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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Track & field sports, athletics
Since the outstanding success of his New Zealand athletes Snell,
Halberg, and Magee at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Arthur Lydiard's name
has been synonymous with the best training methods used by the
world's top middle- and long-distance runners. His training plans
precipitated an athletic revolution, stressing physiological
conditioning as a prerequisite to sporting effort and
long-duration, even-pace running at a strong speed as the means of
achieving success. Arthur Lydiard instructed runners and coaches in
Finland, Mexico, Venezuela, Denmark, Japan, the United States, and
New Zealand for more than 50 years and had continued to experiment
and refine his methods.Running with Lydiard contains expanded
information on exercise physiology, diet, injury prevention and
cure, discussion of Lydiard's methods, and revised training
schedules.
Although running is becoming one of the most popular sports,
learning to run properly can take time, energy and consistency. You
need to do it regularly to become good at it and until you have
achieved a certain level of competence, it is unlikely that you
will enjoy it very much, or for very long. For many runners
physical and mental barriers can stop progress. This book's
ultimate aim is to help you enjoy to run - to enjoy the feeling of
movement, to overcome inertia, to renew yourself and to boost
energy as a result. Master the Art of Running is based on the
proven principles of the Alexander Technique that encourage good
body use and greater awareness of the way your body functions and
moves. The technique teaches you how to release tension from your
back and neck and how to run without suffering from injuries. The
authors' perspective on the sport takes them into areas rarely
touched on in conventional manuals. Instead of placing importance
on speed, targets and goals it emphasises the importance of the way
you run so you can transform your training and performance.
Cracking... full of running gems, realities and giggles. Nice
work!' - Martin Yelling, Marathon Talk 'Lovely - very impressive' -
TalkSPORT 'From now on, if anyone I know mentions that they want to
start running, this will be my first recommendation' - Stuart
Heritage Best Books of 2021: Sport - Waterstones selection The
Runner's Code explores the unwritten rules of everyday running and
is essential reading for anyone who marvels at marathons, tears
round the track or simply plods round the park. Filled with smart
advice and brilliantly knowing humour, this unique celebration of
running takes the newbie and veteran alike through the secret,
nuanced and blindingly obvious rules of running to answer all the
important questions, such as: - What's the correct etiquette for
acknowledging other runners? - What should you do if you get
'caught short' on a run? - And exactly how many times can you ask
colleagues for marathon sponsorship? The book is packed with plenty
of need-to-know information to help you deliver your best running
performance, such as coping with different weather conditions,
advice on kit and clothing (how many miles can a pair of trainers
last, and is it ever appropriate to run in a mankini?) and pavement
etiquette (overtaking dawdling pedestrians on a busy street). There
are also sections on getting the best race-day nutrition, finding
the perfect running headspace and gaining maximum joy from your
running. The Runner's Code features exclusive contributions from
BBC presenters Nicky Campbell and Louise Minchin, sports writer
Henry Winter, and leading running authors Anna McNuff, Paul
Tonkinson, Rachel Cullen, Martin Yelling, Liz Yelling, Helen
Croydon and Michael Stocks. They each brilliantly reveal what they
love and what they hate about running. Written by journalist,
author and self-confessed running nut Chas Newkey-Burden, The
Runner's Code will help us to all run better and more responsibly,
while reminding us of the joy and, at times, the wonderful
absurdity of running.
The Science of Sport: Sprinting examines the scientific principles
that underpin the preparation and performance of athletics at all
levels, from grassroots to Olympic competition. Drawing on the
expertise of some of the world's leading coaches and sport science
professionals, the book presents a detailed analysis of the latest
evidence and explores the ways in which science has influenced, and
subsequently improved, the sport of sprinting. By providing an
overview of the principles of sport science and how these are
applied in practice, the book is essential reading for students and
academics, coaches and performers, physiotherapists, club doctors
and professional support staff working in the sport.
