Conditioning for Distance Running

by Sheehan George, Fitts Robert, Jack Daniels, et al.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471194832
• ISBN13: 9780471194835
• Release Date: January 1978
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents I Physiological and Biochemical Considerations - Neuromuscular System - Cardiovascular System - Structural Considerations - Respiratory System II Metabolism - Anaerobic Metabolism - Aerobic Metabolism - Relative Importance of Aerobic and Anaerobic Metabolism III Environmental Considerations - Temperature - Altitude IV Nutrition - Chronic Dietary Needs - Acute Dietery Needs V Training and Running Technique - Types of Training - Endurance and Aerobic Power Training - Pace Running - Anaerobic/Speed Training - Hill Running - Running Technique VI Clinical Aspects of Distance Running - Musculoskeletal System - Blood in the Urine - Gastrointestinal System - Respiratory System - Hematological System - Cardiovascular System - Staleness or Overtraining VII Profile of Champions - Body Build - Aerobic Capacity - Submaximal Oxygen Consumption - Age and Experience Index