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Advanced Running
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Expanding beyond traditional running, this guide explores cross-country, trail, mountain running, adventure racing, ultrarunning, and triathlons, including tailored training schedules. Whether aiming for competition success or personal advancement, this manual equips readers with practical, step-by-step instruction to optimise their running skills and performance.
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This book is ideal for experienced runners seeking to improve their competitive edge, athletes preparing for marathons or triathlons, and enthusiasts ready to tackle advanced training regimes and diverse running disciplines.
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See moreHow to train for both sport and competition running, including individual preparation plans, advanced schedules and expert advice on every aspect, all shown in over 280 photographs.
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Advanced Running by Elizabeth Hufton includes information on training for both sport and competition, providing individual running plans, advanced schedules, and expert advice, all illustrated with over 280 photographs. It guides you on improving your running performance for events from 5K and 10K races to advanced and elite marathons.
The book includes strength exercise sequences, skills and drills, along with advice on enhancing your form and endurance levels. You'll find expert tips on pre-run and post-run nutrition, high protein diets, sports-specific fuels, race recovery, and improving your mental attitude.
Guidance is offered on extending your running repertoire, featuring sections on cross-country and trail running, mountain running, adventure racing, and ultrarunning. A special section on triathlons introduces training sessions, Olympic distance training, and individual schedules for different events.
With step-by-step instruction and over 280 photographs, Advanced Running serves as the complete practical guide to optimising your skills and maximising your performance.
Whether you aspire to join the elite or simply enhance your capabilities, this book provides a comprehensive guide featuring advanced running from 5K and 10K races to marathons and triathlons. Covered topics include speedwork, strength training, and hydration.
This expert manual delivers practical information on competition running, with training programmes and guidance on appropriate nutrition and exercise. It encompasses all popular events, from sprint and middle-distance racing to fast long-distance racing, marathons, off-road and ultrarunning, triathlons, and adventure racing. Essential reading for anyone aiming to run successfully at a higher level.
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ISBN: 9781780190181
Publisher: Anness Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 December 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Southwater
Illustration: over 280 colour photographs
Audience: General / adult
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Weight: 0g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Elizabeth Hufton is a health and fitness journalist who has written widely on exercise, nutrition, women's health and injuries, and running for beginners through to competitive athletes. Since 2004 she has worked for Runner's World magazine, the world's best-selling running title, and has helped to devise training plans for Cancer Research UK's 10K and Race for Life series. Elizabeth is a veteran of many marathons, with a personal best time of 3:28:04; she has competed in countries as far apart as Russia and Thailand, and has led pace groups in the London Marathon.
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