Conditioning for Distance Running

Table of Contents I Physiological and Biochemical Considerations - Neuromuscular System - Cardiovascular System - Structural Considerations - Respiratory System II Metabolism - Anaerobic Metabolism - Aerobic Metabolism - Relative Importance of Aerobic and Anaerobic Metabolism III Environmental Considerations - Temperature - Altitude IV Nutrition - Chronic Dietary Needs - Acute Dietery Needs V Training and Running Technique - Types of Training - Endurance and Aerobic Power Training - Pace Running - Anaerobic/Speed Training - Hill Running - Running Technique VI Clinical Aspects of Distance Running - Musculoskeletal System - Blood in the Urine - Gastrointestinal System - Respiratory System - Hematological System - Cardiovascular System - Staleness or Overtraining VII Profile of Champions - Body Build - Aerobic Capacity - Submaximal Oxygen Consumption - Age and Experience Index