Now revised, expanded and updated, "Lore of Running" gives you incomparable detail on physiology, training, racing, injuries, world-class athletes, and races. Author Tim Noakes blends the expertise of a physician and research scientist with the passion of a dedicated runner to answer the most pressing questions for those who are serious about the sport for example, how your body systems respond to training, the effects of different training methods, how to detect and avoid overtraining, and genetic versus trainable potential. How to train for the 10K up through ultramarathon with detailed programs from Noakes and several leading running experts and how to prevent and treat injuries, increase your strength and flexibility, and use proper nutrition for weight control and maximum performance details are also included. You'll also find a candid analysis of supplements and ergogenic effects and training aids. The book includes new interviews with 10 world-class runners who share their secrets to success and longevity in the sport. It features on legendary figures and events in running history provide fascinating insights. And that's just scratching the surface. "Lore of Running" is not only the biggest and best running publication on the planet. It's the one book every runner should own.

Table of Contents

Part I Physiology and Biochemistry of Running; Chapter 1. Muscle Structure and Function; Chapter 2. Oxygen Transport; Chapter 3. Energy Systems; Chapter 4. Temperature Regulation; Part II Training Basics; Chapter 5. Developing a Training Foundation; Chapter 6. Learning From the Experts; Chapter 7. Avoiding Overtraining; Chapter 8. Training the Mind; Part III Transferring Training to Racing; Chapter 9. 10K to Half-Marathon; Chapter 10. Marathon; Chapter 11. Ultramarathon; Chapter 12. Pushing the Limits of Performance; Part IV Running Health; Chapter 13. Ergogenic Aids; Chapter 14. Staying Injury Free; Chapter 15. Health Benefits

About the Author

Dr. Timothy Noakes is Discovery health professor of exercise and sports science at the University of Cape Town and director of the medical research council/UCT research unit for exercise science and sports medicine at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa in Newlands. Noakes received his MD from the University of Cape Town. He is a veteran of more than 70 marathons and ultramarathons. He is an editorial board member for many international sport science journals and a former president of the South African Sports Medicine Association. In 1999, he was elected as one of 22 founding members of the International Olympic Committee's Olympic Science Academy. Noakes is also a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine.