Description
Book Synopsis Essential for coaches and parents of teen runners involved in cross country, distance track events, and road racing, Training Young Distance Runners draws on the latest scientific research to present easily understood and applied training plans plus guidelines for designing customized programs.
Trade Review“It's all here! Science you can understand, nutrition that makes sense, how to race, and how to train, all spelled out for coach, parent, or aspiring young runner.”
Tom Heinonen-- Coach of University of Oregon Running Club, 2004-2014, University of Oregon Women's Track Coach, 1977-2003
“Authors Larry Greene and Russell Pate, in their acclaimed book Training Young Distance Runners, provide coaches with the latest scientific information to maximize individual potential in teen distance runners.”
Mel Williams-- Participant in More Than 100 marathons, Author of Nutrition for Health, Fitness & Sport
“Training Young Distance Runners skillfully integrates sport science into the specific, age-appropriate design of youth endurance training programs. I resoundingly recommend this book as a ‘must read’ resource for all coaches of young runners.”
Dr. Jeffrey I. Messer-- Girls’ Cross-Country Coach and Track-&-Field Coach, Desert Vista High School
Professor of Exercise Physiology
Table of ContentsPart I: Running Fundamentals
Chapter 1 Peak Development
Chapter 2 Teen Physiology
Chapter 3 Optimal Nutrition
Chapter 4 Champion Psyche
Chapter 5 Form Fundamentals
Part II: Training and Racing Programs
Chapter 6 General Training
Chapter 7 Race-Specific Training
Chapter 8 Program Building
Chapter 9 Planning Training
Chapter 10 Dealing with Setbacks
