Sprinting
Training, Techniques and Improving Performance
Published on 1. December 2013
160 pages
978-1-84797-645-1 (ISBN)
Description
A huge amount of time, planning and preparation goes into creating a world-class sprinter. Sprinting - Training, Techniques and Improving Performance is an essential guide for all athletes at the beginning or development stages of their sprint careers who are committed to running faster. The book covers all sprint events from 60metres to 400 metres, as well as the hurdles and relay; principles of biomechanics, limiting factors and potential areas of capability; training and planning; prehab and avoiding injuries; practical nutritional advice and strength and conditioning. Whatever your level, this book provides valuable advice that will help you achieve your goal. Foreword by Daley Thompson CBE
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Marlborough
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations; 150 Halftones, color
File size
43,25 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-84797-645-1 (9781847976451)
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Book
10/2013
The Crowood Press Ltd
€36.08
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Person
Chris Husbands is a qualified UKA Athletics coach and masters athlete with Belgrave Harriers and runs his own personal training business. He trains athletes from grassroots up to senior club competition level and has also worked with visually impaired and blind athletes in conjunction with Run England. Chris is also fitness advisor and consultant with the John Lewis partnership in London and he has contributed to various health and fitness magazines.
Content
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword by Daley Thompson CBE
- Introduction
- 1 A Brief History of Sprinting
- 2 Tools of the Trade and Getting Started
- 3 Biomechanics, Limiting Factors and Areas of Potential
- 4 Rules and Regulations
- 5 The 60 and 100 Metres
- 6 The 200 Metres
- 7 The 400 Metres
- 8 The Hurdles and Relay
- 9 Training and Planning
- 10 Prehab and Injuries
- 11 Nutrition
- 12 Strength and Conditioning
- 13 The Race
- 14 The Benefits of Sprint Training for Fitness and Other Sports
- References
- Further Information
- Useful Contacts
- Index
