Running form: how to run faster and prevent injury 9781492510383, 1492510386

For many runners, running technique is an afterthought--one they don't think about until an injury or plateau keeps

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English Pages xiv, 215 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm Year 2019

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Running form: how to run faster and prevent injury
 9781492510383, 1492510386

Table of contents :
Introduction. The Importance of Form Part I. Why Form Matters Chapter 1. Traditional Views on Form Chapter 2. Comparing Ordinary and Elite Runners Chapter 3. The Elements of Form Chapter 4. How Form Can Enhance Performance and Prevent Injury Part II. Assessing and Improving Form Chapter 5. Assessing Form Chapter 6. Improving Foot-Strike Patterns Chapter 7. Upgrading Shank Angle Chapter 8. Shortening Stance Time and Increasing Cadence Chapter 9. Improving Body Lean Chapter 10. Promoting Positive Posture Chapter 11. Putting It All Together Part III. Form Factors for Running Success Chapter 12. Running Shoes Chapter 13. Performance, Gender, and Age-Based Differences in Form Chapter 14. Running-Specific Strength Training Chapter 15. Integrating Form Work Into Your Seasonal Training References Index About the Author

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