An Athletics Compendium

Contents C. International Competitions The ModernOlympicGames&WorldChampionships . . 69 Politics 77 IndividualOlympicCompetitions 79 Olympic Records 88 European Championships& CommonwealthGames ... 89 AsianGames 90 D. Coaching Coachingfor Adults 91 Coachingfor Beginners& Juniors 92 E. Training Training for Adults 95 Training for Beginners& Juniors 110 F. Running Running 115 Track Events 117 Sprinting,Hurdling& RelayRacing 119 Middle& LongDistanceRunning 121 Steeplechasing 124 Marathon,Cross-County& RoadRunning 124 Mountain& Fell Running 127 Walking 129 G. Fie/d Events FieldEvents 131 Jumping 132 Pole Vaulting 134 Throwing 135 CombinedEvents 138 H. Officiating, Organisation <& Lam 139 I. Facilities <& Equipment 143 J. Physiology, Psychology & Fitness 147 K Injuries <& Sports Medicine 153 [viii ]