The Art of Sprinting: Techniques for Speed and Performance

by Warren Doscher

Overview

Probably the oldest sport of humankind, sprinting benefits from a wealth of scientific and experiential information. Appropriate for runners of all levels of ability, this book provides the reader with techniques to reach the next level in their sprinting development. Line drawings illustrate the techniques discussed. Throughout, the author concentrates on practical methods to improve the individual runner's performance, with remarkably detailed information on everything from warming up to the post-race routine, including the start, stride, how the foot meets the track, the arm/leg connection, angle of lean through the curve, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786443147
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	05/21/2009
Pages:	244
Sales rank:	635,312
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Warren Doscher lives in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface     
Introduction     

1. A New Look     
2. Injury     
3. The Basics     
4. The Warm Up     
5. Pre-Race     
6. The Start     
7. The Sprinter’s Stride     
8. Where the Foot Meets the Track     
9. The Arm/Leg Connection     
10. Additional Essentials     
11. Assembling the Components     
12. Size of Athlete     
13. The Curve     
14. The Finish     
15. Post-Race     
16. The Class Leaders     
17. By the Numbers     
18. Closing Thoughts     

Bibliography     
Index