The Triathlete's Guide to Run Training (Ultrafit Multisport Training Series)
by Ken Mierke
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Author: Ken MierkeBrand: VELO
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-02-10
ISBN: 1931382603
Number of pages: 200
Publisher: VeloPress
Product features:
- Here is the only book that is solely written for the triathlete who is looking to become a faster, more efficient, and stronger runner
- Many multisport athletes prepare for their events based on the training conventions of each individual sport-swimming, cycling, and running
- The Triathlete's Guide to Run Training is a comprehensive approach to running and triathlon that will help triathletes run faster after swimming and cycling, and ultimately make them better runners
- Paperback, illustrations throughout
- By Ken Mierke
Book Reviews of The Triathlete's Guide to Run Training (Ultrafit Multisport Training Series)
Book Review: Hands on Instructions for Efficient Running
Summary: 5 Stars
Sometimes you're glad when you're asked by Amazon to review a book - in some cases due to the fact that they stink, in others because you've purchased something that you really feel that you can recommend to others. This book belongs in the second category.
The Triathlete's Guide to Run Training is simply the most comprehensive and well structured, easy-to-read, hands-on book about running that I've ever seen (and believe me, as a triathlete I've gone through everything from Posetech to ChiRunning in my quest for reduced run times).
The book will take you through Technique (the actual physics of running, i.e., where does all that energy go that you spend on the track?, how to reduce energy waste and maximize forward propulsion, etc.), Training (planning, bricks, etc.), Preparations, and finally, Racing. The way it's done makes you understand just how good Mierke must be as a coach: everything is short, crisp and to the point.
If you're training by yourself, there are plenty of drills in the book that will take you a long way towards better running efficiency. If you're a coach, there's a lot of stuff from basic to advanced that you can use in your coaching. If you're training with a coach, give him the book and ask him to use it when coaching you - I did and the result has been remarkable: not only do I run faster, I run almost effortlessly after hard biking, and - moreover - I enjoy my running even during races. The only thing that has made that much of a difference for my racing is Total Immersion Swimming (which, by the way, also focuses on efficiency rather than raw power).
In short: highly recommendable book for anyone who's interested in running faster and more efficient (is there anyone who doesn't?). Extra plus for the integration of running into biking specifically and triathlon in general.
Summary of The Triathlete's Guide to Run Training (Ultrafit Multisport Training Series)
Many multisport athletes employ traditional training methods, ignoring technique while relying on volume and intensity of workouts to improve results. Renowned coach Ken Mierke has coached nine national multisport champions and placed 28 multisport athletes on Team USA. His research proves that athletes who achieve optimal technique show a remarkable difference not just in performance, but also in endurance. In this book he shows runners how to use the body's natural shock-absorption system to dramatically reduce impact stress and keep their training injury-free. By maximizing both conditioning and technique, as detailed in this book, runners can become faster, stronger, and more efficient athletes.
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