
Running Science
Revealing the science of peak performance
John Brewer(Author)
Ivy Press
Published on 7. February 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-78240-650-1 (ISBN)
Description
Running can encompass the absolute extremes of human performance, from speed to endurance. Running Science uncovers the fundamental science that underpins this ubiquitous sport, bringing together the study of biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, health and injury prevention, and the technical development of shoes and running surfaces: it's a complete reference.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
200 color photos & illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78240-650-1 (9781782406501)
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E-Book
08/2018
Ivy Press
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Person
Professor Brewer began his career as Head of Human Performance for the Football Association, where he formed part of the support team for the 1990 Italian World Cup. Subsequently, Professor Brewer entered academia, undertaking senior leadership roles within the University of Bedfordshire. He has also held a number of significant Board level roles including Chair of the London Regional Sports Board, a Government appointed Non-Executive Director of UK Anti-Doping, Non-Executive Director of British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS), and Chair of British Ski and Snowboard. John, who is a keen runner and skier, specialises in research areas including fitness standards in the Police Service, sports nutrition, hydration, fitness testing and relative age effect in sport.
Content
Introduction
CHAPTER ONE the runner's body
John Brewer
CHAPTER TWO perfect motion
Iain Fletcher and Laura Charalambous
CHAPTER THREE fuel and fluid
Bob Murray and Daniel Craighead
CHAPTER FOUR running psychology
Andy Lane
CHAPTER FIVE training and racing
Charles Pedlar and James Earle
CHAPTER SIX equipment
Paul Larkins
CHAPTER SEVEN running well
Anna Barnsley
CHAPTER EIGHT the big questions
John Brewer
APPENDICES
Notes
Notes on contributors
Index
Acknowledgments
CHAPTER ONE the runner's body
John Brewer
CHAPTER TWO perfect motion
Iain Fletcher and Laura Charalambous
CHAPTER THREE fuel and fluid
Bob Murray and Daniel Craighead
CHAPTER FOUR running psychology
Andy Lane
CHAPTER FIVE training and racing
Charles Pedlar and James Earle
CHAPTER SIX equipment
Paul Larkins
CHAPTER SEVEN running well
Anna Barnsley
CHAPTER EIGHT the big questions
John Brewer
APPENDICES
Notes
Notes on contributors
Index
Acknowledgments