Training Distance Runners - David E. Martin - Paperback

More than 5.5 million U.S. distance runners -- and millions more worldwide -- crave the best and most current information on how to train and race. Better Training for Distance Runners provides a prescription for success.Dr. David Martin and Peter Coe -- whose son, Sebastian, has held the 800-meter world record since 1981 -- combine cutting-edge scientific research with a wealth of wisdom gained from decades of coaching elite runners. The result is what one top running publication called the "Rolls Royce of training manuals".The first half of the book explains running physiology and the scientific basis for training program design. The second half features event-specific programs, racing strategies, and injury-prevention measures for 800-meter runners to marathoners.Better Training for Distance Runners makes available to athletes and coaches the same training and racing programs that have produced many national championship, Olympic medal, and world record performances.Martin, David E. is the author of 'Training Distance Runners - David E. Martin - Paperback' with ISBN 9780873227278 and ISBN 0873227271.