Middle And Long Distances

Contemporary Theory, Technique and Training. Jess Jarver, ed. An important compilation of recent articles and research findings on middle and long distance running from authorities the world over: Philip Moore (Australia), Noel Montrucchio (Belgium), Yuri Verhoshansky (Russia), Ants Nurmekivi (Estonia), Frank Horwill (UK), Ralph Vernacchia (USA), and others. Some of the topics covered are: Energetics of High-Intensity Running, Biochemical Adaptation in Training, Strength Development in Distance Training, Optimum 800m Speed Distribution, Psychological Adaptation to Heat Stress, The 2000m Steeplechase for Women, The Pitfalls of Overtraining, much more. There are 32 articles, in all, forming an essential overview of the latest thinking and research in the science of running training. 168pp. 2002. Illustrated.