| Description |
xi, 218 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Physiology. Performance factors and sex differences ; Menstrual cycle, hormones, and performance ; Pregnancy ; Menopause ; Older runners -- Training. Components of training ; Base building ; Acidosis (lactate) threshold training ; Aerobic power training for VO2max ; Speed and strength training ; Building your training program -- Health and wellness. Female athlete triad ; Injuries and female runners ; Performance nutrition and female runners |
| Summary |
Provides comprehensive information on training female runners based on their cardiovascular, hormonal, metabolic, muscular, and anatomical characteristics |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Running for women.
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Running -- Training.
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Running.
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| Author |
Smith, Carolyn S., 1965- author
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| LC no. |
2012003780 |
| ISBN |
1450404677 (soft cover) |
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9781450404679 |
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