I WANT TO RUN: The Olympic Developmental Training and Nutritional Guide For Young & Teen Track Runners Ages 10 To 18
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A perfect young runner’s blueprint for you, your coaches, and your parents!
You want to be on one of the athletic teams at school. What sport grabs your attention?
Track & field seems to be the most popular activity on campus and there are a lot of different events to try. You hurry to find the coach and sign up!
I Want To Run: The Olympic Developmental Training and Nutritional Guide for Young & Teen Track Runners Ages 10 to 18 by Olympic Coach Sue Humphrey is the book for you.
Explaining all running, relays, and hurdles, Humphrey provides a general description and basic workout ideas for young athletes ages 10-18. Other vital sections include to get better “off the track” with nutrition ideas, how to warm up and warm down, and how important sleep is to an athlete.
The beginner athlete/coach/parent will be introduced to all running events from the 100-meter dash through the 3200-meter run, the variety of the relays run in scholastic meets, and hurdles from the 80-meter race to the 400-meter event.
This youth runners’ blueprint includes:Brief history of track as a sport and the Olympic GamesDescription of each event from the 100-meters through the 3200-metersWhat kind of future you can look forward to in the sportWhat opportunities you might have after a college careerHow nutrition plays a part in your successHow sleep can make you a better runnerWhy you should be sure to warm up and warm downAnd so much more…
Sue’s ability to communicate and connect to young people on their level is the reason why this manual would be a great book to use as a reference and a guide to help the next generation of Olympic hopefuls to become Olympians.”
-Jackie Joyner-Kersee, World Record Holder Heptathlon, Olympic Gold Medalist in the Long Jump & Heptathlon, considered the world’s greatest female athletes
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From the Publisher
I WANT TO RUN covers these topics and more!
Running
Brief history of Olympic racesWhy should children run?Correct relay strategies
Training
Suggested workout plansRacing tacticsHow to set your starting blocks
Nutrition
Best school lunch choicesWhy sleep is vitalOverall meal plans for teens
ASIN : B09M53YW6D
Publisher : Independently published (November 22, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 112 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8768020064
Item Weight : 4.7 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.27 x 8 inches
Customers say
Customers find the information in the book excellent, enlightening, and clear. They also say it’s easy to read and understand, and good to read to children before watching the Olympics or going to a meet. Readers also appreciate the beautiful illustrations.
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Anthony –
Clear, easy to read and understand
When I was in high school track, I wish I had had this information. As I read, I thought over my training or lack of training. This book would have been so useful. Sue Humphrey is truly a gifted teach/coach/author. Her explanation of each event was enlightening. Although I have participated in and watched track for years, I learned a lot about each event. I wish I had read this book before the Olympics this year. My grandkids had so many questions I could have answered better. The illustrations are very nicely done. My eight year old grandson is showing an interest in biking. I am sure I can use parts of this book to help him train.
Carrie V –
Perfect intro to track
As a middle school coach, I’m always looking for good resources for my athletes and families. For most this is their first experience with track and they have a hard time seeing the big picture or understand all that it entails. This book is the perfect resource for kids and parents to get them excited and serious about track. Most of what is out there is too advanced or too long, or geared more towards college/adults. I appreciated that she repeatedly states to try many events to see what you are good at, but most importantly to have fun. The book starts off with a history of the sport, which I think is important to know in any sport that you participate in. She does a good break down of all the different types of events without it being too overwhelming for the beginning trackster. Sue also gives some basics of types of workouts that kids should do, but not an actual workout plan. I will definitely be recommending this to my young athletes, parents, and volunteers so they can have a better understanding and appreciation of the sport. I would love to see a follow up book geared more towards coaches of young athletes. Sue Humphrey’s knowledge of the sport is invaluable.
Pamela Marquez –
Great information for the aspiring young athlete
What a wonderful book for those interested in any sport, but especially running. (which is important to every sport!) Coach Humphrey discusses the many aspects of being an athlete, how to get started, what to work on and ways to improve performance. She gives great information on every running event so the young athlete can better understand the training and commitment of each event. So easy to read and understand that I can’t wait to give it to my grandson , who is seven and exploring the many sports available to him. I’ll be looking forward to the next book detailing the field events!!!
Sealgaire –
Aprapriate for kingergadners.
Infantile. No knowledge contained within. I want my money back.
Marie Henry –
Inspirational Guide to Inspiring Young Athletes
Coach Humphreyâs book is a fabulous tool to have on hand for any track coach or parent of a child who is already showing an interest in sprinting and running. I wish I would have had this book when my son was young to help teach him specifics about all the different ways to train for each running event. Beautifully illustrated and full of knowledge from an Olympic coach! Your athlete will be smarter about how to perform after this read because it teaches basic biomechanics related to approaches, fundamental agility and nutrition which will even help cross over into other sports.
Eric Shoars –
Not the book it claims to be
Based upon the title and the qualifications of the author, I was expecting more than this book delivered. The subtitle includes the words “Olympic Developmental Training and Nutritional Guide”. Nothing in the book supports that, particularly after age 12. If this book were meant solely for a 9-12 year old, I would have a much different view of the book. Half the book is history of running (which is really interesting) but has nothing to do with Olympic-level training. There is a lot of describing but not much depth. For someone interested in running at a middle school level, he or she is probably already in track and getting coaching that surpasses anything in the book. There are no guides as to running plans or nutritional plans that I would expect from the title and the author. If you have a child who is really interested in track and wants a guide on training and nutrition, there are better sources out there.
Scott Sommer –
Such a cohesive segue into the sport of running for youths
This book gives both beginning coaches and athletes the best overview of what is needed for a solid foundation in running. It is written in away to spark interest in the next up and coming generation of runners by helping them to see their potential and boosting their confidence. The section on âDonât Forget These Areasâ shows the author clearly cares about the athlete physical well-being as a whole. My niece will love this book and I canât wait to share it with her!
James A. –
Great introduction on how to participate in the sport that impacts almost every other sport
Well written for readers of all ages. Delivers comprehensive information about getting started the sport to all who read it.