Includes index

The coach Coogan training principles -- Building a good training environment -- Staying strong and healthy -- Using your mind to run faster -- How and why to be a student of the sport -- Racing is a skill you can master -- What's in the schedules, and how to follow them -- Training for and racing the mile -- Training for and racing the 5K -- Training for and racing the 10K -- Training for and racing the 15K to half marathon -- Training for and racing the marathon -- Training for and racing many events in a short period -- Training for a quick transition from one race distance to another

Describes the philosophies and training strategies that have helped Mark Coogan and the athletes he now coaches succeed. It covers physical and psychological strategies to help runners build an aerobic base, balance training and recovery, and achieve good running form. It also provides training schedules intended to help athletes prepare for a variety of race distances