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Strength Manual for Running — Louie Simmons

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Apparel measurements are taken from the garment, laid flat, in inches, except the PARRY Core Shorts waist ranges shown in their chart. Elbow sleeve measurements are body circumferences; see the dedicated section below. Tolerances are listed where applicable. If you're between sizes, size up for a relaxed fit or down for fitted.

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T-SHIRTS

OG Gym, Nitro, WTB & Classic Tee

Men's, body length and chest width, laid flat, in inches

OG Gym, Nitro, WTB and Classic Tee size chart in inches
Measurement XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
Body Length 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
Body Length Tol. 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Chest Tolerance 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Chest Width 17 1/2 19 20 1/2 22 24 26 28 30

Camo Tee

Men's, length, chest and shoulder width, in inches

Camo Tee size chart in inches
Measurement XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
Length 24 26 1/4 28 1/4 29 1/4 30 31 32 1/4 33 1/2
Chest 17 1/4 18 1/4 19 21 23 25 1/4 27 28 1/4
Shoulder Width 14 3/4 16 3/4 18 1/4 20 3/4 22 1/2 23 1/2 24 1/2 26 1/2

Vintage Tee

Men's, body length, chest and sleeve, in inches

Vintage Tee size chart in inches
Measurement XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
Body Length 27 28 28 1/2 29 1/2 30 3/4 32 1/4 33 1/4 34 1/4
Chest Width 19 7/8 20 7/8 21 7/8 23 7/8 25 7/8 27 7/8 29 7/8 31 7/8
Sleeve Length 7 1/4 7 3/4 8 1/4 8 3/4 9 1/4 9 3/4 10 1/4 10 3/4
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TANKS

Men's OG Nitro Tank

Body length and chest width, laid flat, in inches

Men's OG Nitro Tank size chart in inches
Measurement XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Body Length 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
Body Length Tol. +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1
Chest Tolerance +/-3/4 +/-3/4 +/-3/4 +/-3/4 +/-3/4 +/-3/4 +/-3/4
Chest Width 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
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HOODIES & CREWS

Men's Hoodie

Body length, chest and sleeve from center back, in inches

Men's Hoodie size chart in inches
Measurement XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL
Body Length 27 1/2 28 1/2 29 1/2 30 1/2 31 1/2 32 1/2 33 1/2 34 34 1/2
Body Length Tol. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Chest Tolerance 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Chest Width 20 1/2 21 23 24 1/2 26 1/2 27 1/2 28 1/2 30 31 1/2
Sleeve Length 34 1/2 35 1/2 36 1/2 37 1/2 38 1/2 39 1/2 40 1/2 41 41 1/2
Sleeve Tolerance 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Men's Lux Hooded Sweatshirt

Body length and chest width, laid flat, in inches

Men's Lux Hooded Sweatshirt size chart in inches
Measurement XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Body Length 26 1/2 28 29 1/2 31 32 1/2 34 35 1/2
Chest Width 19 1/2 21 22 1/2 24 25 1/2 27 28 1/2

Crewneck Sweatshirt

Body length, chest and sleeve from center back, in inches

Crewneck Sweatshirt size chart in inches
Measurement XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL
Body Length 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
Body Length Tol. +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1
Chest Tolerance +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1
Chest Width 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
Sleeve Length 32 1/2 33 1/2 34 1/2 35 1/2 36 1/2 37 1/2 38 1/2 39 1/2 40 1/2
Sleeve Tolerance +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1 +/-1
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BOTTOMS

Westside Barbell x PARRY Core Shorts — 7-inch Inseam

Black Core Shorts. Waist ranges and inseam in inches, sizes S through XXL.

Westside Barbell x PARRY Core Shorts waist ranges and 7-inch inseam in inches
Size Waist range (in) Inseam (in)
S 29–30 7
M 31–32 7
L 33–34 7
XL 35–36 7
XXL 37–39 7

Waist values for these shorts are listed as ranges. The general laid-flat waist instructions below do not apply to this chart.

Men's Jogger

Inseam, outseam and waist, in inches

Men's Jogger size chart in inches
Measurement XS S M L XL 2XL
Inseam 28 29 1/2 30 30 30 1/2 30 1/2
Length Tolerance 1 1 1 1 1 1
Outseam 38 40 41 41 1/2 42 1/2 43
Waist 26 to 28 28 to 31 31 to 33 33 to 35 35 to 38 38 to 42
Waist Tolerance 1 1 1 1 1 1

Nitro Sweatpant

Inseam and waist, in inches

Nitro Sweatpant size chart in inches
Measurement S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Inseam 29.5 30 30.5 31 32 33
Waist 16.25 17.25 18.25 19.25 20.25 21.25

Westside Men's Sweatpants

J. America 8992. Garment measurements in inches, sizes S through 3XL.

Westside Men's Sweatpants (J. America 8992) garment measurements in inches
Measurement S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Waist Width (Laid Flat) 16.25 17.25 18.25 19.25 20.25 21.25
Inseam 29.5 30 30.5 31 32 33

How to measure: Lay the sweatpants flat and measure straight across the waistband from edge to edge. The waist values above are garment widths, not body waist circumferences. Measure the inseam from the crotch seam to the bottom hem along the inside leg. Compare with a pair of sweatpants that fits you well.

