A comprehensive resource for fitness and competitive runners aged 30 and older, Mastering Running proves that age is no obstacle to excellence. With information and advice on topics that matter most to older runners, Mastering Running provides master-specific drills, exercises, and training plans. Run faster, stronger, and longer—and remain injury free. With Mastering Running, regardless of your age, optimal performance and new personal bests await. Cathy Utzschneider, highly accomplished and renowned masters runner and coach, has created the definitive guide for runners, athletes, and fitness buffs. Runners from 30 to 100 will benefit from the targeted approach that covers these aspects: Evaluating and refining running form to improve speed and endurance Exercises, stretches, and routines to prevent common age-related injuries Training programs for the mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon Proven strategies, used by today's top runners, that shave seconds off your time Mastering Running contains all the advice and instruction you'd expect from an elite-level coach. With details on segmenting, front running, tapering, recovering, and fueling, Mastering Running is the one guide you'll rely on time and again for a lifetime of serious running. Contents Foreword Introduction: The Lure of Masters Running Part I: The Masters Runner Chapter 1: Masters Runners—The Never-Ending Pursuit Chapter 2: Understanding Runners and Aging Chapter 3: Meeting the Challenge of Aging Chapter 4: Biomechanics of Good Form Chapter 5: Warding Off Injuries Chapter 6: Flexibility and Stretching Part II: Training Chapter 7: Goal Setting for Fitness and Competition Chapter 8: Getting Faster Chapter 9: Getting Stronger Part III: Event-Specific Training Programs Chapter 10: Mile and 5K Chapter 11: 10K and Half Marathon Chapter 12: Marathon Part IV: Competing Chapter 13: Race Strategy Chapter 14: Beyond the Standard Events
- ISBN: 9781450459723
- Editorial: HUMAN KINETICS PUBLISHERS
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 240
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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