Training for Young Distance Runners: Technique-Conditioning-Racing - Softcover

Greene, Lawrence S.; Pate, Russell R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 087322406X ISBN 13: 9780873224062

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, 1996

Synopsis

This text aims to help runners and coaches understand how much to run at various stages of development and how to design appropriate training programmes.

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Review

""""Excellent teaching tool for young runners and their coaches. A comprehensive guide that goes beyond the basics of how to develop a successful training plan.""" Gina Procaccio Head women's track & field and cross country coach Villanova University """Anyone who has ever wondered when to begin, how much to do, and what types of activities should be part of a youth training program will find this to be an up-to-date, thoughtful, and effective guide.""" Don Kardong Senior Writer, "Runners World" Placed 4th in 1976 Olympic marathon """This book covers every aspect of distance training for teenage runners. Filled with the latest science-based training advice, it certainly will help young runners achieve their performance goals.""" Paul Jorgensen Head girls and boys cross country coach Flathead High School (MT) """Training for Young Distance Runners is a must read for all coaches. This book provides the reader with great scientific knowledge that is needed in creating your own coaching style.""" Beth Alford-Sullivan Head women's track & field and cross country coach "

About the Author

Larry Greene is an exercise physiologist at the University of Colorado. Russ Pate is recognised as a leading researcher in the field with a PhD in Exercise Physiology and a specialty in youth exercise. Both authors are former young runners.

Edition details

• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 087322406X
• ISBN 13: 9780873224062
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208