'A winning blend of rigorous science, practical advice, and entertaining stories … I can't think of a runner who wouldn't benefit from its wisdom' ED CAESAR
'The running book of the decade' GEOFF WIGHTMAN
'A must-read' PATRICK SANG
FOREWORD FROM ELIUD KIPCHOGE
From one of the world's leading sports scientists and former advisor to record-breaking athletes Paula Radcliffe and Eliud Kipchoge, FASTER is an essential guide to improving your running - whatever your distance or goal.
Leading physiologist Professor Andy Jones draws on decades of research and a wealth of experience as a consultant in elite sport to explain the science behind speed, energy, resilience and recovery, and to provide practical, research-backed strategies you can use in your training and racing.
With clear examples and engaging stories from across his own career as a competitive runner, Jones offer insights for refining your training and developing your own focused plan - whether your goal is to achieve a new personal best, improve your VO2max or running economy, tackle a new distance, or simply keep running for many years to come.
Containing chapters on nutrition, training, sleep, pacing and supplements, together with an appendix of sample training plans, this book is a science-backed and field-tested guide to performing at your best and a must-read for anyone serious about getting faster.
| ISBN: | 9780008638054 |
| Publication date: | 28th January 2027 |
| Author: | Andy Jones |
| Publisher: | William Collins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |
| Genres: |
Sports Sport science, physical education Running and jogging Sports training and coaching Sport: general |
'A winning blend of rigorous science, practical advice, and entertaining stories … I can't think of a runner who wouldn't benefit from its wisdom' ED CAESAR'The running book of the decade' GEOFF WIGHTMAN'A must-read' PATRICK SANGFOREWORD FROM ELIUD KIPCHOGEFrom one of the world's leading sports scientists and former advisor to record-breaking athletes Paula Radcliffe and Eliud Kipchoge, FASTER is an essential guide to improving your running - whatever your distance or goal.Leading physiologist Professor Andy Jones draws on decades of research and a wealth of experience as a consultant in elite sport to explain the science behind speed, energy, resilience and recovery, and to provide practical, research-backed strategies you can use in your training and racing.With clear examples and engaging stories from across his own career as a competitive runner, Jones offer insights for refining your training and developing your own focused plan - whether your goal is to achieve a new personal best, improve your VO2max or running economy, tackle a new distance, or simply keep running for many years to come.Containing chapters on nutrition, training, sleep, pacing and supplements, together with an appendix of sample training plans, this book is a science-backed and field-tested guide to performing at your best and a must-read for anyone serious about getting faster.
Faster features in the following genres: Sports, Sport science, physical education, Running and jogging, Sports training and coaching, Sport: general
Paperback. £17.09, down from the £18.99 cover price. Pre-order. 28th January 2027.
Faster was written by Andy Jones and published by William Collins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Faster has 352 pages
£17.09, reduced from £18.99. Pre-order. 28th January 2027.