Sprinting: Training, Techniques and Improving Performance

by Chris Husbands

Overview

An essential guide for all athletes at the beginning or development stages of their sprint careers who are committed to running faster
 
A huge amount of time, planning, and preparation goes into creating a world-class sprinter. This instructional guide breaks down the necessary steps to excelling in any sprint event, from 60 meters to 400 meters, as well as the hurdles and relay. It discusses principles of biomechanics, limiting factors, and potential areas of capability. It also goes into training and planning, prehab and injury prevention, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and the benefits of sprinting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781847975492
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	10/08/2013
Series:	Crowood Sports Guides
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Chris Husbands runs his own personal training business, training athletes from grassroots up to senior club competition level. He has contributed to various health and fitness magazines. Daley Thompson CBE won the decathlon gold medal in the 1980 and 1984 Olympics, and is considered by many to be one of the greatest decathletes of all time.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Foreword Daley Thompson CBE 7

Introduction 8

1 A Brief History of Sprinting 12

2 Tools of the Trade and Getting Started 21

3 Biomechanics, Limiting Factors and Areas of Potential 27

4 Rules and Regulations 46

5 The 60 and 100 Metres 50

6 The 200 Metres 59

7 The 400 Metres 66

8 The Hurdles and Relay 72

9 Traning and Planning 91

10 Prehab and Injuries 125

11 Nutrition 138

12 Strength and Conditioning 155

13 The Race 176

14 The Benefits of Sprint Training for Fitness and Other Sports 180

References 188

Further Reading 189

Useful Contacts 190

Index 191