Marathon Running: Physiology, Psychology, Nutrition and Training Aspects

Editors: Zinner, Christoph, Sperlich, Billy (Eds.)
Comprehensive composition of scientific and practical aspects of marathon running and training
Deep physiological insights with regards to marathon running and training
Indications/Tips for good performance during marathon races and training in many different fields (physiology, thermoregulation, nutrition, psychology, gender, and ages)

The book contains recent research about physiology, psychology, nutrition and training aspects of Marathon Running of different age, gender and performance level. The basic knowledge of marathon running with explanations of the physiological and psychological mechanisms induced by marathon training with the associated adaptations and subsequent improved physiological capacities are presented in a reader friendly format for researchers and practitioners. The book includes a full range of useful practical knowledge, as well as trainings principles to guide the reader to run marathon faster. After reading the book the reader is able to develop training plans and owns the knowledge about up-to-date scientific results in the fields of physiology, psychology, nutrition in marathon running.

Number of Illustrations and Tables
18 b/w illustrations, 7 illustrations in colour
Topics
Human Physiology
Sports Medicine
Nutrition
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Sport Science
Popular Science in Medicine and Health