Running has never been so popular. More and more people are discovering its health benefits and signing up for clubs or entering events and races. It's fantastic that so many are choosing to get fit on their own two feet, but on average two-thirds of all runners sustain an injury serious enough to stop them in their tracks each year. Far from being an 'occupational hazard', running injuries are usually down to errors in training and technique-and that's good news, because it means that, with a little know-how and the right approach, problems can be avoided. 'Running Well' will tell you everything you need to know to keep you in training all year round so that you sprint-not limp-to the all-important finishing line, be it a 5km fun run or a major city marathon.
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'Everybody who owns a pair of running shoes should have a copy of Running Well on their bookshelf. 10 out of 10' --220 Triathlon magazine
'A well-written, beautifully illustrated book that manages to find just the right balance between the science and the spirit of running.' --Malcolm Balk, running coach and author of The Art of Running
'A well-written, beautifully illustrated book that manages to find just the right balance between the science and the spirit of running.' --Malcolm Balk, running coach and author of The Art of Running
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Sam Murphy has 17 years of experience as a runner and has raced distances from 3000m to 100 miles. Her previous books for Kyle Cathie include Run for Life (100,000 copies sold in the UK) and The Real Woman's Personal Trainer.Sarah Connors is a chartered physiotherapist with a special interest in running. She has worked with British athletes, including the Olympic team, since 1993, and is also a competitive runner.
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65 of 65 people found the following review helpful
By Little Lee
Format:Paperback
After suffering a few annoying, and occasionally painful, injuries over the last 18 months, I've spent quite a while reading books and trying to correct a couple of faults in my running action. I have tried John Noakes Lore of Running (although there's not much mention to technique and is more a compilation of various training programmes and scientific studies), Romanov's POSE method, and Chi-Running. While they've all got their own merits, and I would recommend them all in their own right, I've found it difficult to throw myself into either of the techniques. You really need to buy into the philosophies of the POSE and Chi-Running techniques, and I never really found their arguments to be convincing enough for me to commit to them.
This is why I'm so pleased with 'Running Well'. The book really emphasizes that there might not be a one-size-fits-all approach and instead provides a central source of general good practises to running technique and injury prevention. I think anyone looking to purchase such a book should start with 'Running Well' and then maybe look to some of the more prescriptive alternatives if they then feel its appropriate, rather than the other way round.
I could see that serious club and elite runners might want a more heavyweight training manual, but I really think that this book would meet the needs of the remaining 95% of us.
The presentation of the book is excellent and I'd wholeheartedly agree with the book's synopsis that states the content to be accessible. I consider this to be the most relevant book of its type.
This is why I'm so pleased with 'Running Well'. The book really emphasizes that there might not be a one-size-fits-all approach and instead provides a central source of general good practises to running technique and injury prevention. I think anyone looking to purchase such a book should start with 'Running Well' and then maybe look to some of the more prescriptive alternatives if they then feel its appropriate, rather than the other way round.
I could see that serious club and elite runners might want a more heavyweight training manual, but I really think that this book would meet the needs of the remaining 95% of us.
The presentation of the book is excellent and I'd wholeheartedly agree with the book's synopsis that states the content to be accessible. I consider this to be the most relevant book of its type.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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As an amateur runner who runs outside the realms of a running club, I have always had alot of questions and niggles that prevented me from pushing myself too hard.
This book provides alot of the answers and helped me to understand why my body feels and reacts the way it does and it has given me the confidence to now go the extra mile, without worrying that I am damaging myself.
This book is as good a support as any running club to get you going!
This book provides alot of the answers and helped me to understand why my body feels and reacts the way it does and it has given me the confidence to now go the extra mile, without worrying that I am damaging myself.
This book is as good a support as any running club to get you going!
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thought I knew everything about running until I read this book. Clearly written with excellent diagrams, packed with sound advice and no-nonsense guidelines for joggers and serious runners. I found the sections on injury prevention and recovery particularly encouraging,having just had to come back after six weeks layoff and getting my recovery programme all wrong.
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I got this book after suffering a running injury. I loved reading it as it's full of illustrations and you can see how to do the exercises clearly. Read more
Published 13 days ago by LH
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Brilliant
This is a helpful reference guide for runners with lots of good hints and tips and good advice on aches and pains and how to avoid problems and injuries.
Published 1 month ago by Michelle Outram
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Excellent for every woman who wants to take up running
Nothing more needs to be said really....the title says it all, even down to injuries and running techniques. I cannot recommend this book highly enough!!!
Published 2 months ago by silverladysurfer
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Excellent
I had a copy of this out from the library and found it so good I bought my own copy
Published 3 months ago by K M DOWNHAM
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Good reading
Lots of good tips in this book. Clear wording and encouraging also. I especially like the warm up excersises before setting off on a run. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Carmen
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Essential reading for runners
If you like to run you will almost certainly pick up an injury at sometime. This book is just great for explaining your injury, giving you advice for fixing it and telling you how... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Chris Ellis
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Excellent advice on injury prevention
I bought this book after taking up running again after a rather long break. I have been following the recommendations for injury prevention and have found them useful - as is the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Astonished!
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Perfect self-help for runners!
This is an excellent book for runners. It provides exercises and stretches to help combat injury as well as specific exercises for when injury occurs. Read more
Published 11 months ago by EmmaC
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A good starting point
Excellent book for beginners just starting out or for runners in the first few months. In some sections however, the medical jargon is not required nor fully explained.
Published 16 months ago by N. Patterson
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Good Exercise Manual
I was looking for a running book with stretching exercises and exercises to help prevent and assist with injury. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Stuart Durrant
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