Books from Track and Field News New Titles Other Featured Titles More Books from T&FN New Titles ATHLETICS: A History of Modern Track & Field Athletics (1860-2000), by Roberto L. Quercetani. RLQ has updated his classic history of our sport, taking it through the end of the millennium. He takes us event by event through each era, a magnificent historical resource, but at the same time a great read for any fan of the sport. With dozens of photographs and performer lists for each ear. 432pp., plus. Hard cover. $45.00 The Science of Hurdling and Speed, by Brent McFarlane. "The most comprehensive book on hurdling available on the market today. . . Great detail and insight, covering all areas related to hurdle performance." John Millar, Notre Dame (US Women's Hurdle Development Chair) "McFarlane has done it again! This book is a 'must read' for any serious coach. The way Coach McFarlane takes a complicated subject and describes it in a simple and straightforward manner is an example we should all follow. . . a valuable resource." John Rembao, University of Texas "Necessary literature for every sprint and hurdle coach all over the world. . . Every track and field coach should have the book in his (her) pocket. Use the whole training system or part of it. We are sure that you will succeed!" Bo Lindholm, Swedish Natl. Hurdle Coach, and Kenth Olsson, Swedish. Natl. Track & Field Head Coach "An abundance of perceptual and practical means presented that give the coach needed guidance in the art and science [of hurdling]---from the basic learning of hurdling to techniques that will enhance the elite hurdler and coach." R. Craig Poole, Brigham Young University McFarlane, Canada's 2000 Olympic coach, is the cutting-edge authority on hurdle technique and training, and this book has it all: skill development, starting, the technical model, flexibility development, etc., plus the latest word on energy systems, recovery, strength development, periodization, nutrition, and more. 306 pp. $35.00. This is the latest version of our popular companion for the track fan and coach. This biggest-ever edition contains: Metric conversion tables for track & field Combined decathlon/heptathlon scoring/conversion tables Both of the above expanded to incorporate the current measurement rules for the long throws Updated and expanded sections on outdoor and indoor barrier breakers, basic rules, other t&f information Pacing tables and various conversion charts useful to the track fan and coach The Big Green Book is $16.50. SPRINTS & RELAYS This is a new collection of articles on sprinting and relay racing. This latest volume in the "Contemporary" series offers 31 of the most recent contributions and research papers by the world's top authorities, such as Elio Locatelli (Italy), Victor Lopez and Sam Bell (USA), Yuri Verhoshansky (Russia), Manfred Letzelter (Germany), and Lyle Sanderson (Canada). They include original articles, reprints from the world's leading track & field technical journals, and newly translated pieces. The 31 articles add up to a review of the latest thinking and research in the field. Must reading for every coach and serious athlete interested in the mechanics and techniques of sprinting. Sprints & Relays: Contemporary Theory, Technique and Training is $18.00. Paperbound. Illustrated. 160 pages. 5th Edition THE JUMPS The new 5th edition of The Jumps: Contemporary Theory, Technique and Training is out, and it's a must for any coach who wants to improve his knowledge about the four jumping events in track & field: high jump, pole vault, long jump and triple jump. Thirty-two articles have been collected from the recent literature, articles by such authorities as Vladimir Popov and Vitold Kreyer of Russia; Jesús Dapena, Dean Hayes and Ed Jacoby of the USA; Brian Risk of Canada; Alan Launder of Australia, Jim Hay of New Zealand, Milan Coh of the Czech Republic, Wolfgang Lohmann of Germany, and many others. 155 pages. Illustrated. $18.00 5th Edition THE THROWS Just off the press---the latest edition of The Throws: Contemporary Theory, Technique and Training. Thirty-six articles have been collected by editor Jess Jarver on track & field's four throwing events: SP, DT, JT, HT. Contributions from Germany's Friedheld Endemann and Klaus Bartonietz; USA's Scott Cappos, Larry Judge, John Smith & Connie Price-Smith, George Dunn and Jeff Gorski; Russia's Anatoliy Bondarchuk and Aleksandr Sinitsin, and many more. Anyone interested in the most advanced ideas about technique and training must have this volume. 