Science of Running: Analyse your Technique, Prevent Injury, Revolutionize your Training (The Science of Fitness)
About this product
Discover the hard science that will help you run faster, endure for longer, and avoid injury.
Analyze your running style and learn how to enhance your gait for optimum efficiency and safety.
Transform your performance with exercises targeting strength, flexibility, and recovery - each exercise annotated to reveal the muscle mechanics so you know you're getting it right.
Understand the science behind your body's energy systems and how to train to maximize energy storage and conversion.
Follow training and exercise programs tailored to different abilities and distances, from 5K to marathon.
Whether you are new to running or an experienced runner, this book will help you achieve your goals and stay injury-free. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon-style reviews and book-community reviews are broadly positive about Science of Running by Chris Napier. Reviewers on StoryGraph and Goodreads praise its clear illustrations, evidence-based explanations, and practical coverage of running form, injury prevention, strength work, and training. A review on Athletics Illustrated also recommends it for runners, coaches, and sports medicine readers. Some readers note that it can feel dense or dry at times, and that the training plans may be less useful for casual runners. Overall, the feedback suggests it is a strong, informative resource for runners who want a more technical, science-driven guide.
- StoryGraph reviewers call it informative, well illustrated, and useful for learning the mechanics of running.
- Goodreads readers describe it as a good fit for runners who want to get more “nerdy” about physiology and injury prevention.
- Athletics Illustrated says it is highly recommended for runners, coaches, and practitioners.
- Some readers mention the book can be a bit dry or detailed, especially for beginners looking for quick tips.
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Specifications
| Topic | Running |
Product Details
| ASIN | B0814JSV96 |
| Publisher | DK |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Publication date | February 4, 2020 |
| Language | English |
| File size | 105.9 MB |
| Enhanced typesetting | Not Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Print length | 223 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0744022087 |
| Page Flip | Not Enabled |
| Part of series | The Science of Fitness |
| Best Sellers Rank | #157,153 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #26 in Running & Jogging (Books) #28 in Running & Jogging (Kindle Store) #37 in Sports Training (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,229) |