On April 23, 1929, the second annual Transcontinental Foot Race
across America, known as the Bunion Derby, was in its twenty-fifth
day. Eddie "the Sheik" Gardner, an African American runner from
Seattle, was leading the race across the Free Bridge over the
Mississippi River. Along with the signature outfit that earned him
his nickname-a white towel tied around his head, white shorts, and
a white shirt-Gardner wore an American flag, a reminder to all who
saw him run through the Jim Crow South that he was an American and
the leader of the greatest footrace in the world. Kastner traces
Gardner's remarkable journey from his birth in 1897 in Birmingham,
Alabama, to his success in Seattle, Washington, as one of the top
long-distance runners in the region, and finally to his
participation in two transcontinental footraces where he risked his
life, facing a barrage of harassment for having the audacity to
compete with white runners. Kastner shows how Gardner's
participation became a way to protest the endemic racism he faced,
heralding the future of nonviolent efforts that would be
instrumental to the civil rights movement. Shining a bright light
on his extraordinary athletic accomplishments and his heroism on
the dusty roads of America in the 1920s, Kastner gives Gardner and
other black bunioneers the attention they so richly deserve.
How much power does your human engine have? How much power do you
need for running in different conditions? How can you optimize your
training and racing performance? How can you use power meters to
improve your results? What are the ultimate limits of human
performance?The Secret of Running answers all of these questions.
All factors determining the performance in running (from 800-meter
race to marathon) are explained step by step: training, nutrition,
body weight, running form, wind, hills, temperature, running gear,
power meters and much more. Written in a crystal-clear and lively
style, this book is a wealth of information for every ambitious
runner. This title also contains brand new insights on how the
balance of the power of your human engine and the power requirement
for running in different conditions determines your performance. It
shows how power meters can be used to optimize your training,
running economy and race result. This book is lavishly illustrated
and packed with useful data. Being already a bestseller in the
Netherlands and Belgium, The Secret of Running can be considered
the ultimate textbook for all serious runners and their coaches.
Sustained success over years at the top of international
competition does not come easily in track athletics, and some
distances in particular demand higher commitment and total body
fitness of the athlete. This is just one of the many aspects
assessed in this informative and important new book by Peter Coe,
the coach behind his son's success in nine World Records and three
World Bests. The 800 and 1500m events are analysed in detail to
provide an understanding of what is required to race and win. All
vital components of event training are included from fitness
testing; mental conditioning and multi-pace training to post-event
analysis. For anyone involved in coaching middle distance running
this book will help separate the winners from the losers and
develop the conditions for successful running. There is a foreword
by Sir Roger Bannister.
At the age of thirty-one, Lucy Fry was pretty certain she knew her
limits. And here's how she felt about the component parts of
triathlon: swimming - fairly terrifying, especially in open water.
Cycling - brilliant when done on a stationary bike, indoors.
Running - sometimes fantastic, sometimes hideous. But as increasing
numbers of her female friends continued to sign up to tri, Lucy
couldn't help wondering: what was it about this exhausting pursuit
that women seemed to find so magical, so transformative? The time
had come to find out. Over one year, five triathlons and hundreds
of training hours, Lucy uncovers the ins and outs of women's
triathlon: how to wear a sports bra under a wetsuit, the
competition and camaraderie, whether getting over 'jelly legs'
makes you a more resilient human being - and finds that maybe she
doesn't know her limits after all... Funny, warm and engaging, Run,
Ride, Sink or Swim is for both the tri-curious and the dedicated
tri-hard, and for any woman looking for inspiration to make the
transition from sofa to start line.
The World Marathon Book celebrates the runners who conquer the
legendary 26.2 miles, and the races they take part in, detailing
their illustrious histories and greatest moments. It explores both
the famed city-based marathons like London, Paris and New York as
well as the more adventurous races like the Marathon du Medoc - a
must for anyone who prefers a glass of wine to than a Lucozade
while racing - or the Great Wall Marathon in China for those who
prefer a further challenge. With inspiring photography, fantastic
personal stories and essential infographic elements, this is the
book for anyone who has ever taken on, or wishes to take on, the
26.2 miles.
Trail and Mountain Running is a practical guide for runners
designed to help those who are already running off road and wanting
to improve their performance, to try longer or rougher terrain with
confidence, and those who simply want to venture from roads onto
trails and mountain paths for the first time. Divided into three
sections, the book covers: Training fundamentals - giving you all
the knowledge you need to run off road in terms of training
programme, looking after your body, kit and equipment and staying
safe in the environment. Racing - providing more detailed advice
about what to do pre, during and post race to maximize performance.
Optimizing performance - more advanced information on training and
racing, and supplementary areas such as altitude training, which
can help performance. Throughout the book advice is given relative
to four 'typical races' of different lengths and terrain; all of
which is interspersed by real life anecdotes and stories from the
authors.
