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Every weekend, hundreds of thousands of runners limber up to take part in local organised 5k events - the stepping-stone distance to middle distance running. The growth in popularity of events such as ParkRun is encouraging runners to take the sport more seriously - the desire to shave seconds off a PB, or to break that 'elusive' 20-minute barrier, becomes a personal challenge.
Team GB Olympian, Scott Overall, shares some of the secrets and training methods that helped him reach the very top of international athletics. This book will cover all aspects including mixed training routines, nutrition, stretching, injury prevention and warming up routines.
About the author
Scott has been running since the age of 14 where at Orleans Park School in Twickenham he made his first steps into the competitive world of athletics. From winning cross country races at school, Scott went on to gaining a running scholarship to the USA in 2004. He attended Butler University from 2004-2007 and during his time here he gained his first GB vest in 2005, at the European U23 Championships.
He made his marathon debut at the Berlin Marathon in 2011, running a time of 2:10.55 finishing in 5th place. Scotts next marathon was the 2012 London Olympic Games running for Team GB.
Summary
Every weekend, hundreds of thousands of runners limber up to take part in local organised 5k events the stepping-stone distance to middle distance running. The growth in popularity of events such as ParkRun is encouraging runners to take the sport more seriously the desire to shave seconds off a PB, or to break that elusive 20-minute barrier, becomes a personal challenge.
Team GB Olympian, Scott Overall, shares some of the secrets and training methods that helped him reach the very top of international athletics. This book will cover all aspects including mixed training routines, nutrition, stretching, injury prevention and warming up routines.
