Running Science

by Owen Anderson

More than 50 years ago, New Zealand’s Arthur Lydiard started using terms like base training, periodization, and peaking. His U.S. counterpart, Bill Bowerman, brought Lydiard’s term for what until then had been called roadwork, or jogging, to the States. Soon after, the 1970s running boom started, spurred by exercise-advocating research from the growing fields of exercise science and sports medicine and from enthusiasts such as Jim Fixx, author of The Complete Book of Running . One of Bowerman’s former runners at the University of Oregon, Phil Knight, saw to it that those millions of new runners had swoosh-adorning footwear designed specifically for their sport. The pace of knowledge enhancement and innovation has, in fact, been so brisk through the years that even highly informed runners could be excused for not keeping up, but no longer. Running Science is a one-of-a-kind resource: • An easily comprehended repository of running research • A wealth of insights distilled from great sport and exercise scientists, coaches, and runners • A do-it-right reference for a host of techniques and tactics • An array of the most credible and widely used training principles and programs • Perhaps most of all, a celebration of the latest science-based know-how of running, now truly the world’s most popular sport Elite running coach Owen Anderson presents this comprehensive work in a compelling way for runners. A PhD and coach himself, Anderson has both a great enthusiasm for sharing what scientific studies offer the running community and a keen sense of what’s really important for today’s informed runners to know.

Genres: Health, Sports

608 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Neil · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read dozens of running books and most are entertaining but largely full of training advice built on opinion and the personal experience of the author. This book takes a different approach and attempts to gather all the scientific knowledge around endurance sports, specifically running into one large very comprehensive collection of knowledge. It's definitely not a traditional running book, but before you disregard it as a dry read, or not appealing to the non-professional athlete you should give it a serious look. After two and a half years of running this book has given me the answers to a lot of questions around training that other sources have only offered mildly successful opinion on. It has given me the confidence to write my own training plan for my next marathon rather than follow one prescribed by some generic plan. The book covers everything from injuries, to psychological aspects of running, training plans, strength training, recovery and all the nitty gritty science behind muscles, lactate, periodization and speed training. There are chapters on everything from short distance track racing to ultra-marathons. Honestly this book, or one like it, should live on all runners book shelves.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a fabulous resource for any serious runner. There was a little too much science for me, but with a title like Running Science it was only living up to its name. There are very helpful sections with training programs for all common racing distances. The book also includes nutritional and cross-training tips. The book is very complete and a valuable addition to any runner's library.

[Fogadaspro24 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Néhány a legfontosabb sportfogadási típusok közül

Hogyan lehet fogadni a sportpont spreadekre

A pontterítés népszerű a csapatsportokban, például a futballban és a kosárlabdában. A kedvenc csapatnak bizonyos különbséggel kell nyernie, míg az esélytelenebb csapat veszíthet bizonyos számú pontot, és így is fedezheti a lemaradást. És itt többet megtudhat a sportfogadásokról.

Vegyük például a San Francisco 49ers és a Kansas City Chiefs futballmeccsét, ahol a pontkülönbség az SF 49ers (+1,5) (-110) és a KC Chiefs (-1,5) (-110) között van.

110 dollárt fogad az SF 49ers vagy a KC Chiefs játékára, hogy 100 dollárt nyerjen.

Ha a 49ers megnyeri a meccset vagy veszít egy ponttal, akkor 100 dollárt nyersz (plusz az eredeti 110 dollárt), így a teljes kifizetés 210 dollár.
Ha a Chiefs két vagy több ponttal nyeri meg a játékot, Ön 100 dollárt nyer (plusz az eredeti 110 dollár vissza), így a teljes kifizetés 210 dollár.

Hogyan lehet sportfogadásra fogadni a Prob

A Proposition fogadások vagy Prop fogadások lehetővé teszik, hogy egy játékon vagy mérkőzésen belül meghatározott eseményekre fogadjon. A kellékfogadások egy játékon vagy mérkőzésen belül meghatározott eseményekre vagy kimenetelekre szóló fogadások, amelyek nem befolyásolhatják közvetlenül a végeredményt.

