<p><b>Whether training for a 5K or ultramarathon, all endurance athletes can benefit from some form of resistance training. This training manual, written by </b><b>two leading US fitness </b><b>authorities, outlines how endurance athletes can benefit from incorporating resistance training into their weekly schedule. </b><br><br><i>Finish Strong:</i><i> Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes</i> introduces the principles of resistance training to all forms of endurance athletes, such as runners, cyclists, swimmers and triathletes, in a way that will optimize their training and allow them to compete at a higher level. Most athletes realize that strength training is a vital part of a comprehensive training program, but many are unsure of where to start or how to integrate lifting weights into their already packed training schedule. This book not only gives them a starting point, but also a blueprint for how to structure training plans to maximize results and minimize injuries.<br><br>