Running to the Top

Since the outstanding success of his New Zealand athletes Snell, Halberg, and Magee at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Arthur Lydiard's name has been synonymous with the best training methods used by the world's top middle- and long-distance runners. Arthur Lydiard's methods are just as relevant today as they were 60 years ago and are still used by top athletes looking to enhance their performance. This book presents Lydiard's high-performance training techniques and includes systematic, detailed training programs based on his definition of fitness. Each runner can tailor the programs to his or her goal. Also included are tips for the best running gear, nutrition, injury prevention and therapy, and the book even delves into the relationship between the coach and the athlete-making it a must-have for all runners and coaches. New Zealander Arthur Lydiard ONZ OBE was the most successful trainer of middle- and long-distance runners in the world. He coached runners from different countries including Peter Snell-who won the gold three times-and Lasse Viren. In the 50s and 60s, Arthur Lydiard not only revolutionized middle- and long-distance training, but he was also the founder of the jogging movement and credited with making running popular across the sporting world. Lydiard died in April 2004, but his legacy as one of the most outstanding coaches of all time survives to this day.

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Running to the Top

Since the outstanding success of his New Zealand athletes Snell, Halberg, and Magee at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Arthur Lydiard's name has been synonymous with the best training methods used by the world's top middle- and long-distance runners. Arthur Lydiard's methods are just as relevant today as they were 60 years ago and are still used by top athletes looking to enhance their performance. This book presents Lydiard's high-performance training techniques and includes systematic, detailed training programs based on his definition of fitness. Each runner can tailor the programs to his or her goal. Also included are tips for the best running gear, nutrition, injury prevention and therapy, and the book even delves into the relationship between the coach and the athlete-making it a must-have for all runners and coaches. New Zealander Arthur Lydiard ONZ OBE was the most successful trainer of middle- and long-distance runners in the world. He coached runners from different countries including Peter Snell-who won the gold three times-and Lasse Viren. In the 50s and 60s, Arthur Lydiard not only revolutionized middle- and long-distance training, but he was also the founder of the jogging movement and credited with making running popular across the sporting world. Lydiard died in April 2004, but his legacy as one of the most outstanding coaches of all time survives to this day.

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Running to the Top

Running to the Top

by Arthur Lydiard
Running to the Top

Running to the Top

by Arthur Lydiard

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Since the outstanding success of his New Zealand athletes Snell, Halberg, and Magee at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Arthur Lydiard's name has been synonymous with the best training methods used by the world's top middle- and long-distance runners. Arthur Lydiard's methods are just as relevant today as they were 60 years ago and are still used by top athletes looking to enhance their performance. This book presents Lydiard's high-performance training techniques and includes systematic, detailed training programs based on his definition of fitness. Each runner can tailor the programs to his or her goal. Also included are tips for the best running gear, nutrition, injury prevention and therapy, and the book even delves into the relationship between the coach and the athlete-making it a must-have for all runners and coaches. New Zealander Arthur Lydiard ONZ OBE was the most successful trainer of middle- and long-distance runners in the world. He coached runners from different countries including Peter Snell-who won the gold three times-and Lasse Viren. In the 50s and 60s, Arthur Lydiard not only revolutionized middle- and long-distance training, but he was also the founder of the jogging movement and credited with making running popular across the sporting world. Lydiard died in April 2004, but his legacy as one of the most outstanding coaches of all time survives to this day.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781782552116
Publisher: Meyer Meyer Sport
Publication date: 02/01/2021
Pages: 192
Sales rank: 284,803
Product dimensions: 6.40(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

ARTHUR LYDIARD was the most successful coach in middle and long distance running. During his long career, Lydiard coached some of the most famous runners worldwide and helped them win gold at Olympic Games and World Championships. He not only revolutionized middle and long distance training, but also promoted running as recreational exercise.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 The 21 Factors 11

Chapter 2 Why Is Running Valuable? 14

Chapter 3 The Basics of Youth 19

Chapter 4 Developing Fitness 26

Chapter 5 How to Start Running 34

Chapter 6 Running Technique 38

Chapter 7 The Path to Full Potential 42

Chapter 8 Setting a Schedule 46

Chapter 9 Injuries 50

Chapter 10 Altitude 58

Chapter 11 Myths and Misconceptions 60

Chapter 12 Setting Out Your Schedule 82

Chapter 13 Marathon 110

Chapter 14 The Athlete and the Coach - The Vital Relationship 120

Chapter 15 Food, Fats, Vitamins and Minerals 136

Chapter 16 Team Training 146

Chapter 17 Evaluating Your Training 150

Chapter 18 Training Terms 154

Chapter 19 Shoes and Feet 161

Chapter 20 Foods and Fats 165

Chapter 21 The Value of Good Preparation 169

Chapter 22 Warming Up and Cooling Down - Two Musts 172

Index 214

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