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Art of Running Faster

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ISBN-10: 0736095500

ISBN-13: 9780736095501

Edition: 2012

Authors: Julian Goater, Don Melvin

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List price: $26.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Publication date: 3/9/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 216
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

Julian Goater is a former world-class runner. He has competed in numerous championships, including the World Championships, the Commonwealth Games, European Championships and World Cross Country Championships. His times for 5,000 and 10,000 meters remain among the fastest ever by a British athlete.Since retiring from competing, Julian has been coaching runners of all abilities. His athletes continue to achieve remarkable results by focusing on modifying their running techniques and training prescriptions. Julian has been active in road running, cross country running, duathlon and triathlon. He has won gold twice in his age group at the World Duathlon Championships, and has also won the…    

Julian Goater is a former world-class runner. He has competed in numerous championships, including the World Championships, the Commonwealth Games, European Championships and World Cross Country Championships. His times for 5,000 and 10,000 meters remain among the fastest ever by a British athlete.Since retiring from competing, Julian has been coaching runners of all abilities. His athletes continue to achieve remarkable results by focusing on modifying their running techniques and training prescriptions. Julian has been active in road running, cross country running, duathlon and triathlon. He has won gold twice in his age group at the World Duathlon Championships, and has also won the…    

Preface
Introduction
Building the Base
Pushing the Limits: The Secrets to Running Faster
Aiming True: Every Run Should Have a Purpose
Running With Skill: Running Technique Shapes Performance
Gearing Up for Success: Balancing Stride Length and Cadence
Flexible You: The Essentials of Stretching
Take a Deep Breath: Breathing Is Your Vital Capacity
Going Clubbing: The Benefits of Running Clubs
Sharpening the Knife
The Ups and Downs of Running: The Importance of Hill Training
Strength in the Fields: The Cross Country Tradition
Running Round in Circles: Speed Is of the Essence
Ouch, That Hurts! Preventing and Recovering from Injury
All in Your Head: Mental Strategies and More
Reaching Your Peak: Periodization and Your Best Performance
Appendix
Index
About the Authors