The Women's Guide to Triathlon is the definitive companion for
female triathletes. Authored by the national governing body of the
sport, USA Triathlon, this landmark resource features expert
instruction and personal insights from 20 of the world's top female
coaches and athletes: Rachel Sears Casanta Sarah Haskins Stacy T.
Sims Siri Lindley Sage Rountree Sara McLarty Lindsay Hyman Margie
Shapiro Melissa Mantak Tara S. Comer Melissa Stockwell Krista
Austin Gale Bernhardt Wendy Francke Rebeccah Wassner Laurel Wassner
Shelly O'Brien Melanie McQuaid Celeste Callahan Brenda Barrera With
the latest research, proven techniques, and expert advice, this
authoritative guide addresses the unique demands of today's female
triathletes. You'll find the most effective strategies for training
and competing through all of life's stages; avoiding and overcoming
common injuries; and balancing the constant demands of the sport,
family, and work. For women, by women, The Women's Guide to
Triathlon is the one guide that every female triathlete should own.
Improve Your Marathon and Half Marathon Running is an accessible,
jargon-free guide for athletes committing to improving their
running at either distance. It provides valuable advice in
increasing competition experience and structuring more advanced
training programmes. The book covers: training plans and
principles; evolving training programmes as a runner's experience
increases; methods for cross-training in other disciplines;
principles for athletes to examine the biomechanics of their
running to improve performance; benefits of coaching, and finally,
training case histories of successful athletes.
Fifty Places to Run Before You Die is a beautifully illustrated
collection of the most exhilarating running courses in the world.
Featuring a balance of popular races (marathons, 10Ks, and
endurance runs) and scenic trails off the beaten path, as well as
interviews with accomplished runners and leaders of respected
running organizations, this book divulges the details that make
each venue unique-and plenty of tips for those who aspire to run
there. Readers will discover events and courses both national and
international, including the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc in France,
the New York City Marathon, the Vancouver Sun Run, the Grand
Canyon, the Dolomites in Italy, and the Great Ocean Road Marathon
in Australia. Fifty Places to Run Before You Die is an essential
travel companion for runners of all levels seeking to conquer new
terrain while breaking personal records.
Guardian's Best Sports Books of 2014 SHORTLISTED FOR THE CROSS
BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2015 LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL
SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2015 In Chase Your Shadow, journalist
and author John Carlin tells the gripping story of Oscar
Pistorius's tragic journey from sporting icon to accused murderer.
Before Valentine's Day of 2013, Pistorius was best known as an
extraordinary athlete, the 'Blade Runner' who became the first
amputee in history to compete in the Olympics. Everything changed
after he shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead in the early
hours of 14 February. Overnight, the Olympian's status as a role
model was replaced by tales of erratic behaviour and a violent dark
side. With unique access to Pistorius himself, as well as to his
friends and family, Carlin paints a portrait of a complex
personality, a man whose heroic rise and even more dramatic fall is
one of the most remarkable sports stories ever told.
Triathlons - three separate and gruelling tests of endurance in
their own right, all rolled into on epic test of mind, body, and
determination. Comprised of long distance running, swimming, and
cycling, triathlons are the pinnacle of human endurance, taken on
by men and women with a burning ambition to push themselves to the
very limit. In the pages that follow you will discover
inspirational quotes and words of wisdom that will make you smile
and reach for your running shoes/swimming gear/cycling helmet with
renewed vigour, learn need-to-know stuff, history, and tips from
the experts. It might also become your passion, as you discover
what it really takes to become a triathlete. The Little Book of
Triathlon is a journey on to a path that is less trodden, but rich
in fulfilment, self-discovery, and everything in-between. On your
marks, set... and on we go.
Since the outstanding success of his New Zealand athletes Snell,
Halberg, and Magee at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Arthur Lydiard’s
name has been synonymous with the best training methods used by the
world’s top middle- and long-distance runners. Arthur Lydiard’s
methods are just as relevant today as they were 60 years ago and
are still used by top athletes looking to enhance their
performance. This new edition presents Lydiard’s high-performance
training techniques and includes systematic, detailed training
programs based on his definition of fitness. Each runner can tailor
the programs to his or her goal. Also included are tips for the
best running gear, nutrition, preventing injury, and therapy, and
the book even delves into the relationship between the coach and
the athlete—making it a must-have for all runners and coaches
High Performance Long Distance Running is a book for serious
long-distance runners from 5,000 metres to the marathon. It covers
every aspect of the preparation required by an elite-performance
athlete and the author argues that absolutely nothing should be
left to chance.
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