Runner's World Guide To Cross Training

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Rodale Press
Publisher Place: Usa
Publisher Year: 2004
Edition: First Edition

Description: 245 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers Description: How to cross-train to improve running times and prevent overuse injuries-whether you are participating in your first 10-K or competing to win a marathon or triathlon If you want to enjoy a long, successful life of running, its essential to incorporate non-running activities into your training program.Strength exercises will keep your muscles in balance. Flexibility exercises will keep them supple. And alternative endurance activities will help heal existing injuries while preventing future ones.In Runners World Guide to Cross-Training, Matt Fitzgerald-seasoned runner, triathlete, sports and fitness journalist, and online coach to runners and triathletes-tells you everything you need to know about the very best cross-training exercises for runners, from the equipment youll have to buy to the techniques youll have to master. In addition to strength training and flexibility exercises, he recommends the six best non-impact cardiovascular activities for runners: pool running, elliptical training, bicycling, inline skating, swimming, and cross-country skiing. The book shows how to integrate running and cross-training, and features five complete sample programs that will train you to compete in a basic 10-K, advanced 10-K/half marathon, basic marathon, advanced marathon, and triathlon. Until now, there hasnt been a credible cross-training book designed especially for runners. With the imprimatur of Runners World magazine-recognized everywhere as the most authoritative source of information on the sport-this excellent guide will be welcomed by runners at every level as the book to consult for advice on this vital topic.

ISBN: 9781579547837