Lore of Running (book)
DESCRIPTION You'll find both the science and the spirit of running in this newly updated version of Lore of Running. Author Timothy Noakes, himself a runner, research scientist, and physician, gives the answers to virtually every question--from issues about physiology, training, and history to health and medical considerations. Noakes presents comprehensive information that is based firmly on science but is written in a down-to-earth way that every reader can understand. Part I of Lore of Running explores the physiology of running with chapters on muscle structure and function, oxygen transport, energy metabolism, and control of body temperature. You'll discover important new ideas in research, such as recent doubt about the V02max concept and its implications for predicting running performance, and the newly realized importance of drinking patterns during exercise in determining fluid and energy replacement. In Part II, Noakes considers all aspects of training for running. He gives practical guidelines on running shoes and clothing, tips for beginning runners, and advice on how to enter races that are appropriate for your skill. He also devotes chapters to the psychology of running, overtraining, and limits to running performance. Plus, this third edition has updated and expanded information on the training histories of 34 of the world's greatest runners. Part III, Health and Medical Considerations, gives you all you need to know about recognizing, avoiding, and treating injuries, as well as special considerations for women and children runners. Plus there are extensive nutrition guidelines to help you improve your performance and avoid nutrition problems. Use Lore of Running to help you develop training plans, understand more about the sport of running, and learn how to run safely and effectively! AUDIENCE Reference for runners and sports scientists CONTENTS Foreword Preface Introduction: Some Reasons to Run Part I: Physiology Chapter 1. Muscle Structure and Function * Classification of Muscle Fiber Types * Classification of Exercise Based on Muscle Contractions Produced Chapter 2. Physiology of Oxygen Transport * The Concept of VO2Max * Other Factors Influencing the Oxygen Cost of Running * Implications of Research on Running Economy * Other Predictors of Running Performance * Summary of Performance Predictions From VO2Max Data * A Final Word on the VO2Max Chapter 3. Energy Metabolism During