Runner's Edge (PDF)

Millions of runners use speed and distance devices, and serious participants know that the right technology can provide an edge over the competition. The Runner's Edge unlocks the mystery and potential of these devices, so athletes can use digital running technology to reach new levels and personal best times. In The Runner's Edge, coach and speed and distance device pioneer Stephen J. McGregor, PhD, teams up with well-known Runners World and Triathlete writer Matt Fitzgerald to demonstrate how runners can make the most of their abilities by using the latest running technology for optimal performance management. They introduce a three-step plan for using technology capabilities to monitor, analyze, and plan training for peak performance while avoiding overtraining and minimizing injuries. The Runner's Edge also includes sample training plans and periodization guidelinesscalable to various fitness levelsfor 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon runners. A special chapter for triathletes explains how to integrate swim, bike, and run training within a unified performance management system. The book also features special sections providing the perspectives of well-known coaches and experts, including Joe Friel, author of The Triathletes Training Bible, and Hal Higdon, Runners World columnist and author. Complete with a consumer guide for selecting distance and speed devices and training software, The Runner's Edge is the comprehensive resource for the cutting-edge runner.