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Fit to run the complete guide to injury-free running

Running remains one of the cheapest and most accessible forms of aerobic fitness; all you need is a pair of running shoes and the courage to step out of the front door. Aimed at everyone from the complete beginner to the experienced club runner, Pearson covers it all: warm-up and cool-down; stretchi...

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Main Author: Pearson, Philip (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Wilthsire, UK The Crowood Press Ltd 2014
Subjects:
Running$xTechnique
Running injuries > Treatment
Running injuries > Prevention
Running > Physiological aspects
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The basic principles of exercise and training
  • Warm-up and cool-down
  • Stretching, suppleness and flexibility
  • The energy systems
  • Determining training intensities
  • Physiological adaptations to training
  • Running technique
  • Core stability and maintenance of posture
  • Common running injuries
  • Diet and injury prevention
  • Running in later life

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