Distance running is booming in this country. Marathons and half-marathons are selling out and interest in the sport is at an all-time high. Yet runners are still succumbing to foot and leg injuries at an alarming rate. Despite decades of technological innovation, running shoes are failing in their job of protecting runners. Now there is a better way! By embracing simplicity runners have found that relief from pain and chronic injury comes from actually casting aside overbuilt running shoes and orthotic inserts in favour of more minimalist designs that allow the foot freedom to work as nature intended. Runners in barefoot-style shoes feel reborn by running more naturally, much like early man did for millions of years. Picking up where the national bestseller, Born to Run, left off, the coauthors offer compelling evidence why this new minimalist approach to running is here to stay, and is not merely some passing fad. Based on interviews conducted with top running lab researchers, shoe experts, elite runners, and coaches, Tread Lightly is sure to be a groundbreaking book for all runners.
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The must-have desktop book--like Born To Run on steroids--for runners interested in the subject matter. . . .Tread Lightly will definitely go on my most important bookshelf. --Amby Burfoot, editor-at-large, Runner s World magazine, and winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon
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How barefoot-style shoes can prevent injuries and drastically improve your running.
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By Jeff Hodgson
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This is not a training book per se, but it is a mix of interesting facts and lots of detailed research information on the 3 'f's' in running: footwear, form & food. There is plenty of information on relevant scientific research which proves or disproves commonly held ideas around running and fitness. The thoughts and research information provided by the 2 authors will definitely make you think about your training and running form - I just wish this book was available 20years ago when I started my running!!!
Highly recommended for those who have an interest in all things running and for those who wish to improve their style and run injury-free.
Highly recommended for those who have an interest in all things running and for those who wish to improve their style and run injury-free.
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By Jamesp
Format:Paperback
Good book, not quite what i was expecting. I was impressed with how the information was laid out whilst not pushing too many opinions that everyone should go barefoot an those that dont are wrong. Very good read, especially the history of the running shoe chapter
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By p hopper
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Must read for all runners. Some of the information in this book is fascinating. I can t say enough positives about how this book has affected my running : )
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By LEDNewbie
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This book is a mix of great narrative, interesting facts, and lots of detailed information on running form. Most importantly for me, the authors provide information on the scientific research which has proves or disproves commonly held ideas around running and fitness. A page turner, even for a recreational runner like myself. Some of parts on the history of shoes and running are interesting for non-runners (no really!)
By Mark Major
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This book started really well, the back stories of the writers and how they really got into running, were interesting and easy to read. I enjoyed reading about one of the author's love for his Nike Frees and Vibram five fingers, which are what I own too.
Whilst there was a lot of interesting information in the book, at times it felt a little dry.
Whilst there was a lot of interesting information in the book, at times it felt a little dry.
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