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"The best running book ever." - Bob Anderson, founder of Runners World
Whether youre a miler or an ultramarathoner, if you want a fit, fast, and injury-resistant running body, theres a better way to train than relentlessly pursuing mileage. This easy-to-use workout manual draws on the latest research in running physiology to target all the components that go into every stride - including muscles, connective tissue, cardiovascular fitness, energy production, the nervous system, hormones, and the brain. With the breakthrough whole-body training program in Build Your Running Body, runners will improve their times, run longer and more comfortably, and reduce injury.With more than 150 workouts - from weightlifting and cross-training to resistance exercises and plyometrics - fine-tuned to individual skill levels and performance goals, PLUS: * 393 photos that make it easy to follow every step of every workout * 10 training programs to help runners of all levels integrate the total-body plan into their daily routines * Interviews with leading runners, exercise scientists, and coaches - learn how elite runners train today * Race strategy for the crucial weeks leading up to the competition and through to the finish line * Exercises to prevent injury and rehabilitate common running ailments * Seasoned insight on barefoot running, the pros and cons of stretching, and other hot-button topics * Nutrition guidance on carbs, proteins, fats, and weight loss * More than 30 recipes to speed recovery and cement fitness gains * Beginners guidelines every step of the way * Valuable tips on proper apparel, tracking your progress, and more!
About the Author
Pete Magill is a 56-year-old masters runner, coach, and writer. He is the lead author of the book BUILD YOUR RUNNING BODY (The Experiment, 2014) and author of THE BORN AGAIN RUNNER (The Experiment, 2016) , 25 KEYS TO RUNNING A FASTER 5K (Kindle only, 2017) , and SPEEDRUNNER (VeloPress, release date May 1, 2018) . Magill is former senior writer and columnist for Running Times magazine, and former Editor for Double Runner magazine. He is the current co-owner and manager of SPEEDRUNNER LLC, which coordinates SpeedRunner fitness instruction in Southern California. In his 30s, Magill was a screenwriter, with script sales to New Line Cinema and Disney. Magill has coached at the youth, high school, open, and masters levels. Over the past decade, he's led his Southern California clubs to 19 masters national championships in cross country and road racing. Currently, he's the sprint coach for La Canada High School, track and running coach for the Cal Coast Track Club, endurance coach for the California Triathlon Club, and a private speed-training coach. He's a five-time USA Masters Cross Country Runner of the Year, the fastest-ever American distance runner over age 50 in the 5K and 10K, and holds multiple American and world age group records. Magill lives in South Pasadena, California, and competes for the Cal Coast Track Club.