179 pages. Illustrated. $18.00 5th Edition SEE HOW SHE RUNS. A wonderful book, etched from the headlines which have made Marion Jones a household name in the world of sports --- from the early years and her phenomenal high school career in track and basketball, to the years of success and frustration at UNC, to her reemergence as the queen of track & field in the last four years. The New York Times has called her "the most prominent track athlete on the planet." There is much here you've not read about before: her family ties, her marriage, Coach Trevor Graham's role, and other matters on the doorstep of the 2000 Olympic Games. Order your copy today! Hard cover. 212 pages. Many photos. $21.95 THE SILENCE OF GREAT DISTANCE. Frank Murphy, the author of Buddy Edelen's biography, Cold Clear Day, turns out another winner in this very interesting informal history of women's distance running, concentrating chiefly on U.S. collegiate women running, and Stephanie Herbst in particular. Herbst was a great collegiate runner who quickly faded from the sport, and Murphy wanted to know why. To answer that question, Murphy had to trace the history of women's endurance running to that point---particularly runners like Doris Brown, Mary Decker, and Tatyana Kazankina, along with the impact of Title IX on women's track & field. These were some of the main elements that set the stage for Herbst and her contemporaries. Great reading for every track fan. 467pp. Illustrated. $20.00 USATF COACHING MANUAL, Joe Rogers, ed. Contributions from leading coaches and authorities provide a comprehensive, state-of-the-art source for all coaches---all events, technique, training, etc. 316pp. 1999. $21.95 HIGH-POWERED PLYOMETRICS, by James Radcliffe & Robert Farentinos. 77 advanced exercises for explosive sports training, clearly illustrated in full detail, plus short chapters on the hows and whys of plyometrics. Folks, this is the latest word. "Takes off where all the other books on the subject have left off," Vern Gambetta. 180pp. 1999. $19.95 FUNDAMENTALS OF TRACK AND FIELD, Gerry Carr. New 2nd ed. of the best bok for teaching youngsters the basics of T&F technique and training. 1999. 285pp. Well illsutrated. $19.95 Other Featured Titles IAAF SCORING TABLES FOR COMBINED EVENTS. The complete decathlon and heptathlon scoring tables, now updated to include the new point scores for the javelin and discus, which are now measured to the nearest centimeter. 148pp. Wirebound. $13.50 SPORTS SPEED: #1 Program for Athletes. The classic discussion by George Dintiman and Bob Ward, with the added input of ex-Houston coach Tom Tellez. This is the best book on speed development: faster starts, speed endurance, overspeed training, power training, much more. Foreword by Leroy Burrell. 242pp. 2nd ed. 1997. $15.95 WINNING RUNNING: Successful 800m and 1500m Racing and Training. An outstanding book on middle distance running by Peter Coe, father of Sebastian. Highly recommended. 128pp. $29.95 BETTER TRAINING FOR DISTANCE RUNNERS, Dr. David Martin and Peter Coe. This is the expanded, revised and updated 2nd edition of Training Distance Runners, probably the most comprehensive and authoritative work on the training of competitive runners for today's coach. This is the bible on the art and science of coaching distance runners. 460pp. Forewords by Sebastian Coe and Anne Marie Lauck. Illustrated. $22.95 DANIELS' RUNNING FORMULA. This book is the distillation of Dr. Jack Daniels' long experience in guiding runners based on his research in exercise physiology: how to plan your total training program; the x's and o's of training and recovery; and preparing for competition and winning race strategies. "Great book," Joan Benoit Samuelson. Well illustrated. 285pp. 1998. $16.95 NANCY CLARK'S SPORTS NUTRITION GUIDEBOOK. Updated, expanded 2nd edition of this invaluable work by America's leading sports nutritionist. Hydration, carbo-loading, high-protein foods, weight management, etc., with 131 recipes. Illustrated. $15.95 MODERN POLE VAULTING: Analyzing the Superior "Russian" Style and Adapting It to American Vaulting, by Brian Ferry. An exceptionally clear and well-presented discussion of the new techniques in vaulting, with an analysis of each stage of the vault, plus an outline of training components and a year-round training program. Must reading for every coach and vaulter. 106pp. Well illus. 1998. $15.00 RUN WITH THE BEST: A Coach's Guide to Training Middle and Long Distance Runners Based on the Cerutty and Lydiard Models. This outstanding work from Tony Benson (Australian coach and former Olympic distance runner) and Irv Ray (coach at Cal Baptist) offers a complete system of training athletes, especially those who want to reach the next level. Detailed actual training programs included. This is a breakthrough book for the middle/long distance coach. 