Runner's World The Cutting-Edge Runner How to

For runners who want to run stronger, longer, and faster, there's much more to gain from the sport than what a pair of running shoes and the pavement can offer. In fact, hundreds of researchers have devoted their careers to studying the science and technology of what makes a human being move faster on two legs.

MATT FITZGERALD, runner, triathlete, and coach, is a former editor and current contributor for Triathlete magazine. He writes articles for such national publications as Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Outside, Fitness Runner, and the Runner's World Web site, and serves as managing editor of the sports nutrition Web site, Pioneering Muscles.

Acknowledgments

viii

Introduction: Don't Get Left Behind

ix

The Right Stuff: The Physiology of Speed and Endurance

1

(21)

An Experiment of One: Training Scientifically

22

(19)

Precision Preparation: Training by Intensity

41

(25)

World-Class Workouts: A Complete Training Menu

66

(19)

Step-by-Step: The Art of Periodization

85

(24)

Beyond Running: Why and How to Cross-Train

109

(32)

Running Right: How to Improve Your Stride

141

(22)

A Solid Foundation: Feet, Footwear, and Running Surfaces

163

(20)

Bouncing Back: Maximizing Recovery

183

(20)

Health First: Beating Injuries

203

(21)

Powering Muscles: Cutting-Edge Exercise Nutrition

224

(23)

Mind Over Miles: Cutting-Edge Mental Training

247

(19)

Index

266

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