Buy This Book: Tom Tellez’s The Science of Speed, The Art of the Sprint
/I just finished reading Tom Tellez’s new book The Science of Speed, The Art of the Sprint.
It’s one of the better books on the biomechanics of running and spiriting published recently.
Distance runner coaches are wise to read this book and apply the lessons on biomechanics to their runners as improved mechanics will directly result in improved running economy and better performance.
What makes this book so valuable is everything Tellez offers is 100% correct, as he looks at running mechanics from a pure physics standpoint. He’s very specific and detailed. Other sources on proper running mechanics will cite cues like “good posture” or “run tall” without going into any detail about what the cues mean and how to objective coach them. Tellez’s book empowers the coach with specific language, drills, and positions to look for, record, measure, and coach.
Also, The Science of Speed, The Art of the Sprint is very easy to read, it is only 130 pages written in simple, direct language making is accessible to a very wide audience — you don’t need a PhD in physics to understand and apply the knowledge offered.
Finally, it is a book for coaches by a coach, meaning it is very practical. You can read it and immediately apply concepts or drills tomorrow in practice to help your athletes get better.
The Science of Speed, The Art of the Sprint
100% Recommended by Super Running Blog
