Run to Succeed: The Complete Running Guide for Juniors, Coaches and Parents

The Only Running Book Written Specifically for Junior Athletes, Their Coaches AND Their ParentsWhether you're a 12-year-old lacing up for your first parkrun, a parent wondering how to support your child's training, or a coach building a squad of future champions - Run to Succeed is the book you've been waiting for.Most running books are written for adult competitors. This one starts where it should: with the young athlete at the centre, supported by everyone around them.What's Inside - 58 Chapters Across 8 Sections: - Own the Sport - running history, events, distances, and how to get started- Own Your Kit - shoes, clothing, GPS watches, and gear that actually matters- Master Your Technique - running form, cadence, posture, and injury prevention- Build the Engine - aerobic base, threshold training, speed work, and periodisation- Fuel the Machine - nutrition and hydration for growing athletes- Become the Athlete - sleep, mental skills, goal-setting, and resilience- Race Smart - road races, track, cross country, parkrun, and race-day tactics- Go Further - moving to longer distances, clubs, and athletic developmentBuilt for Every Runner in the Family: - Junior Athletes (12-18): training plans, benchmark times, progression ladders- Parents: how to support without over-coaching, injury warning signs, race-day tips- Coaches: session structures, squad planning, athlete development frameworks- Adult Beginners: start-from-scratch 8-week plans, parkrun guide, first 5KThe To Succeed Coaching Team brings together coaching expertise, sports science, and real-world running experience in one definitive guide. Benchmark data, training plans, and case studies are drawn from real athletes and published sources - no invented numbers, no generic advice.If you want your athlete to love running and get better at it - this is the book.