Professional recommendations to help all amateur athletes show their best performance - from beginners to ultramarathoners.
Even if you are an amateur, you can run like a pro - and achieve your maximum results. And it won't hurt your health, your wallet, or your non-sport activities.
This book covers all aspects of the professional approach: running technique, nutrition, training planning, training volumes and intensity distribution, rest and recovery, psychology. In addition, you will find detailed three-level training plans for all popular long distances - from five kilometers to the ultramarathon, as well as strength, jumping and special running exercises.
The book is based on science, common sense, expert opinions and real experience of professionals. Matt Fitzgerald is not only one of the best journalists in the world of endurance sports, but also a fast amateur athlete. He understands the pains and questions of his audience like no one else.
The features of the book
To work on the book, Matt Fitzgerald trained with professional runners and talked with elite athletes from around the world.
< p>In his bestselling book, Running the 80/20 Rule, Mat explained why only 20% of your runs should be high intensity. In this book, Mat and Ben expand and update the 80/20 rule training program with the latest research and technology, such as the hobbyist power sensors.
Who the book is for
The book is recommended for non-professional runners of any level, as well as running coaches working with amateurs.
Published in Russian for the first time.
The book’s text has been translated from the original language using an artificial intelligence system. In most cases, the translation is accurate and clear, but occasionally there may be incorrect phrasing or individual words left untranslated.
10/15/2025
Книга с хорошими идеями, но не без недостатков
Хотя "Бегай как профи" содержит много полезной информации, я не могу сказать, что она полностью оправдала мои ожидания. Некоторые советы кажутся слишком общими и не всегда применимыми к конкретным условиям. Например, тренировочные планы могут не подойти тем, кто имеет ограниченное время на занятия спортом. Кроме того, я ожидал больше информации о психологии бега, но эта тема была затронута лишь вскользь. Несмотря на это, книга имеет свои сильные стороны: она хорошо структурирована и написана доступным языком. Для новичков она может стать отличным стартом, но более опытные бегуны могут не найти здесь чего-то нового. В общем, книга неплохая, но не без своих недостатков.