Full Description
Have you ever wondered about the secret to becoming a better runner? Has your training plateaued and you don't know why? Do you keep getting injured or are you struggling to get back into running after some time out? Have you done a few shorter races but want to progress up to a marathon? Smart Running by Jen and Sim Benson will cut through the jargon and answer all your running questions, helping you to become a fitter, faster and stronger runner.
Jen and Sim delve into the science of physiology, psychology, training and nutrition before carefully and clearly explaining how to build yourself a bespoke and customisable training plan - one that moulds around your life and will help you smash your running goals. Thorough workout descriptions are included, so you'll be confident in your training and get the results you're after.
The science behind recovery, hydration, and strength and conditioning work is explained, along with how to choose the best and most sustainable kit for your adventures. Tips for race-day nerves, psychological skills to help your running, how to prevent and deal with injuries, running in the heat and cold, and finding the best routes are all covered, along with specific considerations for female and older runners.
Contents
Introduction
Part I Our bodies and systems
01 How we run: our bodies and the effects of training
02 Fuelling and hydration
03 The individual runner
Part II Becoming a resilient runner
04 Planning your training
05 Rest, recovery and adaptation
06 Strength and mobility for runners
07 Managing and avoiding injuries
Part III Mental skills for runners
08 Sport and exercise psychology
09 Psychological skills for runners
Part IV Races, challenges and adventures
10 Racing
11 Ultramarathons, FKTs and multi-day adventures
12 Different environmental conditions
Part V Practicalities
13 Running kit
14 Footcare for runners
15 Finding routes and giving something back
16 Navigation
Part VI Training plans and workouts
17 How to build your perfect training plan
18 Running workouts in detail
19 Home-based strength and mobility exercises
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