MARATHON RESOURCE CENTRE
By Paddy Doran
May 8, 2006
Marathon resource centre: introduction
Distance running by Jim Davis, leading Irish coach
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ATHLETE PROFILES
JOHN GRIFFIN ONE OF IRELANDS GREATEST MARATHON RUNNERS SHARES HIS EXPERIENCES AND TRAINING METHODS
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PHYSIOLOGY
PHYSIOLOGY OF ENDURANCE TRAINING
Darren McWilliams BSc(Hon) BASES Sport and Exercise Scientist addresses the science behind endurance events and training
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TRAINING PRINCIPLES
PERIODISATION OF TRAINING: How to structure training Paddy Doran
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NUTRITION
Where to get reliable sports Nutrition information
Nutrition for top performance INDI Free Nutrition booklet
Free Active Energy Fuel for Sport Nutrition booklet from National Dairy council
Fluids Keep your cool
Protein post training
Do crash diets work?
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SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
Kate Kirby Sport Psychologist from the School of Psychology in University College Dublin addresses sport psychology issues.
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RECOVERY METHODS:
Essential recovery techniques for top performance
by Paddy Doran
SLEEP AND REST
RECOVERY NUTRITION
MASSAGE
ACTIVE RECOVERY
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OVERTRAINING
OVERTRAINING OR NORMAL FATIGUE? By Paddy Doran
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INJURIES
FUNCTIONS OF THE FOOT DURING SPORT
Chartered Physiotherapist and elite triathlete Aiden Woods outlines some research and practical issues in regard to the foot,its role in sport activity and occurrence of injuries.
