Runner's World Best: Competitive RunningAdam Bean A concise, illustrated reference outlines the benefits of competitive running, counseling athletes of any level on basic principles of various races from 5K runs to marathon competitions, in a guide that covers such topics as nutrition, hydration, and strength and flexibility training. Original. |
Contents
Introduction | 6 |
Your First Race | 12 |
Running in Extreme Weather | 18 |
Eating and Drinking for Racing | 24 |
THE TRAINING PLANS | 35 |
COMPLEMENTING YOUR TRAINING | 75 |
Index | 84 |
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Runner's World Best: Competitive Running: Competitive Running The Editors of Runner's World Magazine No preview available - 2006 |
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15 minutes easy 5-K race 6x100 m including 8:00 goal pace aerobic intervals Amby Burfoot body calories carbohydrate chat while running coach decelerate Easy runs energy bar fartlek faster feel feet finish fluid FS S TOTAL full recovery gradually HAL HIGDON half-marathon pace hour incl including 6:00 TUT jogging jump keep lactic acid layers long runs long training runs MARATHON RACE maximum heart rate mi 4 mi miles muscles Pace intervals PI Plyometrics race day race pace relaxed repetitions Rest 3.2 km Rest 4 mi Rest 5K race Rest Rest Rest yd Runner's World Complete runners shoes short slower Speed intervals sports drink stamina stretch stride sweat Taper Rest target heart rate tempo runs TOTAL 1 Rest Total uphill TRAINER'S TIP TUT Rest uphill time TUT VO2 Max Walk to full wear weather weekly distance workout World Complete Book