Explosive Running: Using the Science of Kinesiology to Improve Your Performance
by Michael Yessis
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Author: Michael YessisEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-05-01
ISBN: 0809298996
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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Book Review: A great start for all runners
Summary: 4 Stars
If you want to get serious about running, then buy this book. 10 years ago I had knee problems from jogging, mainly due to heal striking. My doctor told me to stop running but that was not an option for me. After reading this book, and seeing how to run correctly (not jog, there is a BIG difference), I have been running relatively injury free for 10 years+. The only injuries I get now are from over-training and not resting or stretching enough. I agree that the photos aren't great in this book compared to videos, but technology has come a long way since it was published. If you want to see proper running technique, simply go to youtube and watch Bekele and Haile Gebrselassie run the 10k. You won't catch these guys heal striking or wearing Nike style "boots" on their feet. Whether you are running on pavement, track, grass, whatever, proper technique and proper biomechanics is what you need to run fast and efficiently. Do soccer shoes have padding in the heal? Nope. Get up onto your toes and run like a Kenyan!
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Also take a look at this free publication as well from Gordon Pirie "Run Fast and Injury Free". Same basic ideas
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The "Pose" method is also ok.
Out of 100 runners and running coaches I talk to, maybe 2 understand why the Ethiopians run so much faster than Westerners. Some of the answers are in this book. Stop paying your coach who doesn't understand proper technique and buy this book instead.
** Be cautious if you are overweight though. You may overstress your tendons and get hurt. Like everything else, start off slow and easy.
Happy Running
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