120pp. $16.95 RUNNING TRAX: Computerized Running Training Programs, by J. Gerry Purdy. Computer-generated tables provide a quick and reliable way for runners and coaches to devise workouts for themselves and team members. All distances, all levels. Tables are color-coded for quick accessibility. Book is wirebound for easy handling on the field. The successor to one of our all-time best sellers: Computerized Running Training Programs. Order your copy now. $17.50 RUNNING TO THE TOP, Arthur Lydiard. Lydiard, the storied New Zealand coach, needs no introduction to American runners and coaches. He has been called the most successful trainer of middle and long distance runners in the world. This book gives his latest ideas on technique and training, with many detailed schedules. Aimed at both the beginning and veteran runner. 184pp. $29.50 THE HURDLER'S BIBLE 2. Updated, revised and expanded edition of the unique, pioneering work by Wilbur Ross. We sold more than 6000 copies of the original, and this book has twice as much material for the hurdler and coach. 360 pages. Profusely illustrated. Foreword by Renaldo Nehemilah. $35.00 TRACK AND FIELD, Gerhardt Schmolinsky, editor. This is the famous East German track & field textbook, based on the experience and scientific research in the GDR. Now back in print. Lots of important material on technique and training for all events. 416pp. $29.95 WORLD RECORD BREAKERS IN TRACK & FIELD ATHLETICS, Gerald Lawson. An impressive 480-page work in which every record breaker and equaler (in every Olympic event, plus the mile) is profiled. Plus 370 photographs, many rare. A tremendous amount of information and reference material for every fan. A bargain at $22.95 More Books from T&FN BASIC TRACK & FIELD BIOMECHANICS, by Tom Ecker. New 2nd edition of this great introduction to the subject--essential reading for every coach and serious athlete. Clear, understandable presentation for even the most science-resistant reader. Practical applications to all event groups. New illustrations. 160pp. $17.50 LON. D.H. Potts. The story of Lon Myers, the greatest runner of the 19th century. Fascinating. Complete statistical appendix. $12.00 OLYMPIC FACTS AND FABLES: The Best from the First Century of the Modern Olympics, by Tom Ecker. It's a book any sports fan will immensely enjoy. Some of the stories included here are amazing, some are amusing, some bizarre, some tragic. Many of them relate little-known facts about the modern Olympic Games, while a few quash popular Olympic fables. Each of these stories has, in its own unique way, contributed to the drama that continues to capture the imagination of the world every Olympiad. 154pp. Hard cover. 49 photographs. $17.50 PAIN. Dan Middleman's gripping novel about a collegiate runner's roller-coaster senior year. Note: adult situations and language. 226pp. $17.50 PEAK WHEN IT COUNTS: Periodization for American Track & Field, Bill Freeman. New, revised 3rd edition, 1996. 135pp. $15.95 POWER TRAINING FOR SPORT: Plyometrics for Maximum Power Development. Tudor Bompa's popular book is back in print and we have it in stock. An accessible, very useful work on plyometrics for the development of explosiveness and quick reaction. More than 100 exercises illustrated. New 2nd ed. 1997. $17.95. ROAD RACERS AND THEIR TRAINING. Running guru Joe Henderson has compiled training profiles of 80 of the top (and not so top) road racers. It's Joe's first book for T&FN in 26 years (since Long Slow Distance). Shorter, Rodgers, Jennings, Barrios, Plasencia, Coogan, St. Hilaire, 73 others. 200pp. Illus. $12.00 SUPERNOVA. Russ Ebbets's hilarious take on his freshman year running for Jumbo Elliott at Villanova. "I laughed my butt off," Jim Dunaway. "An insider's look at one of America's most successful track programs," Oscar Jensen, Liverpool (NY) HS. This will delight any runner or track fan. $10.95 THE THROWS MANUAL, Dunn & McGill. Step-by-step instruction, technique, training for the four throws. The one source the coach must have. 2nd ed. 160pp. Well illustrated. $18.50 TRAINING FOR YOUNG DISTANCE RUNNERS, Larry Greene & Russ Pate. Foreword by Joe Newton. The most comprehensive book we've seen on this important subject. Must reading by any coach of young runners, from age-group to high school. Highly recommended. Illustrated. 190pp. $18.95 TRAINING GAMES: Coaching Runners Creatively, Eric Anderson. New 2nd edition, 1996. More games and diversions added to the selection of ideas and exercises designed to keep runners fresh and motivated. 152pp. $15.00 CONTEMPORARY SERIES: Contemporary Theory, Technique and Training Series. Editor, Jess Jarver. The best recent writings of the specific event group. THE THROWS, 5th ed., 2000. 37 articles. 180pp. $18.00 THE JUMPS, 5th ed., 2000. 32 articles. 160pp. $18.00 SPRINTS AND RELAYS, 5th ed., 2000. 31 articles. 160pp. $18.00 LONG DISTANCES, 3rd ed., 1995. 31 articles. 145pp. $16.50 THE HURDLES, 3rd ed., 1997. 27 articles. 132pp. $16.50 MIDDLE DISTANCES, 4th ed., 1997. 29 articles. 141pp. $16.50 TRAIN HARD, WIN EASY: The Kenyan Way, by Toby Tanser, is now out of print. A new edition, with new training profiles and updated stats, will be available in May.