Brain Training For Runners: A
Revolutionary New Training System
to Improve Endurance, Speed,
Health, andResults by Matt Fitzgerald
Excellent - Best Running Book I've Read
Based on new research in exercise physiology, author and running expert
Matt Fitzgerald introduces a first-of-its-kind training strategy that hes
named Brain Training. Runners of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels
can learn to maximize their performance by supplying the brain with the
right feedback. Based on Fitzgeralds eight-point brain training system, this
book will help runners: - Resist running fatigue - Use cross-training as
brain training - Master the art of pacing - Learn to run in the zone -
Outsmart injuries - Fuel the brain for maximum performance - And more
Packed with cutting-edge research, real-world examples, and the wisdom
of the worlds top distance runners, Brain Training for Runners offers easily

applied advice and delivers practical results for a better overall running
experience.
Personal Review: Brain Training For Runners: A Revolutionary
New Training System to Improve Endurance, Speed, Health,
andResults by Matt Fitzgerald
Let me start by saying that I'm a 42 year old runner who got back into
running about a year ago. Was way out of shape and knew I needed a big
goal in order to get my brain to take things seriously. Chose to run the San
Diego Rock N Roll marathon and got started with 20 week training
program. I managed to finish, but made many rookie errors along the way.
However, I was hooked so I started reading every book I could get my
hands on in an effort to run faster, more efficiently, and pain free.
Of all the books, I had narrowed my "favorites" down to three = Lore of
Running by Timothy Noakes, ChiRunning by Danny Dryer, and Run Less
Run Faster by the Runners World and the Furman Institute. I found these
books contained the science, running form, and training plan I needed that
made the most sense and seemed to be the most current, effective
information available.
When I received Brain Training for Runners, I was immediately impressed
and I'm happy to report that it does an excellent job of summarizing the key
points in my three favorites noted above and is now my new favorite.
If you are ready to take your running to a new level, I strongly recommend
you read this book. The author does a good job of explaining the role our
brains play so you can understand what's going on behind the
scenes...and train smarter to push through mental barriers that may be
holding you back from your true potential. He is a believer in the "central
governor model" proposed by Timothy Noakes and I think he does a great
job explaining how it all works in layman's terms us runners can
comprehend.
In my opinion, the author also does a great job of explaining stride
mechanics and providing some excellent cues for you to focus on while
running to improve your stride. I found ChiRunning to be an excellent book
regarding how to use gravity to run more efficiently and reduce injuries.
However, it wasn't until I read Brain Training that I put it all together and
now I'm just amazed at the difference it has made in my running.
In Brain Training, the author talks about the ballistic style of running that
elite runners use and how they are actually floating in the air the majority of
the time. Practicing his cues helped me evolve my stride to emulate the
elite runner form and all I can say is wow. The real world changes for me,
based on actions I took after reading Brain Training, are nothing short of
amazing. Over a period of 3 weeks, I have seen my target marathon pace
drop by a full 30 seconds per mile. I now run much faster when doing track
intervals and the speed of tempo runs is mind boggling. I continually focus

on the authors cues and somehow I am now running my long runs
considerably faster with a lower average heart rate!
Should also point out that the training plans the author suggests are very
similar to the Run Less Run Faster plans where focus is on 3 quality key
runs per week. Difference being that the author is more flexible in his
approach whereby he advises you to alter your plan last minute based on
how you feel during your workout. He's all about adaptability and also
provides an excellent table you can reference to pick target training speeds
based on your current perceived fitness level. Something he says you will
increase 4 to 6 times over the course of an 18 to 24 month training
program. The author also includes a lot on stretching, strength exercise,
and nutrition that I found helpful.
In summary, The author really does a great job of covering the full
spectrum and putting it all into an easy to follow plan you can customize to
your own unique fitness level and self-coach yourself to be a faster runner.
I truly believe this is a must read for all runners who are looking to run
faster and hit new PR's.
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