Conditioning for Distance Running [Hardcover]

Jack Daniels (Author), Fitts Robert (Author), Sheehan George (Author)

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• Hardcover: 106 pages
• Publisher: Plenum (January 1979)
• ISBN-10: 0023272600
• ISBN-13: 978-0023272608
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Table of Contents

I Physiological and Biochemical Considerations
- Neuromuscular System
- Cardiovascular System
- Structural Considerations
- Respiratory System

II Metabolism
- Anaerobic Metabolism
- Aerobic Metabolism
- Relative Importance of Aerobic and Anaerobic Metabolism

III Environmental Considerations
- Temperature
- Altitude

IV Nutrition
- Chronic Dietary Needs
- Acute Dietery Needs

V Training and Running Technique
- Types of Training
- Endurance and Aerobic Power Training
- Pace Running
- Anaerobic/Speed Training
- Hill Running
- Running Technique

VI Clinical Aspects of Distance Running
- Musculoskeletal System
- Blood in the Urine
- Gastrointestinal System
- Respiratory System
- Hematological System
- Cardiovascular System
- Staleness or Overtraining

VII Profile of Champions
- Body Build
- Aerobic Capacity
- Submaximal Oxygen Consumption
- Age and Experience

Index