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Every day scientists learn more about how the body adapts to the stress of running-and how various body systems contribute to running performance. Leading the charge is a fresh generation of brilliant young exercise physiologists including Ross Tucker and Jonathan Dugas, whose work has demolished many long-standing beliefs about running. Now Tucker and Dugas, whose blog, Science of Sport, has already created a devoted readership, join with esteemed fitness author Matt Fitzgerald to provide a captivating tour of the human body from the runner's perspective. Focusing on how runners at all levels can improve their health and performance, "The Runner's Body" offers in a friendly, accessible tone, the newest, most surprising, and most helpful scientific discoveries about every aspect of the sport - from how best to nourish the runner's body to safe and legal ways to increase oxygen delivery to the muscles. Full of surprising facts, practical sidebars, and graphical elements, "The Runner's Body" is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to become a better and healthier runner.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read a lot of running science literature (as a PhD and medic) and enjoyed reading this book cover to cover. The detailed science is generally covered well (minor discrepancies re. the description of the phagocyte lineage) and it is a good read, covering all the topics that concern running. I am going to do the injury prevention exercises and run consistently from now on!
I'm sure it would be very useful to nearly all runners. A great all-round running book that I will lend to friends and am likely to come back to time after time.
I'm sure it would be very useful to nearly all runners. A great all-round running book that I will lend to friends and am likely to come back to time after time.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I am a chi running instructor and although there is a mixed view at the end of this book I was prepared for that. What I liked was the 'dull thud of references' throughout the book. Having a Science and sports background it was good not to get some blinkered view but a real look at the sports and medical evidence re the effects of running, preparation, biomechanics, immune system and energy considerations; really interesting and well worth the purchase. What I would say is that the referencing stopped at the end when the authors clearly had a difference of opinion about whether form can be taught or not.....I have already passed this on to my clients as a 'strong recommend'.
42 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I appreciate strongly this book :
It is written by 2 PhD & (long) distance runners & coaches (and 1 journalist )
It provides organized and valuable scientific informations ( the studies supporting the conclusions or indications are indentified )
It diferenciate what is proven, and what is assumed.
Of course, it is written for a very large public, and no background is required in biology or medical science.
The book is organized in 5 parts (musculoskeletal syst./Cardio respiratory syst./ Metabolic syst. / Central nervous syst. / Immune syst.) of 30 to 40 pages each ; where can be found focused and accurate informations ( for example, as a short sample, I notice : "developing more resilient legs" // "palletofemoral pain syndrom; description and causes; training through it; treatment and rehabilitation"// "the importance of speed work" // " a black swan in fluid intake: reason to challenge the paradigm" ( a very necessary explanation about deshydratation, what it is and what it is not, and the important question of hyponatremia, and a clear point about biased drinking advices yet regularly adress to runners ) // .."sports Drinks: an ineffective Method of replacing Sodium " // ...// "running technique: earning Style points" // .. "runner's high" ; "better than prozac " (a summary about neurotransmetters produced during exercise, and their potential effect on mental health and condition ) // "radicals and inflammers" "free radicals, anti oxidants and muscle damage" // ...
As a whole, it allows a deeper understanding of the biology of training and recovery, with supporting scientific argument clearly identified (and weighted), and clear & practicable advices.
It does not provides a detailed training program for the 10K or the marathon (whih can be found in numerous others books) but a general accurate background which will help the runner to understand and improve any training.
As a whole, being a 50y old recreative runner (40K / week) since 8 years, after reading 5 or 6 books written by long distance runners; I found this book unique because it provides a true scientific insight .
It is written by 2 PhD & (long) distance runners & coaches (and 1 journalist )
It provides organized and valuable scientific informations ( the studies supporting the conclusions or indications are indentified )
It diferenciate what is proven, and what is assumed.
Of course, it is written for a very large public, and no background is required in biology or medical science.
The book is organized in 5 parts (musculoskeletal syst./Cardio respiratory syst./ Metabolic syst. / Central nervous syst. / Immune syst.) of 30 to 40 pages each ; where can be found focused and accurate informations ( for example, as a short sample, I notice : "developing more resilient legs" // "palletofemoral pain syndrom; description and causes; training through it; treatment and rehabilitation"// "the importance of speed work" // " a black swan in fluid intake: reason to challenge the paradigm" ( a very necessary explanation about deshydratation, what it is and what it is not, and the important question of hyponatremia, and a clear point about biased drinking advices yet regularly adress to runners ) // .."sports Drinks: an ineffective Method of replacing Sodium " // ...// "running technique: earning Style points" // .. "runner's high" ; "better than prozac " (a summary about neurotransmetters produced during exercise, and their potential effect on mental health and condition ) // "radicals and inflammers" "free radicals, anti oxidants and muscle damage" // ...
As a whole, it allows a deeper understanding of the biology of training and recovery, with supporting scientific argument clearly identified (and weighted), and clear & practicable advices.
It does not provides a detailed training program for the 10K or the marathon (whih can be found in numerous others books) but a general accurate background which will help the runner to understand and improve any training.
As a whole, being a 50y old recreative runner (40K / week) since 8 years, after reading 5 or 6 books written by long distance runners; I found this book unique because it provides a true scientific insight .
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very poor
Compared with other available "running Books" (Daniels' running formula, for example) this is the worst. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Domingos Henrique
Good Book.
I bought this book for my wife,being a runner, which she constantly refers to saying that it is very informative and understandable.
Published 4 months ago by Theo
Makes Sense At Last
If you frequent any of the running websites or read the magazines, you will likely be as bewildered as I was by all the different and sometimes conflicting advice. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Twiggy
just what I needed
Ironically I had just woken up with a severe case of doms when this book arrived in the post. Skipping straight to chapter 2 I read about the temporary condition I had, exactly why... Read more
Published 9 months ago by doms recoverer
Some great info. A science geek would expect more.
The book is great at dispelling some myths about running and exercise in general and gives you confidence that you are not doing anything terribly wrong. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Maciej Trybilo
Runners Body
Very informative and enjoyable read. Learnt alot from the book and feel I am a better runner now.
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by Stephen Docherty
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