Improve your racing performance through multispeed training! Whether your distance is 5k, marathon, or anything in between, this book tells you how to train smarter and run faster. Included with each of five training schedules are racing tactics, mental tips, and lessons from world-class runners. Whatever distance you plan to race, "Road Racing for Serious Runners" will guide you to peak performance!

Book contents:

Part I: The Physiology of Running

Chapter 1. A Multispeed Approach to Road Racing
Chapter 2. Training to Improve VO2max and Speed
Chapter 3. Training to Improve Lactate Threshold and Pure Edurance
Chapter 4. Optimal Training
Chapter 5. Optimal Racing
Part II: Training for Peak Performance
Chapter 6. Training to Race 5k
Chapter 7. Training to Race 8k to 10k
Chapter 8. Training to Race 15k Through Half Marathon
Chapter 9. Training for the Marathon
Chapter 10. Training to Race Cross-Country