i received this book that i ordered from the IAAF.
70 pages covering everything he has posted with more depth.
Chap. 1-physioloigcal aspects of the marathon runners performance--17 pages--highlights-energy production, running at diff. speeds, performance limiting factors in the marathon race
chp. 2- physiological aspects of training-7 pages
highlights-why does training induce a performance improvement?, central aerobic components, effect of various types of runs
chp. 3- Evaluation Test
highlights- how to establish pace better suited to indv. marathon runner, conconi, blood lactate, marathon speed
chp. 4 - Training means for the marathon runner--9 pages
Steady paced continuous
Continuous w/pace variation
Use of diff. training means
chp. 5 - Training schedules for the individual marathon runner. 10 pages
Diff. types of marathon runners
Periodisation
Introduction
Fundamental
Specific
includes about 20 tables and 10 figures
lots of specific training sched. for each period
much of what he has shared plus more.
it is def. worth the $8