Running can encompass the absolute extremes of human performance, from speed to endurance. Running Science uncovers the fundamental science that underpins this ubiquitous sport, bringing together the study of biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, health and injury prevention, and the technical development of shoes and running surfaces: it's a complete reference.
Running can encompass the absolute extremes of human performance, from speed to endurance. Running Science uncovers the fundamental science that underpins this ubiquitous sport, bringing together the study of biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, health and injury prevention, and the technical development of shoes and running surfaces: it's a complete reference.
Professor Brewer began his career as Head of Human Performance for the Football Association, where he formed part of the support team for the 1990 Italian World Cup. Subsequently, Professor Brewer entered academia, undertaking senior leadership roles within the University of Bedfordshire. He has also held a number of significant Board level roles including Chair of the London Regional Sports Board, a Government appointed Non-Executive Director of UK Anti-Doping, Non-Executive Director of British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS), and Chair of British Ski and Snowboard. John, who is a keen runner and skier, specialises in research areas including fitness standards in the Police Service, sports nutrition, hydration, fitness testing and relative age effect in sport.
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Introduction
CHAPTER ONE the runner's body John Brewer
CHAPTER TWO perfect motion Iain Fletcher and Laura Charalambous
CHAPTER THREE fuel and fluid Bob Murray and Daniel Craighead
CHAPTER FOUR running psychology Andy Lane
CHAPTER FIVE training and racing Charles Pedlar and James Earle
CHAPTER SIX equipment Paul Larkins
CHAPTER SEVEN running well Anna Barnsley
CHAPTER EIGHT the big questions John Brewer
APPENDICES Notes Notes on contributors Index Acknowledgments
