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

Greene, Lawrence S.; Pate, Russell R.

 
9780873224062: Training for Young Distance Runners: Technique-Conditioning-Racing

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.

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9780736050913: Training for Young Distance Runners

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ISBN 10:  0736050914 ISBN 13:  9780736050913
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, 2004
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