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.
- ISBN10 0873227271
- ISBN13 9780873227278
- Publish Date January 1992 (first published January 1991)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 16 December 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Human Kinetics Publishers
- Format Paperback
- Pages 312
- Language English