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The Runner's Edge

The Runner's Edge

by Matt Fitzgerald (Author), Matt Fitzgerald (Author), Stephen McGregor (Author)

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    Abridged::Audiobook::Box set::Illustrated::Large P 2009

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Synopsis

Elite runners have long relied on technology to analyse performance, maximise training and challenge the competitive boundaries of the sport. Serious runners long sought the same advantages only to be confronted with a costly and complicated process. Not any longer. Now, The Runner's Edge is here. The Runner's Edge takes the reader inside tech-based training, from the assortment of speed and distance devices available to the advantages of tracking and analysing the results with the latest software. With the most current research in sport and science, the reader will learn to leverage technology for more productive workouts and faster times. Complete with a consumer buying guide, sample programmes from 5K to marathon, guidelines for using technology on race day and triathlon-specific strategies, The Runner's Edge will revolutionise running regimen.

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Format: Abridged::Audiobook::Box set::Illustrated::Large P
 Pages: 224
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc.
Published: 22 Oct 2009
ISBN 10: 0736081151
ISBN 13: 9780736081153

Media Reviews

Stephen McGregor and Matt Fitzgerald are masters of the science and technology of training. By following their expert guidance in The Runner's Edge, you will become a better runner.

Joe Friel, MSc
Head Coach
Training Bible Coaching


In The Runner's Edge, Matt and Stephen do a terrific job explaining technology and showing you how to incorporate it into your daily workouts and training. A must-read for those looking to improve their performance.

Dean Karnazes, Ultramarathon Man

Precise measurement is the silver bullet of training when running for peak fitness. The Runner's Edge helps even the most techno-phobic athlete learn how to use the tools available to secure this edge.

T.J. Murphy
Editor in Chief of Inside Triathlon

Author Bio
Stephen J. McGregor, PhD, is a pioneer in the development of training concepts and software designed to maximise the benefits of running with a speed and distance device. Most notably, Dr. McGregor created the normalised graded pace (NGP) algorithm and the run training stress score (RTSS). Dr. McGregor is the Director of the Applied Physiology Laboratory at Eastern Michigan University and has published and presented numerous research papers examining muscle injury, nutritional supplements, performance modelling and running physiology. Matt Fitzgerald is the author of numerous books on running, triathlon, nutrition, and weight loss. A prolific health and fitness journalist, Fitzgerald writes regularly for publications as Bicycling, Experience Life, Her Sports, Maxim, Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Outside, and Runner's World. He is currently a senior editor with Triathlete, is a featured running expert on Active.com, and contributes to the Active Runner e-mail newsletter.