Például gyakori, hogy Probot látják a legjobbnak a futballban, az összesített fogadásokon kívül. Néhány gyakori fogadás a világbajnokságra a következő lehet:

Első gólszerző: fogadás arra, hogy egy adott mérkőzésen melyik játékos szerzi az első gólt.
Egy csapat által szerzett összes gól: Fogadjon arra, hogy egy adott csapat hány gólt szerez egy mérkőzésen vagy a teljes verseny során.
Játékos asszisztok: Fogadjon arra, hogy egy adott játékos regisztrál-e gólpasszt a mérkőzésen.
Sárga vagy piros lapok: Fogadjon a mérkőzés során megjelenő sárga vagy piros lapok számára.

Hogyan fogadjunk sportösszegekre (fölött/alatt)

Az összpontszámmal arra fogad, hogy a két csapat összesített pontszáma meghaladja-e vagy alatta lesz-e a sportfogadó által meghatározott számnak. A sportfogadás beállít egy konkrét számot, amelyet "összesnek" neveznek, és lehetősége van arra, hogy fogadjon arra, hogy a tényleges végösszeg meghaladja-e vagy alatta ezt az előre meghatározott számot.

Hogyan működik ez a fogadás? Vegyünk egy példát a Dallas Cowboys és a Washington Commanders közötti futballmeccsre, ahol összesen 48 pont született, és mindkét fél szorzója -110.

Ha a végeredmény Dallas Cowboys 27, Washington Commanders 21 (pontosan összesen 48 pont):
Mind a feletti, mind az alatti fogadás "push"-nak minősül, ami azt jelenti, hogy a tényleges végösszeg megegyezik a beállított összeggel. Ebben az esetben az eredeti tét összegét visszatérítjük, és nem lesz sem nyeremény, sem veszteség.
Ha a végeredmény a Dallas Cowboys 30, a Washington Commanders 20 (összesen 50 pont):
Ha 110 dollárt fogad az Overre (O48), és a végösszeg 50 pont, akkor 100 dollárt nyer (plusz az eredeti 110 dollár vissza), így a teljes nyeremény 210 dollár.
Ha 110 dollárt fogad Underre (U48), és az összesített pont 50, akkor elveszíti fogadását, és a teljes nyeremény 0 dollár lesz.

[Everson Luis de Campos Moura · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very comprehensive book about running

In this book, Owen Anderson did a great job on putting together a very comprehensive research about running science. Nothing is left uncovered. All aspects of running are addressed. However, the degree of details is not high and varies between the subjects. There is one thing I didn't like at all in the book: the textual description of the running specific workouts. The author included some pictures to illustrate the text. But, for me, it didn't work. I would prefer much more pictures and, maybe, a link to videos. Regarding the running science presented in the book, it seems very sound. I hope there is no bias, i.e. the author presented the most accepted research results and not the research aligned with his own beliefs. It's one of the best books I've ever read about running. And I've read a lot about running.

[Mike Parkes · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great reference read for any runner trying to improve their performance and understand the science behind running. Not for the casual jogger. A somewhat maverick approach in the book is Anderson's strong preference for integrating Crossfit-like high-intensity circuit training into an endurance running program. I gather from discussion on the web that not all running experts support this approach.

[Monika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for every runner with many studies and references. Covers pretty much everything you should know

[Emil Kraft · Rating 5 out of 5]

A comprehensive, science-based, actionable book for improving running from any level.

[Ci · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best reference book on running that I have read for the last few years. This book aims at a level above amateur/beginner fitness runner, with ample reference to scientific studies on athletes. Hence the best audience would be athletes and their coaches. Yet, even for an amateur, this book offers solid advices to enhance one's running performance.

One must note that running in this book is intended for competitive success. Fitness is a natural by-product. Health is only tangentially addressed in terms of running volumes at an extreme level.

[C · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great information, but a bit more text-book than I needed at the moment. The "how stuff works" element of muscle action was great, but the language was a bit over my head. I'll come back to this one.

Pretty comprehensive, though - so I recommend it for others who want to get a little deeper into running science. Just wasn't the right time for me

[Nicholas Stanko · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you love reading about studies and their results this book is for you. Emphasis on vVO2 max. Studies citied typically have small samples and for the most part when someone trains differently for a short period of time they will see improvements.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this one although did not read it from cover to cover but picked various topics. Part of the enjoyment was that the author puts forwards ideas that are sometimes contradictory to the accepted norms. An enjoyable general book on running.