Today's runners are bombarded with 'expert' opinion on how to run faster and spend more and more money on doing so. 'Running 5K and 10K: A Training Guide' is an accessible, jargon-free guide for all distance runners committed to improving their times. It doesn't offer any quick and easy answers; just tried-and-tested practical advice on how to train more effectively and shave a few seconds - or even minutes - off your personal best. AUTHOR: David Chalfen has been coaching endurance running for over a decade and has been running for over thirty years. He is a Level 4 Performance UKA Coach and is an Area Endurance Coach Mentor for England Athletics. He has coached numerous distance runners ranging from national level to modest club level, both as a volunteer coach with Serpentine Running Club and via www.runcoach1to1.com. David has also written feature articles about endurance running for Athletics Weekly. 32 colour photographs

Author Biography

David Chalfen has been coaching endurance running for over a decade and has been running for over thirty years. He is a Level 4 Performance UKA Coach and is an Area Endurance Coach Mentor for England Athletics. He has coached numerous distance runners ranging from national level to modest club level, both as a volunteer coach with Serpentine Running Club and via www.runcoach1to1.com. David has also written feature articles about endurance running for Athletics Weekly.