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 0880115300
- ISBN13 9780880115308
- Publish Date 14 March 1997
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 17 April 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Human Kinetics Publishers
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 445
- Language English