Running Injury

It sounds incredible, but running can be a thoroughly enjoyable, lifelong practice—without injury or fatigue. Ultramarathoner Danny Dreyer combines the wisdom of T’ai Chi with the insights of a champion runner to present ChiRunning, a step-by- step audio program to help everyone from...

Have you ever wanted to race faster, feel better, recover quickly, and prevent injuries? Of course - and more. This isn't just another running book. 101 Simple Ways to be a Better Runner boils down the best training advice from the worlds of coaching and science to give you actionable strategies to become stronger, faster, and more resilient. It's divided into five main sections: - Workouts, Races, and Performance (like why you need randomness and heavy weights) - Running Gear (what's essential - and what's crap) - The Runner's Diet (small tweaks you can make today to get more from your ...

The Running Revolution provides both beginning and experienced runners with everything they need to know in order to safely and efficiently transition to and master a safer and more biomechanically efficient way of running that is guaranteed to improve performance and minimize wear and tear on the body.

THE RUNNER NEXT DOOR is the amusing, enlightening account of one man’s transition from unhealthy couch potato to successful ultra-runner, all in the space of a year. When Barry moves in next door to Martin, the middle-aged running veteran is far from impressed by the morose, overweight southern bloke who looks so out of place in the affluent seaside town of St Anne’s. The somewhat snobbish narrator assumes Barry to be an incorrigible slob until his astute wife Caroline sees the newcomer marching towards the beach in his vintage tracksuit and trainers. From that moment on Martin is eager...

Bloomsbury presents Rebound by Carrie Jackson Cheadle and Cindy Kuzma, read by Carrie Jackson Cheadle. ‘The evidence-backed guidance in this long-overdue resource is as crucial to managing the mental side of injury as good healthcare providers are to managing the physical side.’ Matt...

Bloomsbury presents Running on Air: From BBC Headlines to Life-Changing Finish Lines, written and read by Sophie Raworth *This audiobook features an exclusive conversation between Sophie and fellow ultra-marathon runner, Susie Chan* 'A cracking read' – Jojo Moyes From the BBC news to the...

Bloomsbury presents Run Your Best Marathon by Sam Murphy, read by Emma Powell. 'Quite simply, it contains the tools to make you a better runner. Make space on your bookshelf for this timeless, classic marathon manual.' — Paul Tonkinson 'Drawing on decades of running and coaching experience...

You don’t fail at marathons because you’re weak. You fail because you were given a bad system. Most first-time marathoners quit quietly—weeks before race day. Not because they lack discipline. Not because they aren’t tough enough. They quit because the traditional advice is biologically illiterate. “Just run more.” “Push through the pain.” “Suffer now, earn the medal.” That philosophy breaks bodies, exhausts minds, and turns intelligent, capable people into injured spectators. Master of Marathons is a rebellion against that myth. Written by lawyers and systems thinkers ...

Today, women make up more than half of the nation’s runners. And, as more and more women have hit the roads and trails and laced up for 5-Ks and marathons, the research showing the effects of running on the female body has grown significantly, too. The truth is that even though the gap between men's and women's world best times is shrinking, the latest scientific evidence shows that running is a dramatically different experience for women than men - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

The first running book by a leading pioneering running doctor and athlete, creator of the Air Force's Efficient Running program--the result of more than three decades of study, practice, and science that shows us in clearly illustrated and accessible text how easy it is to run efficiently and...

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change your life instantly and leave you feeling as if you’re living with a stranger in your head. You’ve survived a cataclysmic event, but living a normal life again seems impossible. How can you thrive in your day-to-day when healing is a battle?

If you want to learn how to run cross country, build endurance, improve nutrition, and compete in cross country races, then check out HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Running. HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Running is a comprehensive resource that provides everything you need to know to become a successful cross country runner. Whether you’re a beginner looking to get started or an experienced runner seeking to improve your performance, this guide has something to offer.

From a former contributing editor at Runner’s World, a narrative-driven prescriptive book on reckoning with the end of an athletic journey—and what comes next. On January 18, 2020, Dimity McDowell unknowingly went on her last run. The deceleration of her running career began three years...

Whether you are a brand new runner or chasing that dream of first place in a race, incorporating stretching into your every day training plan is a MUST! Here is a quick guide on where to start! Stretching is an essential part of running that is so often overlooked by even the best in the sport. We put in all the hours and time on our feet to get our mileage up or chase those PR dreams but we forget one basic but crucial need – Stretching. The purpose of this book is to provide runners of all levels with a quick guide to essential stretching and techniques that not only reduce the risk of ...

Most people can run a marathon. Not most athletes—most people. What stops first-timers isn't a lack of toughness. It's doing too much, too soon, and getting hurt before they ever reach the start line. Run Your First Marathon is the guide that gets you there strong, healthy, and still able to walk down the stairs the next morning. Written by Dr. Cary Yurkiw, a chiropractor with thirty-one years of treating injured runners and more than twenty marathons of his own, this book blends the clinic and the road in a way few coaches can.

Humans evolved over the millennia to become one of the most exceptional distance-running species on Earth. So why are injuries so common? Are our shoes to blame, or is it a question of running form, training, or poor diet? In this groundbreaking book, Peter Larson and Bill Katovsky explore the reasons why runners experience injuries and offer potential solutions to the current epidemic of running-related injuries.

Plantar fasciitis can be debilitating for months or years. This is due, in part, to the fact that what is actually in pain has (at times) the full body weight of the person on it. Nearly all orthopedic problems can be healed if we learn how to minimize or eliminate pressure on the area that hurts as well as minimize or eliminate strain to the area that hurts.

Miles to Mindset: The Transformative Power of Cross Country Running Cross country running is more than a sport—it’s a journey of mental resilience, physical endurance, and self-discovery. Miles to Mindset explores the transformative power of cross country, weaving personal stories, coaching wisdom, and scientific insights into an inspiring guide for runners of all levels. From the thrill of the first race to the challenges of marathon training, this book dives deep into the mindset required to succeed in the sport, the evolution of training methodologies, and the importance of recovery ...

Running Smarter will help you improve your running performance with 21 simple habits that you can incorporate into your training plan and life. By fitness author Von Collins, the other of books on exercise nutrition, triathlon training, and workout plans, Running Smarter is intended to help you not only get faster in your running activities, but to stay healthy and injury-free as well.

Introducing Marathon Mastery - the ultimate guide to successfully completing a marathon and achieving your personal best! From the benefits of marathon training to celebrating your accomplishment, this comprehensive eBook covers every aspect of preparing for and running a marathon. Learn about the physical and mental demands of marathon running and how to choose the right marathon for you. Discover the importance of goal setting and the basic components of marathon training. Create your own personalized training plan, incorporating strength training and endurance cross-training for optimal ...