Every runner wants a smooth, light, powerful, and resilient stride. But there isn't one ideal form all runners should try to emulate. Instead, research and experience show that people can run effectively in a wide variety of patterns with some universal elements.
In lively, accessible prose, author Jonathan Beverly details his search for common ground among physical therapists, podiatrists, biomechanics researchers, and coaches, and reveals how individual runners can apply those principles and improve their performance, avoid injury, and enhance their enjoyment on the run.
With specific, illustrated exercises that show how to counteract tight muscles from excessive sitting, improve limited arm mobility from hunching over electronic devices, strengthen your feet for better balance, and improve speed by lengthening your stride, Runner's World Your Best Stride is an approachable guide to human movement and a practical tool for improved running performance.
“Your Best Stride is every runner’s guide to the biomechanics necessary to make running more comfortable, enjoyable, and faster.” —DEENA KASTOR, U.S. Olympian
“Your Best Stride reflects the most up-to-date research and thinking on running technique in an accessible, practical format.” —ROBERT M. CONENELLO, sports podiatrist, past president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
Every runner wants a smooth, light, powerful, and resilient stride. But there isn't one ideal form all runners should try to emulate. Instead, research and experience show that people can run effectively in a wide variety of patterns with some universal elements.
In lively, accessible prose, author Jonathan Beverly details his search for common ground among physical therapists, podiatrists, biomechanics researchers, and coaches, and reveals how individual runners can apply those principles and improve their performance, avoid injury, and enhance their enjoyment on the run.
With specific, illustrated exercises that show how to counteract tight muscles from excessive sitting, improve limited arm mobility from hunching over electronic devices, strengthen your feet for better balance, and improve speed by lengthening your stride, Runner's World Your Best Stride is an approachable guide to human movement and a practical tool for improved running performance.
Praise
“Your Best Stride is every runner’s guide to the biomechanics necessary to make running more comfortable, enjoyable, and faster.” —DEENA KASTOR, U.S. Olympian
“Your Best Stride reflects the most up-to-date research and thinking on running technique in an accessible, practical format.” —ROBERT M. CONENELLO, sports podiatrist, past president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
