The Science of Speed the Art of the Sprint
Author : Tom Tellez
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 48,46 MB
Release : 2023-06-19
Category :
ISBN : 9780578937762
The Science of a Sprint
Author : Ellen Labrecque
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 33,86 MB
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1633627667
Book Description
This book discusses the science behind various elements of track and field, particularly sprinting. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments, and advancements associated with the sport.
Speed Strength
Author : Joel Smith
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 30,35 MB
Release : 2018-12-06
Category :
ISBN : 9781720694625
Book Description
In training speed, the most elusive athletic quality, what really works, and what doesn't? What are the components of sprinting itself that elites do, where amateurs falter? And how can we arrange all of this in a training medium that facilitates high performance? Speed Strength is the product of hundreds of athletes trained, thousands of hours of study, dozens of expert mentors, and an open mind. If you are interested in the answer to these questions, then Speed Strength is the book that holds the answers you are looking for, and much more.Joel Smith is the host of the Just Fly Performance Podcast and a track and strength coach of 13 years. As a track coach to national champions and Olympic champions as a strength coach, Joel has seen the elements of speed inside and out. Featuring the insight of over 25 field leaders, Speed Strength touches on the most important trainable elements of sprinting in a holistic and thorough manner.
The Science of Running
Author : Steve Magness
Publisher : Origin Press (CA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,52 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Course à pied
ISBN : 9780615942940
Book Description
Reviews of The Science of Running:"The Science of Running sets the new standard for training theory and physiological data. Every veteran and beginner distance coach needs to have this on their book shelf."-Alan WebbAmerican Record Holder-Mile 3:46.91 "For anyone serious about running, The Science of Running offers the latest information and research for optimizing not only your understanding of training but also your performance. If you want to delve deeper into the world of running and training, this book is for you. You will never look at running the same."-Jackie Areson, 15th at the 2013 World Championships in the 5k. 15:12 5,000m best If you are looking for how to finish your first 5k, this book isn't for you. The Science of Running is written for those of us looking to maximize our performance, get as close to our limits as possible, and more than anything find out how good we can be, or how good our athletes can be. In The Science of Running, elite coach and exercise physiologist Steve Magness integrates the latest research with the training processes of the world's best runners, to deliver an in depth look at how to maximize your performance. It is a unique book that conquers both the scientific and practical points of running in two different sections. The first is aimed at identifying what limits running performance from a scientific standpoint. You will take a tour through the inside of the body, learning what causes fatigue, how we produce energy to run, and how the brain functions to hold you back from super-human performance. In section two, we turn to the practical application of this information and focus on the process of training to achieve your goals. You will learn how to develop training plans and to look at training in a completely different way. The Science of Running does not hold back information and is sure to challenge you to become a better athlete, coach, or exercise scientist in covering such topics as:· What is fatigue? The latest research on looking at fatigue from a brain centered view.· Why VO2max is the most overrated and misunderstood concept in both the lab and on the track· Why "zone" training leads to suboptimal performance.· How to properly individualize training for your own unique physiology.· How to look at the training process in a unique way in terms of stimulus and adaptation.· Full sample training programs from 800m to the marathon.
Underground Secrets to Faster Running
Author : Barry Ross
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 48,72 MB
Release : 2005-11-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 1411657357
Book Description
High school phenomenon Allyson Felix used this strength training system to run the fastest 200 meters in the world in 2003. Based upon physiology and physics, it incorporates the most recent studies in running mechanics. This training program will dramatically increase running speed, jumping height and muscle power for all athletes.
Sprinting
Author : Chris Husbands
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 32,42 MB
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 184797645X
Book Description
A huge amount of time, planning and preparation goes into creating a world-class sprinter. Sprinting - Training, Techniques and Improving Performance is an essential guide for all athletes at the beginning or development stages of their sprint careers who are committed to running faster. The book covers all sprint events from 60metres to 400 metres, as well as the hurdles and relay; principles of biomechanics, limiting factors and potential areas of capability; training and planning; prehab and avoiding injuries; practical nutritional advice and strength and conditioning. Whatever your level, this book provides valuable advice that will help you achieve your goal. Foreword by Daley Thompson CBE. Fully illustrated with 150 colour photographs.
