Training Young Distance Runners by Russell R. Pate and Larry Greene (2014, Trade Paperback)

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Coaches of distance runners ages 12 to 18 years. Secondary audiences: Serious distance runners in their teens. To a lesser extent, parents of young distance runners. Title Training Young Distance Runners.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherHuman Kinetics
ISBN-101450468845
ISBN-139781450468848
eBay Product ID (ePID)201554285

Product Key Features

Number of Pages256 Pages
Publication NameTraining Young Distance Runners
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
SubjectCoaching / General, Physical Education, Running & Jogging, Children's & Youth Sports
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSports & Recreation, Education
AuthorRussell R. Pate, Larry Greene
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight19.2 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"It's all here! Science you can understand, nutrition that makes sense, how to race, and how to train, all spelled out for coach, parent, or aspiring young runner." Tom Heinonen-- Coach of University of Oregon Running Club, 2004-2014, University of Oregon Women's Track Coach, 1977-2003 "Authors Larry Greene and Russell Pate, in their acclaimed book Training Young Distance Runners, provide coaches with the latest scientific information to maximize individual potential in teen distance runners." Mel Williams-- Participant in More Than 100 marathons, Author of Nutrition for Health, Fitness & Sport "Training Young Distance Runners skillfully integrates sport science into the specific, age-appropriate design of youth endurance training programs. I resoundingly recommend this book as a 'must read' resource for all coaches of young runners." Dr. Jeffrey I. Messer-- Girls' Cross-Country Coach and Track-&-Field Coach, Desert Vista High School Professor of Exercise Physiology, "It's all here! Science you can understand, nutrition that makes sense, how to race, and how to train, all spelled out for coach, parent, or aspiring young runner." Tom Heinonen-- Coach of University of Oregon Running Club, 2004-2014, University of Oregon Women's Track Coach, 1977-2003 "Authors Larry Greene and Russell Pate, in their acclaimed book Training Young Distance Runners , provide coaches with the latest scientific information to maximize individual potential in teen distance runners." Mel Williams-- Participant in More Than 100 marathons, Author of Nutrition for Health, Fitness & Sport " Training Young Distance Runners skillfully integrates sport science into the specific, age-appropriate design of youth endurance training programs. I resoundingly recommend this book as a 'must read' resource for all coaches of young runners." Dr. Jeffrey I. Messer-- Girls' Cross-Country Coach and Track-&-Field Coach, Desert Vista High School Professor of Exercise Physiology
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal796.42/52
Table Of ContentPart I: Running Fundamentals Chapter 1 Peak Development Chapter 2 Teen Physiology Chapter 3 Optimal Nutrition Chapter 4 Champion Psyche Chapter 5 Form Fundamentals Part II: Training and Racing Programs Chapter 6 General Training Chapter 7 Race-Specific Training Chapter 8 Program Building Chapter 9 Planning Training Chapter 10 Dealing with Setbacks
SynopsisCoaches of distance runners ages 12 to 18 years. These runners may be cross country athletes, track athletes participating in longer events, or road racers. Secondary audiences: Serious distance runners in their teens. To a lesser extent, parents of young distance runners., As the best-selling guide in the sport, Training Young Distance Runners has helped countless runners achieve their best times, avoid injuries, and improve their performance progressively from season to season. Updated, expanded, and enhanced, this new edition further solidifies its standing as a must-have for athletes and coaches in cross country, track and field, and road racing. Running experts Larry Greene and Russ Pate combine the latest research with training, development, and conditioning plans from the most successful high school and college programs in the world. You'll learn to optimize performance through tempo running, interval training, and technique work to improve form. You'll gain a competitive advantage with expert advice and strategies for event-specific training, avoiding injuries, and overcoming setbacks. With guidelines for designing customized daily, weekly, and seasonal programs--as well as coverage of hot topics including nutritional supplements, barefoot running and minimalist shoes, and gearing training to the specific needs of girls and boys-- Training Young Distance Runners is the most complete and current training guide for the sport. Essential reading for coaches, parents, and young runners, this book has everything you need to get and stay ahead of the pack.
LC Classification NumberGV1061.18.C45G74

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