Run Smart: Using Science to Improve Performance and Expose Marathon Running’s Greatest Myths - Softcover

Professor John Brewer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472939689 ISBN 13: 9781472939685

Publisher: Bloomsbury Sport, 2017

Synopsis

Renowned marathon expert and leading sports scientist Professor John Brewer reveals why many of the concepts surrounding marathon training and running are wrong ­- and suggests how the latest sports science research transforms the way marathons should be approached.

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About the Authors

Professor John Brewer is Head of Applied Sports Science at St Mary's University. He is one of the UK's leading sports scientists and marathon specialists, due to his extensive research background in marathon running and his experience as a marathon runner. He is an advisor to the London Marathon, as well as a 19-time runner of the event. He is also employed as a London Marathon celebrity chaperone, assisting media personalities in completing the course. He is a regular contributor to various running magazines and is a popular media commentator on sports science having worked with a number of major sports organisations and teams, including the Football Association, England Football team, Team GB Handball team and England Cricket team. John Brewer is the author of the official London 2012 Olympic Games Track Athletics Training Guide.

Greg James is a familiar voice and face on radio and TV. He's the host of BBC Radio 1's breakfast show. On screen, Greg has hosted a variety of shows, most recently seen fronting BBC Children in Need. He is also a huge cricket fan and has presented many related programmes. He raised over a million pounds for Sport Relief by completing five triathlons in five cities in five days. Greg has no superpowers. In his spare time he enjoys the idea of having hobbies. But in reality, he's made all of them into work. With his former co-presenter on Radio 1, Chris Smith, he is the author of the very popular children's book series, KID NORMAL.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Sport
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472939689
• ISBN 13: 9781472939685
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192