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Learn moreIf you are looking for how to finish your first 5k, this book isn't for you. The Science of Running is written for those of us looking to maximize our performance, get as close to our limits as possible, and more than anything find out how good we can be, or how good our athletes can be. In The Science of Running, elite coach and exercise physiologist Steve Magness integrates the latest research with the training processes of the world's best runners, to deliver an in depth look at how to maximize your performance.
It is a unique book that conquers both the scientific and practical points of running in two different sections. The first is aimed at identifying what limits running performance from a scientific standpoint. You will take a tour through the inside of the body, learning what causes fatigue, how we produce energy to run, and how the brain functions to hold you back from super-human performance. In section two, we turn to the practical application of this information and focus on the process of training to achieve your goals. You will learn how to develop training plans and to look at training in a completely different way. The Science of Running does not hold back information and is sure to challenge you to become a better athlete, coach, or exercise scientist.
Steve Magness is a coach to some of the top distance runners in the world, having coached numerous athletes to top fifteen at the World Championships and Olympic Games. As well as having six athletes finish in the top ten at World Marathon Majors (New York City, Boston, Chicago Marathon). He currently coaches at the University of Houston. Known widely for his integration of science and practice, Magness has been on the forefront of innovation in sport. He serves as an adjunct professor of strength and conditioning at St. Mary's University and has been a featured expert in Runner's World, the New York Times, the New Yorker, the BBC, the Wall Street Journal, and ESPN the Magazine. In addition, he is the author of The Science of Running and Peak Performance. In his own running, Magness ran a 4:01 mile in High School. He lives in Houston, Texas.
Stephen R. Thorne is a professional actor and a member of the Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, Rhode Island. He has played Hamlet, Henry V, and Tom Joad, among many other roles. Stephen has narrated over fifty audiobooks.