Source: S&S Activewear, J. America 8992 size specifications.

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WOMEN'S

Women's Original Gym Tee

Body length and chest width, laid flat, in inches

Women's Original Gym Tee size chart in inches
Measurement XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Body Length 25 3/4 26 3/8 27 27 5/8 28 1/4 28 7/8 29 1/2
Body Length Tol. 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Chest Tolerance 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Chest Width 15 1/2 16 1/4 17 1/4 18 1/4 19 3/4 21 1/4 22 3/4
Training Gear

ELBOW SLEEVES

7mm Neoprene Elbow Sleeves

Body circumference measurements in centimeters and inches — not garment measurements.

Slightly bend your elbow 30° and measure your arm circumference 4 inches (10 cm) above the elbow joint.

Westside Barbell elbow sleeve size guide with forearm and lower biceps measurements in centimeters and inches, sizes Small through 3XL. Full measurements are in the table below.

Open the size-guide graphic at full size

Elbow sleeve body circumference measurements in centimeters and inches
Size Forearm (cm) Forearm (in) Lower Biceps (cm) Lower Biceps (in)
S 24.1–29.2 9.5–11.5 26.7–33 10.5–13
M 26.7–31.8 10.5–12.5 30.5–36.8 12–14.5
L 30.5–35.6 12–14 33–40.6 13–16
XL 33–38.1 13–15 35.5–43.2 14–17
2XL 35.6–40.6 14–16 39.4–48.3 15.5–19
3XL 38.1–43.18 15–17 43.2–52.07 17–20.5
Reference

HOW TO MEASURE

Apparel measurements above are taken from the garment laid flat, except the PARRY Core Shorts waist ranges shown in their chart. For elbow sleeves, use the body circumference instructions in the Elbow Sleeves section. To compare against a shirt you already own and love, lay it flat on a hard surface and measure with a tape.

Body Length

From the highest point of the shoulder seam straight down to the bottom hem.

Chest Width

One inch below the armhole, measured straight across from edge to edge. Garment laid flat, not doubled.

Sleeve Length

From the center back of the collar, across the shoulder seam, all the way down to the sleeve cuff.

Shoulder Width

From the outer edge of one shoulder seam straight across to the outer edge of the other.

Inseam

From the crotch seam straight down the inside of the leg to the bottom of the hem.

Waist

Across the top of the waistband, edge to edge. Double the number for full waist circumference.

Tolerance is the acceptable variance per garment. A "+/- 1" tolerance means the actual measurement can be up to one inch over or under the listed size.

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This book is an essential resource for coaches who are focused on developing strength and power specifically for runners, regardless of the distance. Unlike other Westside books, this one is entirely dedicated to the demands of running and includes 35 years of expertise, proven methods, and strategies to overcome common training issues.

Key highlights include:

  • Comprehensive Strength & Power Development: Learn how to train not just running technique, but also strength and power, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Prevention of Injuries: Discover methods that help in preventing injuries commonly associated with running.
  • Problem-Solving Approach: The book delves into why certain training methods may have failed in the past and offers solutions based on time-tested principles.

"The wisest man has something yet to learn." – George Santayana

Details:

  • Cover: Paperback
  • Pages: 184
  • Weight: 0.65 lbs
  • Level of Difficulty: Challenging – Especially suited for coaches who want to refine their understanding of strength and power in relation to running.

Check out the images for a sneak peek at the table of contents and the book's first page!
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James

Great book. Arrived quickly

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Tony Parkes
Max Effort Service

Considering the boom came Al the way from the US it literally couldn’t have been delivered any faster had I ordered it here in England.
Thanks guys.
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JoJo

Great. Can’t wait to read it.

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Robert Black
Still haven’t got it : (

Don’t know what to say. The tracking hasn’t updated since the 5th of January (15 Jan now).

Hopefully it gets here soon.

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J.W.

Good book. Very informative.

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Tim Anderson

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Chad Morris
Great book!

Prompt and safe shipping! Book is high quality and educational for increasing speed through the use of WSBB Congugate!

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Mike

Great book with lots of information!

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Joe Guerra
Strength Manual for Running

Great customer service. I had to change my delivery address after purchase and they did it with no problems.

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James Bennett
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Awesome!

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Keegan Gross

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Very Disappointing

The book isn't written by Louie himself, and is thoroughly repetitive. The author explains the same thing multiple times but in extremely vague detail and never gives the whole picture. I wanted to learn how to write a program and incorporate sleds and jumps but instead read the same thing about how if you want to increase running speed you do jumps, sleds, and become more explosive.

There is a lot of helpful information but no practical application or examples on how to execute. If the author trimmed the fat and didn't repeat the same things over and over the book would he nearly half the length.

The most frustrating part is the book could potentially have good content but the information doesn't pertain to the chapter titles and doesn't stick to one idea for more than a paragraph and doesn't give a full description of the solution to the problem.

I'm left more confused than I was before I started.

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Michael Zaffarese
WESTSIDE CUSTOMER

5 STARS ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
ALWAYS A GREAT EXPERIENCE ORDERING FROM WESTSIDE

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Anthony Narcisi Jr

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Andrew Griffin
Great Book!

Great book. Fast shipping.

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Joseph Niestroy
Strength Manual for Running

Great read so far. In depth and great diagrams. Can’t wait to apply to apply it to my training

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