Translator's Preface: Running: Exploring the Scientific Principles Behind the Most Primitive Movement, Vol. 5
Introduction 7
Introduction 8

Chapter 1.
Anatomy of the motor organs and basic motor principles
Coordination and Running: Mechanics or Biomechanics? 11
Structure and Movement of Joints 12
Force production at the muscle level 20
Muscle structure and differentiation, joint moments, and passive tissue function 33
Elastic and Reactive Muscle Action 58
Action of the biarticular muscles 61
How to Control Running 70
Anatomy and Training 79

Chapter 2.
Energy generation
Introduction 83
Energy 86
Capacity and power 110
Cardiopulmonary System 114
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max) 123

Chapter 3.
Running technique
Introduction 127
High speed running 130
Start and Acceleration 177
Continuous low-speed running 189

Chapter 4.
Training and adaptation
Introduction 197
Principles of Training 197
Derived Training Principles 207
Adaptation 215
Means and Methods of Training 229

Chapter 5.
Training for real-world running skills
Introduction 245
The Basic Components of Running 250
Running at a constant speed 315
Start and Acceleration 329

Chapter 6.
Strength Training for Runners
Introduction 341
Strength Training and Functional Anatomy 354
Strength Training for Individual Muscle Groups 361
Strength Training that Works with Muscle Chains 388
Strength Training for Running-Similar Movement Patterns 395

About the Author 400
Reference 407