Running Resources in the SIRC Collection
SIRC is pleased to have received the following books into the sport library this month. If you would like to sign out a book, simply drop by the library and we’ll be happy to help you.
- Canadian Running
- Runner’s World
- Running Times
- Marathon & Beyond
- Athletics (Official magazine of Athletics Ontario)
- Track coach
- New studies in athletics
- International journal of sports science & coaching
- International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism
- International journal of sport psychology
Running Well.
Table of Contents
Foreword; Introduction;
Part 1: How to run:
[1] Top form;
[2] Gearing up and winding down;
[3] Freedom of movement;
[4] Down to earth;
Part 2: Smarter training:
[5] Balancing act;
[6] Smart sessions;
[7] Inner strength;
[8] Cross purposes;
[9] Food and drink;
Part 3: Damage limitation:
[10] Injury time;
[11] Back on track;
[12] First aid;
Resources; Index.
Source: Murphy, Sam and Connors, Sarah. Running Well. Human Kinetics. 2008.
To order a section of this book please contact the Document Delivery Department (fees apply)* or to sign out this book, simply drop by the library and we’ll be happy to help you.
5K and 10K Training.
Table of Contents
Preface; Acknowledgments;
[1] Understanding effort and energy;
[2] Structuring racing effort;
[3] Practicing the five racing abilities;
[4] Scheduling workout effort;
[5] Balancing effort and fatigue;
[6] Programming your training;
[7] Designing workouts to build ability;
[8] Tailoring 5K and 10K programs;
[9] Tracking your progress;
Epilogue; Glossary; Index; About the author.
Source: Clarke, Brian. 5K and 10K Training. Human Kinetics. c2006.
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Run Strong.
Table of Contents
Introduction;
[1] Improving stride mechanics;
[2] Creating leg trunover and raw speed;
[3] Devising an efficient training plan;
[4] Stretching your range of motion;
[5] Gaining ground through upper-body strength;
[6] Boosting economy through lower-body strength;
[7] Aligning and balancing the body;
[8] Fortifying and supplementing your energy levels;
[9] Revving the cardiovascular engine;
[10] Peaking for a key race;
[11] Making your recovery count;
[12] Retaining fitness while recovering from injury; Selected readings and resources;
Index; About the editor; About the contributors.
Source: Beck, Kevin. Run Strong. Human Kinetics. c2005.
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The Woman Triathlete
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments; Introduction;
[1] Training in three sports, excelling in one;
[2] Setting your triathlon goals and planning your training;
[3] Streamlining your swim;
[4] Building power on the bike;
[5] Running strong to the finish;
[6] Balancing training and recovery;
[7] Strengthening and testing your performance;
[8] Getting set for sprint racing;
[9] Succeeding at the Olympic distance;
[10] Taking the long-distance challenge;
[11] Winning the mind game and staying motivated;
[12] Gearing up for triathlon;
[13] Fueling for optimal performance;
[14] Managing and avoiding injury;
[15] Training through pregnancy;
Bibliography; Index; About the editor; About the contributors.
Source: Gandolfo, Christina. The Woman Triathlete. Human Kinetics. c2005.
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Triathlon 101
Table of Contents
Forward; Preface; Acknowledgments;
Part I Getting ready to tri:
[1] So you want to tri;
[2] Planning to race;
[3] Getting the right stuff;
Part II Triathlon training basics:
[4] Swim training: The key is technique;
[5] Bike training: Putting the mileage on;
[6] Run training: Putting one foot in front of the other;
[7] Training for all three;
Part III Tri-ing your best:
[8] Fueling up for triathlon;
[9] Staying healthy;
[10] Peaking to race;
[11] Nailing the big day;
[12] Tri, tri again;
Appendix: Blank training grids;
Bibliography; Index; About the author.
Source: Mora, John. Triathlon 101. Human Kinetics. c2009.
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