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Run Better: How To Improve Your Running Technique and Prevent Injury
A practical, illustrated, and scientifically grounded guide to improving your running technique and preventing injury, written by a kinesiologist
In North America alone, thirty-seven million people run regularly, and most suffer at least one running-related injury a year. Run Better sets out to help runners of all abilities run smarter and injury-free by reviewing the proper mechanics of running and the role of shoes; providing training programs (from 5K to marathon distances) that promote rest and cross-training for adequate recovery; offering 90 running-specific exercises and technical drills to build strength, reinforce proper posture, encourage flexibility, improve mobility, and optimize breathing; and explaining 42 common running injuries and the ways to prevent and alleviate them.
Illustrated with more than 150 color photographs, 50 black-and-white line drawings, and 20 charts and tables, Run Better is an easy to use and authoritative running handbook for anyone who wants to improve their running efficiency and decrease their risk of injury.
In North America alone, thirty-seven million people run regularly, and most suffer at least one running-related injury a year. Run Better sets out to help runners of all abilities run smarter and injury-free by reviewing the proper mechanics of running and the role of shoes; providing training programs (from 5K to marathon distances) that promote rest and cross-training for adequate recovery; offering 90 running-specific exercises and technical drills to build strength, reinforce proper posture, encourage flexibility, improve mobility, and optimize breathing; and explaining 42 common running injuries and the ways to prevent and alleviate them.
Illustrated with more than 150 color photographs, 50 black-and-white line drawings, and 20 charts and tables, Run Better is an easy to use and authoritative running handbook for anyone who wants to improve their running efficiency and decrease their risk of injury.
312 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2013
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June 11, 2023
Good pictures to depict stretches, warmups and technical drills. I liked learning about how to build your own program and using their given programs to help improve your times for a certain distance. I also like learning about the biomechanics of running and what proper form looks like as to prevent injuries and to “run properly” before too many bad habits are established.
Learning about the Kalenjin runners and seeing how much padding their feet have and their calf size was interesting. While i’m not striving to be a competitive runner, it is cool to learn about people who have been excelling at running for years.
I don’t have many other running books to compare it to, aside from ‘Run Your Butt Off’, but this felt like a good running manual to keep coming back to.
Learning about the Kalenjin runners and seeing how much padding their feet have and their calf size was interesting. While i’m not striving to be a competitive runner, it is cool to learn about people who have been excelling at running for years.
I don’t have many other running books to compare it to, aside from ‘Run Your Butt Off’, but this felt like a good running manual to keep coming back to.
June 28, 2020
This book contains a ton of great information about proper running techniques, injury avoidance, and training tips. The exercises and stretches were well explained and easy to follow. Everything is laid out really well, and the chapters are broken down in a way that makes them not monotonous. I read this as an ebook and am actually considering buying the print version so I can more easily refer back to it.
February 9, 2025
On pourrait penser que courir est inné, et que tout le monde apprend à courir de la même façon. Or, la plupart des gens courent mal!
Au-delà d’être un livre d’entrainement pour les coureurs qui veulent améliorer leurs performances, Courir mieux est un incontournable pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent s’initier au sport, de la bonne façon.
4*
Au-delà d’être un livre d’entrainement pour les coureurs qui veulent améliorer leurs performances, Courir mieux est un incontournable pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent s’initier au sport, de la bonne façon.
4*
January 16, 2024
Excellent livre de référence en course à pied. Des programmes qui fonctionnent, des exercices pour soulager les blessures des séquences d'échauffement et d'étirement! Ma bible de la course à pied!!!
December 5, 2017
Le bien titré! Un ouvrage aussi indispensable au coureur que "Courir au bon rythme". Référence
December 6, 2015
Je surnomme ce livre « ma bible ». Il n’est jamais rangé parce que je le consulte plusieurs fois par semaine. Je l’ai prêté une seule fois et ça n’a pas été facile de m’en passer quelques jours! C’est LE livre que je recommande toujours en premier, autant pour les coureurs débutants que pour les expérimentés.
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July 31, 2015
Un livre très utile pour tous les coureurs. Un des meilleurs que j'ai lu sur le sujet. Les programmes et les exercices fournis sont excellents.
July 18, 2017
Excellent book, with lots of sage advice, which seems to be based on very pertinent and relevant research - both academically and in the field. Some of the training plans are a bit rudimentary. The various exercises to work different areas and concerns (e.g. mobility, flexibility, etc) are brilliantly laid out.
May 9, 2019
An excellent guide that explains the physiology and the mentality for long distance training. I would appreciate it if it did run through some basic examples of supplement workouts and HIIT workouts to complement your running system.
June 10, 2020
My osteopath recommended this book to me a while ago, and I am very happy to have followed her advice.
This book is a gem. It is very informative and research-based. My absolute go-to for best running practice. Highly recommend!
This book is a gem. It is very informative and research-based. My absolute go-to for best running practice. Highly recommend!
November 11, 2021
Excellent livre de référence pour les coureurs débutants et expérimentés. Très facile à consulter, les sections sont claires, il y a une tonne d’information pour tous les aspects de l’entraînement de course à pied. Seul bémol: les recommandations nutritionnelles qui ne sont pas evidence-based.
April 19, 2018
Very comprehensive. I will keep as a reference book.
April 29, 2018
Good section on injuries and what exercises to do
June 4, 2018
Indispensable pour acquérir une bonne technique de course.
July 8, 2018
Very descriptive and got the book from the library. Now want to buy to att to my home collection
June 23, 2019
Ça va clairement rester dans ma bibliothèque. Ça va toujours servir. Une bonne référence pour tout type de coureur!
April 24, 2021
Excellent livre pour les adeptes de course à pied. Ce livre est une référence qui mérite d'être relue régulièrement par les passionnés de course à pied afin de continuer à progresser.
June 13, 2021
La bible du coureur. Hautement recommandé.
December 17, 2021
Excellent livre! Bien expliqué avec beaucoup d’exercices illustrés. Je n’ai que du positif à dire sur ce livre.
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May 24, 2022I want to read it to improve my running skills.
July 27, 2024
Courir mieux ou courir tout court, ça m’a permis de rationaliser bien des choses, et par la bande se me motiver! Merci pour ça
August 26, 2013
Un excellent livre dans le genre. Abondamment illustré, avec une multitude de conseils utiles et pratiques. Bon du débutant au coureur avancé.
July 16, 2015
jai bien aimé. est-ce que je vais retenir bcp de choses? pas sûr, c'était bcp technique (c'est ça le but!) mais peut-être trop pour moi. c'est plus pour les coureurs "performants"
March 10, 2025
It gave me the confidence to start running and have long term goals, which is rare of any book - or thing really.
Now, if my *knees* could just get with the plan…
Now, if my *knees* could just get with the plan…
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