Written for anyone who wishes to understand more about the scientific basis of athletic training and performance. Biochemistry, nutrition, physiology and psychology are all included. Intended to help sports science students, especially those who do not have a strong background in science. Appealing to athletes at any stage of their career, it is also helpful to coaches and physicians. Features high carbohydrate recipe suggestions, practical training schedules and a comprehensive bibliography.
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The realms of biochemistry, nutrition, physiology and psychology are finally made accessible to the athlete in this long-awaited text which has been written for anyone who wishes to understand more about the scientific basis of athletic training and performance. The authors have provided a wealth of information on this subject and, at the same time, have succeeded in producing a creative, up-to-date, easy to understand but completely authoritative text which will appeal to athletes at any stage of their career, as well as coaches and physicians. It is also intended to help students of sports science, in particular those who do not have a strong background in science. By presenting ‘biochemistry without the equations and physiology without the mathematics’ the authors have ensured that the book will have a wide audience. Features include a highly illustrated text, high carbohydrate recipe suggestions for athletes, practical training schedules and a comprehensive bibliography. Includes training schedules by Bruce Tulloh, gold medalist and currently training editor of Runner’s World. "Overall a great book — possibly the best that’s been published for years." Today’s Runner "Absolutely excellent — combines aspects of physiology and biochemistry and I for one will utilise it thoroughly in any course I am running." N. C. Craig Sharp, Professor of Sports Science, University of Limerick and former Senior Physiologist at the Olympic Medical Centre, London
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I was always mystified why my body would refuse to work properly after running 20 miles. At first I thought that I was not made for Marathon running. Then I read 'Keep on Running' and it all became clear. Without this book, I would have given up Marathon running. But now I know how to manipulate my metabolism correctly in order to be a well conditioned endurance runner, I no longer fear anything over 20 miles.
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And it is right that in your Congress here you should study the 'making of a champion', if I may borrow the tittle of the monumental book written here at Laval University. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
min loosening, min jog recovery, min slow jogging, min jogging, min stretching, glycolytic fibres, min recovery, sprint drills, steady run, peak training, cooking margarine, cardiovascular centre, min rest, overtraining syndrome, central fatigue, cognitive anxiety, haemoglobin content, min session, resistance run, running injuries, next stride, nan bread, sports physician, race speed, hill run Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Olympic Games, Tour de France, Lord Burghley, Los Angeles, Menu Portion, Often Sometimes Seldom Almost, Oxford University, Ancient Greece, Fat Total, Paavo Nurmi, Roger Bannister, Carl Lewis, Lore of Running, Maintaining the Supply Lines, Running Table, Baron de Coubertin, Blackwell Scientific Publications, Energy Matters, International Olympic Committee, Jim Peters, London Marathon, Tom Simpson, Walter George New!
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- Lore of Running, 4th Edition by Timothy Noakes on 7 pages
- SPORTS PSYCHING: Playing Your Best Game All of the Time by Thomas Tutko on 4 pages
- Endurance in Sport (The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine, Vol. 2) by Roy Shephard on page 186, page 187, and Back Matter
- Exercise in Pregnancy by Raul Artal Mittelmark on page 349, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Exercise Physiology by Victor L. Katch on page 156, and Back Matter
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- The Energy of Life: The Science of What Makes Our Minds and Bodies Work by Guy C. Brown in Back Matter
- Training for Speed and Endurance by Peter Reaburn on page 60
- Physique, Fitness, and Performance (Exercise Physiology) by Thomas Battinelli on page 148
- The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer by David Whitsett in Back Matter
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