The Art of Sprinting: Techniques for Speed and Performance

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I have a ton of running books and I can’t really recommend any of them highly (I’m not a hurdles guy btw) except Charlie’s Training for Speed (and GPP DVD) and Bosch’s “Running”… Rip out the practical/applied section of Bosch’s book though. Adrian Faccioni (University of Canberra), Vern Gambetta (Gambetta Training Systems), Mike Hurst (Coach of Darren Clark, Maree Holland, Debbie Wells), Ron Wyld (Dalton Grant), Michael Khmel (Matt Shirvington, Patrick Dwyer), Cliff Mallett (Paul Di Bella, Damien Marsh, Sharon Cripps), Esa Peltola (Patrick Johnson), Peter Fortune (Cathy Freeman, Tamsyn Lewis, Lauren Hewitt),Tudor Bidder (Renee Poetschka, Declan Stack, Susan Andrews), Roy Boyd (Kyle Van der Kuyp), Jackie Byrnes (Melinda Gainsford, Jana Pittman), Phil Geddes (David Geddes), Lindsay Watson (Zid Abou Hamed, Todd MacDonald), Colin Wright (Tim Jackson, Jenny Laurendet), Paul Laurendet (Holt Hardy, Marty Byron, Amber Menzies, Clinton Hill), Matt Barber (Dean Capobianco), Andrew Jackson (Rachel Massey-Jackson), Loren Seagrave (Speed Dynamics, Evelyn Ashford, Donovan Bailey), and Dan Pfaff (Bruny Surin, Obadele Thompson, Donovan Bailey). Sprinting - Training, Techniques and Improving Performance" is an essential guide for all athletes at the beginning or development stages of their sprint careers who are committed to running faster. Håkan Andersson, Elite Sprint CoachI can really recommend Joel Smith’s new book “Speed Strength: A Comprehensive Guide to the Biomechanics and Training of Linear Speed.

Principles I used to help an athlete to an NCAA championship in the 55m dash in 2010 that I’ve been refining for almost another decade. Not to knock any of the above but DVDs are, IMO, a better way to go (capture nuances of drills, if that’s part of what you are after). He also devotes a significant amount of the book to explaining his ideas around how training for power trumps training for technique as better technique results from power. Suitable for all athletes at the beginning or development stages of their sprint careers who are committed to running faster, this book covers various sprint events from 60metres to 400 metres, as well as the hurdles and relay; principles of biomechanics, limiting factors and potential areas of capability; and training and planning.Presents a detailed analysis of the latest ways in which science has influenced and improved the sport of sprinting . The item was shipped fast and was nicely packaged in a very thick paper mailing envelope and arrived as scheduled in perfect used condition. The book covers all sprint events from 60 metres to 400 metres, as well as the hurdles and relay; principles of biomechanics, limiting factors and potential areas of capability; training and planning; prehab and avoiding injuries; practical nutritional advice and strength and conditioning. I’ve been fortunate enough to have participated in a handful of Book Sprints and have been surprised at the outcome each time.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. By providing an overview of the principles of sport science and how these are applied in practice, the book is essential reading for students and academics, coaches and performers, physiotherapists, club doctors, and professional support staff working in the sport.

Speed Strength” is your total guide to navigating the means of any training modality related to getting athletes faster, as well as optimizing your understanding of the human body in relation to moving at high velocity.

Although annoyed, I must say this seller is very professional and refunded my purchase promptly, in a most courteous manner--somewhat remarkably for such a small dollar amount. Sprinting - Training, Techniques and Improving Performance is an essential guide for all athletes at the beginning or development stages of their sprint careers who are committed to running faster. The key to fun and effectiveness is a coach delivering a variety of effective training activities within certain guidelines.This book is very comprehensive, complete, and offers an evidence-based approach of sprint training.