Basic Training Principles for Middle and Long-Distance Running

Basic Training Principles for Middle and Long-Distance Running

"Rome, 1960. World record holder Roger Moens headlined an impressive field in the menâ€™s 800m final at the Olympic Games. At the gun, Moens led with a fast pace, and by 600m, the lead pack had thinned to five runners. It looked to be a sure victory for the Belgian. But then, something curious happened..."

So begins Basic Training Principles for Middle and Long-Distance Running, a short booklet which gives you an introduction into the structure of a proper training program through the eyes of Arthur Lydiard's legendary training methods, first described in 1962. This booklet is short, gripping, informative, and written at a level which even complete novices can understand. It is designed to be an introductory lesson in fundamental training methods for newly-minted competitive runners.

This booklet was written to get young, promising high school runners eager to embark on a training journey and to set them on the right track for long term development, but any runner, young or old, newbie or veteran, can gain something from Basic Training Principles.
Country USA
Manufacturer RW Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2015-06-25
Format Kindle eBook

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