The runner's edge : [high-tech training for peak performance

Elite runners have long relied on technology to analyze performance, maximize training, and challenge the competitive boundaries of the sport. Serious runners long sought the same advantages only to be confronted with a costly and complicated process. Not any longer. Now, __The Runner's Edge__ is yours. __The Runner's Edge__ takes you inside tech-based training, from the assortment of speed and distance devices available to the advantages of tracking and analyzing your results with the latest software. With the most current research in sport and science, you'll learn to leverage technology for more productive workouts and faster times. Written by scientist, coach, and training pioneer Stephen J. McGregor, PhD, and best-selling author and running expert Matt Fitzgerald, __The Runner's Edge__ provides new insights into technology-based training. In this one-of-a-kind work, you'll learn these skills: -Determine pace targets for all of your workouts. -Define optimal weekly and long-term training loads. -Identify and address strengths and weaknesses in your running fitness. -Recognize periods of overreaching resulting in illness or overtraining. -Identify plateaus to ensure progressive training. -Taper your program to peak for optimal performance.Complete with a consumer buying guide, sample programs from 5K to marathon, guidelines for using technology on race day, and triathlon-specific strategies, __The Runner's Edge__ will revolutionize your running regimen. Experience the power of technology-based training, and step up to elite-level performance.

Elite runners have long relied on technology to analyze performance, maximize training, and challenge the competitive boundaries of the sport. Serious runners long sought the same advantages only to be confronted with a costly and complicated process. Not any longer. Now, The Runner's Edge is yours.

The Runner's Edge takes you inside tech-based training, from the assortment of speed and distance devices available to the advantages of tracking and analyzing your results with the latest software. With the most current research in sport and science, you'll learn to leverage technology for more productive workouts and faster times.

Written by scientist, coach, and training pioneer Stephen J. McGregor, PhD, and best-selling author and running expert Matt Fitzgerald, The Runner's Edge provides new insights into technology-based training. In this one-of-a-kind work, you'll learn these skills:

-Determine pace targets for all of your workouts.

-Define optimal weekly and long-term training loads.

-Identify and address strengths and weaknesses in your running fitness.

-Recognize periods of overreaching resulting in illness or overtraining.

-Identify plateaus to ensure progressive training.

-Taper your program to peak for optimal performance.
Complete with a consumer buying guide, sample programs from 5K to marathon, guidelines for using technology on race day, and triathlon-specific strategies, The Runner's Edge will revolutionize your running regimen. Experience the power of technology-based training, and step up to elite-level performance.

"The Runner's Edge takes you inside tech-based training, from the assortment of speed and distance devices available to the advantages of tracking and analyzing your results with the latest software. With the most current research in sport and science, you'll learn to leverage technology for more productive workouts and faster times." "Complete with a consumer buying guide, sample programs from 5K to marathon, guidelines for using technology on race day, and triathlon-specific strategies, The Runner's Edge will revolutionize your running regimen. Experience the power of technology-based training, and step up to elite-level performance."--Résumé de l'éditeur Use science to lead the pack. The Runner's Edge introduces a three-step plan for using technology to monitor, analyze, and plan training for peak performance while avoiding overtraining and minimizing injuries. The book unlocks the mystery and potential of speed and distance devices, so you reach new levels and personal best times. Title Page 1 Copyright Page 2 Dedication 3 Contents 4 Acknowledgments 7 Introduction 9 Acronyms and Abbreviations 12 Chapter 1 13 Chapter 2 33 Chapter 3 45 Chapter 4 65 Chapter 5 93 Chapter 6 115 Chapter 7 131 Chapter 8 149 Chapter 9 183 Chapter 10 195 Appendix 213 References 216 Index 217 About the Authors 222 Ad 224 "The Runner's Edge" takes you inside tech-based training and teaches you how to leverage technology for more productive workouts and faster times. Complete with a consumer buying guide, sample programmes from 5K to marathon, guidelines for using technology on race day, and triathlon-specific strategies Tech-based training guide for runners. Focuses on determining pace targets for workouts, training loads, progressive training and tapering to peak performance. Includes sample programs and charts.