-miles-a-week obsession, and a training route along the River Thames morphed into a promise to himself that he would tackle the oldest and toughest footrace on earth: the Spartathlon from Athens to Sparta. This race, a recreation of Pheidippides's legendary journey, is 150 miles long, crosses two mountain ranges, and is the toughest race on the ultradistance runner's calendar. It isn't at all ordinary. p class="MsoNormal"Harvie's experience- from the mundanity of daily training routes to the extreme tests of the desert's scorching heat and the darkest hours of the night- reveals the profoundly intoxicating experience of running, and the ways in which every mile taken is both a step further into the unknown and a pace deeper into the self.

Racing an Iron Distance Triathlon is a one-stop shop for any and all athletes that are racing an Ironman. Whether you are training for your first Ironman or your tenth, this book has something for everyone. Bottom line- the guidance in this book will streamline your Ironman experience, cutting out wasted time in lines and on your feet. Topics included in this book are: 1. Nutrition A comprehensive section on nutrition, starting seven (7) days prior to race day, taking your through the end of the race. This section includes detailed nutritional breakdowns of the most popular nutritional products available to triathletes. Topics such as nutrient distribution, carbohydrate loading and on-course nutrition are covered in great detail, complete with a race tested and proven sample meal plan for carbohydrate loading. 2. Pacing The ultimate guide to pacing an racing zones, to include swimming, cycling and running. With easy testing protocols and corresponding tables, you will know beyond a doubt what your proper swim pace, cycling power output or heart rate and running pace or heart rate should be in order for you to have your best day. 3. Race Site What to expect at the race site, what you need to bring with you and what you need to do before the big day. 4. Equipment and Accessories A comprehensive list of equipment and accessories that you will need for the big day. 5. Transition and Special Needs Bags Another comprehensive description laying out everything that you will need for your special needs and transition bags, along with the logic behind each item.

Whether you're a recreational jogger or a competitive road racer, or you're thinking of taking up running, you'd be well advised to read this volume of essays and advice by a former cross-country and track-and-field coach who has raced every distance from five kilometers to fifty miles. The author lays out the history of the pastime-as well as advances in technology, scientific research, and training strategies-in an often amusing fashion. This is both a "how-to" and "why-to" manual, which just might find a special place in your library and your heart.

For more than a decade, Marion Jones was hailed as the "the fastest woman on the planet." At the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, she became the first woman ever to win five medals at one Olympics. That same year, the Associated Press and ESPN named her Athlete of the Year. She was on the cover of "Vogue" and "Time." She seemed to have it all--fame, fortune, talent, and international acclaim. Now she is a convicted felon.

The trouble started in 2003 when she lied to federal agents about her use of a performance-enhancing drug and her knowledge of a check fraud scam. In 2007, no longer able to live with the lies, she admitted the truth. In a sad end to what seemed like a storybook career, she was stripped of her medals, and her track-and-field records were wiped from the books.

She was incarcerated at Carswell federal prison in Fort Worth, Texas--a prison known for its violence and abuse. While there, she kept herself in shape and her sanity intact by running on a dirt track and a treadmill in the prison's improvised weight room. But her imprisonment was not the end for Marion Jones. In fact, it marked a new beginning. She is now using her story to change the lives of people the world over and inspire others who, like her, face obstacles that seem insurmountable.

"On the Right Track "is the candidly told story of how Marion came to grips with her lies and the consequences of her actions, and how she found meaning in all of it. What she tells her children and has now applied to her own life is that when you make a mistake, you admit it, you accept the consequences, you move on, you make the wrong a right. She teaches her children and others to take a break and pause before making impulsive and potentially harmful decisions.

At the heart of this book are real issues that we all face: learning to grow through pain; making decisions that will help us far into the future; overcoming failure and discouragement; and applying practical principles that point the way to personal and spiritual breakthrough.

GET FIT, GET FAST, AND GO FARTHER WITH OLYMPIC RUNNER KARA GOUCHER'S COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO RUNNING FOR WOMEN
KARA GOUCHER is crazy, madly, head-over-heels in love with running, and she wants to help you feel that love, too. Whether you're just getting started or already a seasoned runner, this is the book that will take you to the next level. "Kara Goucher's Running for Women "contains her expertise, tips, and tricks targeted specifically at female runners to help you become a better, happier, healthier, and more fulfilled runner. She'll teach you how to:
- GET STARTED WITH THE RIGHT GEAR
- BUILD A SUCCESSFUL SUPPORT TEAM
- FIND THE RIGHT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOU
- OVERCOME PSYCHOLOGICAL SETBACKS
- BALANCE RUNNING WITH FAMILY AND WORK
- AND MUCH MORE
Designed to fit your busy lifestyle, "Kara Goucher's Running for Women "is packed with quick tips, pearls of running wisdom, and sample training schedules and nutrition plans, as well as sections dedicated to running during and after pregnancy, managing the special challenges of the female athlete's body, and maintaining a balance between sporting and family life. "Kara Goucher's Running for Women "is the ultimate guide for women who want to train for the gold or simply discover their personal best.

Barefoot running is the hottest trend in athletics today, spurred by the bestselling Born to Run, and the subsequent popularity of Vibram Five Fingers toe shoes. Should you do it? And how do you start? With a focus on injury prevention for middle-of-the pack runners, this easy to read "why and how of barefoot running" opens with the author's own transformation from barefoot sceptic to barefoot advocate, and draws from 100 years of scientific research on barefooting, as well as interviews with podiatrists and with barefoot running moms and dads across America.
Is the soft sand of the beach a great starting point? As we hit middle-age, won't our feet need cushioning to avert back pain and knee pain? Don't bare feet smell? The answers may surprise you. If you run with pain, or if fear of pain keeps you biking or swimming when you'd really rather be running: this book is for you.

This book is an inspirational journey seen through the eyes, mind, and heart of Alexandra Panayotou, an ultra endurance athlete who ran 2010 km in 31 days, promoting the European Athletics Championships - Barcelona 2010. Apart from taking you through the, at times, harrowing days and torturous nights, she will also take you with her on her inner voyage, allowing you to follow her thoughts and her emotions, and to participate in her struggles and triumphs. Motivational for both runners and non-runners alike, this book talks about reaching one's goals through personal excellence.