Running to the Top: Arthur Lydiard's High-performance Training Methods
About this product
Since the outstanding success of his New Zealand athletes Snell, Halberg, and Magee at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Arthur Lydiard's name has been synonymous with the best training methods used by the world's top middle- and long-distance runners. Arthur Lydiard's methods are just as relevant today as they were 60 years ago and are still used by top athletes looking to enhance their performance. This new edition presents Lydiard's high-performance training techniques and includes systematic, detailed training programs based on his definition of fitness. Each runner can tailor the programs to his or her goal. Also included are tips for the best running gear, nutrition, preventing injury, and therapy, and the book even delves into the relationship between the coach and the athlete--making it a must-have for all runners and coaches. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say this book is very informative and educational, with useful training advice and a clear running philosophy, but they also frequently criticize the grammar, spelling, and editing quality. Some readers on Goodreads echo that split, calling the training schedules decent while saying the writing feels poorly organized or out of date. On LetsRun, runners still describe it as a classic Lydiard title and a foundational training reference. ThriftBooks feedback is also positive, with readers calling it a great book from a respected coach. No YouTube watch URLs were found in the available search results, so no video IDs are included.
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| Topic | Running |
Product Details
| Publisher | Meyer Meyer Sport |
| Publication date | February 1, 2021 |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 216 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1782552111 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1782552116 |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.25 x 0.5 x 9 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,196,668 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #226 in Track & Field Sports #950 in Running & Jogging (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (92) |