The new rules of running : five steps to run faster and longer for life
Vad, Vijay2014
Book
"The definitive guide to injury-free running, racing, and marathoning, from top sports medicine specialist Vijay Vad, The New Rules of Running illustrates proper technique, shows step-by-step exercises, and explains how to prevent and treat the most common running injuries to keep you running healthily and happily for life"--
Main title:
The new rules of running : five steps to run faster and longer for life / Vijay Vad, MD ; with Dave Allen.
Author:
Vad, Vijay, authorAllen, Dave, 1968-, author
Imprint:
New York : Avery, a member of Penguin Group (USA), [2014]New York Avery, a member of Penguin Group (USA), [2014]
Collation:
260 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
The five new rules of running -- Proper biomechanics of running -- Shoes and other running essentials -- General nutrition and hydration -- Speed is strength in disguise -- Sport-specific training and interval training -- Pre- and post-run -- Injury prevention and recovery -- Injuries to the lower body (below the knee) -- Injuries to the knee and the thigh area -- Injuries to the hip and the back -- Training dos and don'ts -- How to run your best marathon -- How to run your best half-marathon -- Run for weight loss and life -- Race day strategies.
ISBN:
9781583335383 (pbk)1583335382 (pbk)
Dewey class:
617.1027613.7172796.42
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
275293