Art of Running Faster, The

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Whether you're old, young, new to the sport or an experienced marathoner, this guide will change how you run and the results you achieve! Any runner can tell you that the sport isn't just about churning out miles day in and day out. Runners have a passion, dedication and desire to go faster, longer and further. Now, "The Art of Running Faster" provides you with a new approach to running, achieving your goals and setting your personal best. "The Art of Running Faster" challenges the stereotypes, removes the doubts and erases the self-imposed limitations by prescribing not only what to do but also how to do it. Inside, you will learn how to overcome the obstacles that prevent you from running faster, more comfortably and with greater focus. Customise your training programme to emphasise the development of speed, strength and stamina to ensure you reach that next level of performance and blow past the competition. Reviews of this title are through UK and European running websites and magazines including "Running Fitness" and "Runner's World". Email campaign to contacts interested in running. This title is featured in Human Kinetics' monthly "FitNews E-Newsletter" sent to over 10,000 subscribers. It is also featured on Human Kinetics' Health & Fitness Blog.

Julian Goater is a former world-class runner. He has competed in numerous championships, including the World Championships, the Commonwealth Games, European Championships and World Cross Country Championships. His times for 5,000 and 10,000 meters remain among the fastest ever by a British athlete. Since retiring from competing, Julian has been coaching runners of all abilities. His athletes continue to achieve remarkable results by focusing on modifying their running techniques and training prescriptions. Julian has been active in road running, cross country running, duathlon and triathlon. He has won gold twice in his age group at the World Duathlon Championships, and has also won the British Triathlon in his age group. He currently lives in Surrey with his wife, Sue. Don Melvin is a published author, journalist and lifelong fun runner. His international assignments have included coverage of the Olympic Games in Atlanta and Athens. He has also reported on international political and social topics. Don is currently an editor and correspondent for the Associated Press and has published, under another name, numerous novels for children. A native Vermonter, he now lives in Brussels with his wife, Rodica.