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Strength Manual For Running
This book is an essential resource for coaches who are focused on developing strength and power specifically for runners, regardless of the distance. Unlike other Westside books, this one is entirely dedicated to the demands of running and includes 35 years of expertise, proven methods, and strategies to overcome common training issues.
Key highlights
Comprehensive Strength & Power Development: Learn how to train not just running technique, but also strength and power, ensuring optimal performance.Prevention of Injuries: Discover methods that help in preventing injuries commonly associated with running.Problem-Solving Approach: The book delves into why certain training methods may have failed in the past and offers solutions based on time-tested principles.
Key highlights
Comprehensive Strength & Power Development: Learn how to train not just running technique, but also strength and power, ensuring optimal performance.Prevention of Injuries: Discover methods that help in preventing injuries commonly associated with running.Problem-Solving Approach: The book delves into why certain training methods may have failed in the past and offers solutions based on time-tested principles.
206 pages, Paperback
Published December 25, 2017
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March 13, 2024
There is tons of very useful information for both coaches and athletes, for all distances of races, in here. Louie was a very smart guy.
He really could've used an editor, though. There are a number of sections that seem to be copied and pasted directly from other sections. Some of the graphs/tables don't match up with the descriptions, as if they were originally in a different location and the text wasn't updated. They're usually pretty minor, but there are a handful of them that make it difficult to understand the chapter they're in.
He really could've used an editor, though. There are a number of sections that seem to be copied and pasted directly from other sections. Some of the graphs/tables don't match up with the descriptions, as if they were originally in a different location and the text wasn't updated. They're usually pretty minor, but there are a handful of them that make it difficult to understand the chapter they're in.
March 1, 2020
I can personally attest to the positive results for all running athletes when:
*Running volume is closely monitored.
*Running athletes participate in traditional strengthening movements.
*Running athletes further enhance their running development with special exercises that promote run specific musculature and energy metabolism.
This book is tremendous and should be part of the contemporary coaches library.
*Running volume is closely monitored.
*Running athletes participate in traditional strengthening movements.
*Running athletes further enhance their running development with special exercises that promote run specific musculature and energy metabolism.
This book is tremendous and should be part of the contemporary coaches library.
August 5, 2022
Louie's knowledge about strength is unparalleled but it seems to be a theme that it feels like no one proofread his books before publishing. Some sections seem like the exact same paragraphs were copy/pasted twice for some reason and other times there are glaring issues that just leave you scratching your head
October 8, 2019
Great insight into the westside style of training runners. Some great, specific examples of GPP as well as special exercises used for sprinters through distance runners.
November 6, 2023
So much knowledge!
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