Faster

‘A winning blend of rigorous science, practical advice, and entertaining stories … I can’t think of a runner who wouldn’t benefit from its wisdom’ ED CAESAR

FOREWORD FROM ELIUD KIPCHOGE

Leading physiologist Professor Andy Jones draws on decades of research and a wealth of experience as a consultant in elite sport to explain the science behind speed, energy, resilience and recovery, and to provide practical, research-backed strategies you can use in your training and racing.

With clear examples and engaging stories from across his own career as a competitive runner, Jones offer insights for refining your training and developing your own focused plan – whether your goal is to achieve a new personal best, improve your VO2max or running economy, tackle a new distance, or simply keep running for many years to come.

Containing chapters on nutrition, training, sleep, pacing and supplements, together with an appendix of sample training plans, this book is a science-backed and field-tested guide to performing at your best and a must-read for anyone serious about getting faster.

Reviews

‘Nobody on earth knows more about running fast than Andy Jones. He has guided the best marathoners on earth to landmark performances. FASTER contains a winning blend of rigorous science, practical advice, and entertaining stories from Jones's remarkable career. I can't think of a runner who wouldn't benefit from its wisdom’

Ed Caesar, author of Two Hours

‘Andy Jones was a vital part of my team throughout my career … I had absolute confidence in my training and ability to hold the pace thanks to his scientific input and his readiness to support in the field, fine-tuning my training to further enhance my performance. Now, he has distilled all that wisdom into this book, sharing his knowledge to help others go “Faster”'

Paula Radcliffe OBE, Olympian and former marathon World Record holder

‘In Faster, Andy Jones has expertly condensed 30 years of his experience in advising elite distance runners into practical tips to help runners at every level achieve their running goals’

Jo Pavey MBE, Five-time Olympian and former European 10,000m champion

‘A work that all serious distance runners and coaches should read. This book is the most comprehensive that I have seen’

Dave Bedford OBE, former world 10,000 m record holder

About the author

Andy Jones is Professor of Applied Physiology at the University of Exeter and one of the world’s leading experts on the science and practice of endurance exercise, specifically distance running. A former international middle-distance athlete, he has acted as the sports science advisor to world marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe and was part of Nike’s consulting team for Eliud Kipchoge’s successful sub-two-hour marathon performance. He continues to work with dozens of elite athletes and has consulted for UK Athletics, Nike and the English Institute of Sport.