Runner's World The Cutting-Edge Runner How to Use the Latest Science and Technology to Run Longer, Stronger, and Faster

by Fitzgerald, Matt

• ISBN13: 9781594860911
• ISBN10: 1594860912
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-18
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

For runners who want to run stronger, longer, and faster, there's much more to gain from the sport than what a pair of running shoes and the pavement can offer. In fact, hundreds of researchers have devoted their careers to studying the science and technology of what makes a human being move faster on two legs.

Author Biography

MATT FITZGERALD, runner, triathlete, and coach, is a former editor and current contributor for Triathlete magazine. He writes articles for such national publications as Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Outside, Fitness Runner, and the Runner's World Web site, and serves as managing editor of the sports nutrition Web site, Pioneering Muscles.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	viii
Introduction: Don't Get Left Behind	ix
The Right Stuff: The Physiology of Speed and Endurance	1	(21)
An Experiment of One: Training Scientifically	22	(19)
Precision Preparation: Training by Intensity	41	(25)
World-Class Workouts: A Complete Training Menu	66	(19)
Step-by-Step: The Art of Periodization	85	(24)
Beyond Running: Why and How to Cross-Train	109	(32)
Running Right: How to Improve Your Stride	141	(22)
A Solid Foundation: Feet, Footwear, and Running Surfaces	163	(20)
Bouncing Back: Maximizing Recovery	183	(20)
Health First: Beating Injuries	203	(21)
Powering Muscles: Cutting-Edge Exercise Nutrition	224	(23)
Mind Over Miles: Cutting-Edge Mental Training	247	(19)
Index	266