Dear Running Enthusiast, Training for a running event is a huge commitment and a daunting task. We have put together this training manual to help enhance your running experience and assist you in reaching your goals. We have picked the brains of some of the most experienced running professionals in the industry to make this project come together. This manual is a product of over 100 years of running experience and is a collaboration of articles, stories and tidbits of information that we felt would be helpful and educational. It is not designed to be read like a book or novel, but instead as a resource manual. Detailed information about the author of each article can be found by clicking on the names below each title. Don’t forget about the names at the bottom of every page as well. These are the sponsors that made this project a reality. Click on any of these names to visit their websites. The training manual is designed around three very important concepts. • Training fundamentals • Injury prevention • Functional programming. To achieve the goals you desire, we recommend that you do the following: 1. Read each section of this manual thoroughly. 2. Have a nutrition plan that supports your training. If you feel this is already covered, great! If not, please consult with a registered dietitian or nutritionist in your area for assistance. 3. The information covered in this packet should be considered a basic guideline only. For more detailed information concerning any of the topics listed, please seek the guidance of a qualified professional in that particular field. 4. All participants are advised to consult their physicians before participating in any exercise program. 5. The concept of recovery is very important. Your improvement is not based on the ability to handle tough workouts, but rather on how well you recover from them. Forget the old adage “no pain, no gain”. When in doubt, leave it out. We would rather see you start a race less fit than not starting at all. Utilize this resource to energize your training. As you know, we all have a limited supply of energy. While it is neither created nor destroyed, the use of this energy
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