Running for Peak Performance: Techniques and Training for a Faster, Fitter You

by Frank Shorter

Whatever your running goals, reach them and beat them with coaching advice from Olympic marathon gold medallist, Frank Shorter.

Frank's common-sense approach to coaching gives you all the tools you need to train effectively and safely. Running for Peak Performance's eight training programmes cater to every ambition and experience level: first-timers aiming to get fit, charity fun-runners with an upcoming 5km race, and even experienced runners ready to tackle their first marathon. With a new programme to take you beyond your goals and nutritional research to help with what to eat before training, Running for Peak Performance incorporates the latest technology from foam rollers to smart watches. Discover essential stretches and resistance exercises for avoiding injury, and learn how to prepare for your next race.

Anyone can put one foot in front of the other, but with Running for Peak Performance, you can really go the extra mile.

Previous edition: 9781405303392

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 21, 2005

About the author

Frank Charles Shorter is a former American long-distance runner who won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1972 Summer Olympics. His victory is credited with igniting the running boom in the United States of the 1970s.

Reviews

[Cherie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has a lot of basics for runners. I know most of these things already, but good for beginning runners.

[Jeff]

This is the book that I pick up when I get reinspired to run. It stays on the shelf most of the time.

[Y T · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great book for beginners. I'm a runner myself and find the topics covered too elementary for "Peak performance". Was hoping to get more detailed insights.

Nevertheless, there's a few gems in the book where it details the running plan for racing 5, 10, 21 and 42km races.

[John Kern · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a runner after all. This is a great book for anyone interested in running. Frank covers all the bases here to get you off to a great start.