Sprint
Author : Jake Knapp
Publisher : Random House
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 14,59 MB
Release : 2016-03-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1473526809
Book Description
A NEW YORK TIMES and WALL STREET JOURNAL bestseller 'A must read for entrepreneurs of all stripes' - Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup From three partners at Google Ventures, a unique five-day process for solving tough business problems, proven at more than 100 companies. What’s the most important place to focus your effort? How many meetings and discussions does it take before you can be sure you have the right solution? What will your idea look like in real life? How do you start? Now there’s a surefire way to answer these important questions: the sprint. Designer Jake Knapp created the five-day process at Google, where sprints were used on everything from Google Search to Google X. He joined Braden Kowitz and John Zeratsky at Google Ventures, and together they have completed more than one hundred sprints with companies in mobile, e-commerce, healthcare, finance, and more. A practical guide to answering critical business questions, Sprint is a book for teams of any size, from small startups to Fortune 100s, from teachers to nonprofits. It’s for anyone with a big opportunity, problem, or idea who needs to get answers today.
The Mechanics of Sprinting and Hurdling
Author : Ralph Mann
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 45,54 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Hurdling (Track and field)
ISBN : 9781461136316
Book Description
Dr. Ralph Mann is a pioneer in conducting sports research, and using these results to produce computer-based teaching technology. An authority in the field of Sport Biomechanics, Dr. Mann has become a leader in analyzing the performance of top amateur and professional athletes. A world class Track athlete himself, Dr. Mann won 5 national championships and 3 collegiate championships in the hurdles. He set the world record in the intermediate hurdles, was ranked number one in the world numerous times, and won several international titles. In the Munich Games, he won the Olympic Silver Medal in the 400 Meter Hurdles. In 1982, Dr. Mann was one of the six individuals that created the Elite Athlete Program that brought sports science to USA Track and Field. Since that time, he has served as the Director of the Elite Athlete Sprint and Hurdle Program. Essentially every elite sprinter and hurdler during this time period has been biomechanically analyzed, with the goal of understanding the characteristics of great sprinters and hurdlers. This information has been used to evaluate and improve the performance of virtually every US sprint/hurdle athlete since the program's inception. This book contains the findings of this unique effort.
Healthy Intelligent Training
Author : Keith Livingston
Publisher : Meyer & Meyer Verlag
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 22,13 MB
Release : 2008-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 1841262471
Book Description
Based on the proven principles of Arthur Lydiard - Runners World "Coach of the Century" - this is a must-have volume for anyone involved in middle-distance running. Healthy Intelligent Training provides readers with an easy-to-follow guide to the principles and training techniques that guided numerous athletes from across the globe to World Records and Olympic Gold. Written by a former national-level runner, with contributions from Olympic medalists and coaches, this superb volume shows you how to plan and follow your own training program to reach peak performance when you want.
Championship Sprint Training for 100/200/400/800 Meters
Author : Coach Steve Silvey
Publisher :
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 25,36 MB
Release : 2020-05
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
You have found your personal mentor in Sprint Training. Gain or expand your knowledge utilizing Coach Steve Silvey's many years of Sprint & Speed Training/Track and Field coaching experience. Coach Silvey has produced 36 Olympians (17 Medalists) and 43 World Championship performers (21 medalists). This is one of Coach Silvey's finest and largest books ever produced with over 275 pages of important coaching information. Coach Silvey has written out training programs (workouts) for the 100 meters/200 meters/400 meters and 800 meters. This book contains 52 weeks of training programs for coaches/parents and athletes.Let Coach Steve Silvey share his coaching secrets that have produced 28 National Championship Teams and numerous of All-American athletes.This new book comes with a detailed Sprint training program for improving SPEED performance and numerous articles on speed training, nutrition and much more.Coach Steve Silvey has coached at the University of Arkansas, University of Oregon, Blinn Junior College, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University and Mississippi State University. Silvey also served at the Zambia Olympic Coach for the 1992 & 1996 games.
