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Anatomy for Runners: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed, and Injury Prevention 1st Edition
Author(s): Jay Dicharry (Author)
- Publisher: Skyhorse
- Publication Date: 1 Aug. 2012
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 320 pages
- ISBN-10: 1620871599
- ISBN-13: 9781620871591
Book Description
Running has become more and more popular in recent years, with thousands of people entering marathons, buying new running shoes with the latest technology, and going for a daily jog, whether on the track or on a treadmill. Unfortunately, with running comes injuries, as a result of wrong information and improper training.
Along with clear and thorough explanations of how running influences the body, and how the body influences your running, this book answers many of the common questions that athletes have:
- Do runners need to stretch?
- What is the best way to run?
- What causes injuries?
- Which shoes are best for running?
- Is running barefoot beneficial?
- And much more
The mobility and stability tests will assess your form, and the corrective exercises, along with step-by-step photos, will improve your core and overall performance, so that you can train and run with confidence, knowing how to avoid injuries!
Editorial Reviews
Review
Running is a simplesport, right? But why does almost everyone get hurt?As Jay discoversin this valuable guide, the reason is an amazingly complex mix of anatomy, strength, forces, vectors, and footwear effects. Alas, after reading thisbook and feeling what running really is, you will rediscover andunderstand its simplicity . . . then you can throw the rest of the libraryaway. –Dr. Mark Cucuzzella
This is the bestresource on running biomechanics and injury prevention. The correctiveexercises have become part of my training routine, improved my performance, andreduced my injuries. –Alan Webb, American record holder in the mile
Running is a simple sport, right? But why does almost everyone get hurt? As Jay discovers in this valuable guide, the reason is an amazingly complex mix of anatomy, strength, forces, vectors, and footwear effects. Alas, after reading this book and feeling what running really is, you will rediscover and understand its simplicity . . . then you can throw the rest of the library away. –Dr. Mark Cucuzzella
This is the best resource on running biomechanics and injury prevention. The corrective exercises have become part of my training routine, improved my performance, and reduced my injuries. –Alan Webb, American record holder in the mile
