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The complete running & marathon book.

Publisher: New York, New York : Dorling Kindersley, 2014Copyright date: ©2014Edition: First American editionDescription: 192 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781465415769
  • 1465415769
Other title:
  • Complete running and marathon book
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 796.425 23
LOC classification:
  • GV1065.17.T73 C66 2014
Contents:
Why should I run? -- The running lab. The body ; The muscles ; The heart and lungs ; The core ; The hips ; The knee ; The ankle and foot ; The running cycle ; An economic cycle ; The efficient runner ; Assessing your running style ; Assessing your running fitness -- Get ready to run. Your running goals ; Choosing your shoes ; What to wear ; Nutrition-- the essentials ; Fueling your training ; Hydration for runners ; Warming up and cooling down ; Pre- and post-run stretching ; Warm-up exercises ; Cool-down exercises ; Technique drills -- Plan your training. Good training principles ; Vary your running ; Cross-training ; How to avoid overtraining ; Planning your training ; If you are a beginner ; Advancing your training ; Keeping a training log ; Foundation program ; 5k program (3.1 miles) ; 10k program (6.2 miles) ; Half-marathon program ; Marathon program ; Strength and endurance ; Increasing your speed ; Post-race programs -- Build your strength. Core training ; Resistance training -- The race. Taper your training ; Get into the mind zone ; Fuel your performance ; Boost your fluid levels ; Tactics for the race day ; After the big race -- Essential maintenance. Avoiding injury ; Look after your feet ; Foam roller exercises ; Common complaints; Runners' injuries.
Summary: Includes tips that can help you to gain a vital competitive edge, from goal-setting and motivation to running psychology and race tactics. This book helps you assess and develop your technique under clear no-nonsense guidance with detailed visuals to help you understand what your body is going through.
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book NMC Library Stacks GV1065.17 .T73 C66 2014 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 33039001354249

Includes index.

Why should I run? -- The running lab. The body ; The muscles ; The heart and lungs ; The core ; The hips ; The knee ; The ankle and foot ; The running cycle ; An economic cycle ; The efficient runner ; Assessing your running style ; Assessing your running fitness -- Get ready to run. Your running goals ; Choosing your shoes ; What to wear ; Nutrition-- the essentials ; Fueling your training ; Hydration for runners ; Warming up and cooling down ; Pre- and post-run stretching ; Warm-up exercises ; Cool-down exercises ; Technique drills -- Plan your training. Good training principles ; Vary your running ; Cross-training ; How to avoid overtraining ; Planning your training ; If you are a beginner ; Advancing your training ; Keeping a training log ; Foundation program ; 5k program (3.1 miles) ; 10k program (6.2 miles) ; Half-marathon program ; Marathon program ; Strength and endurance ; Increasing your speed ; Post-race programs -- Build your strength. Core training ; Resistance training -- The race. Taper your training ; Get into the mind zone ; Fuel your performance ; Boost your fluid levels ; Tactics for the race day ; After the big race -- Essential maintenance. Avoiding injury ; Look after your feet ; Foam roller exercises ; Common complaints; Runners' injuries.

Includes tips that can help you to gain a vital competitive edge, from goal-setting and motivation to running psychology and race tactics. This book helps you assess and develop your technique under clear no-nonsense guidance with detailed visuals to help you understand what your body is going through.

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