by Owen Anderson (Author)
For many runners, running
technique is an afterthought—one they don’t think about until an injury
or plateau keeps them from achieving their goals. Running Form
underscores the importance of proper form and shows you how to elevate
your performance to the greatest possible extent with the smallest risk
of injury.
Owen Anderson, PhD, is a coach to elite runners from around the globe. In Running Form,
he describes the common problem of runners moving on “square wheels” by
braking with each step, adopting inefficient stances, or risking injury
with excessive ground impact. He pinpoints the components of good
form—foot-strike, shin and shank angle, stance time, cadence, body lean,
and posture—to help you understand where you can make small changes
that offer significant improvements.
Then, using a basic video
camera or smartphone, you can analyze your own form and apply specific
drills and exercises to correct any deficiencies. Numerous photos
incorporate lines and arrows to help you clearly identify the
appropriate angles and movements of sound technique. No expensive
software or biomechanics degree is required to learn how to run faster
and with more efficiency and to significantly reduce your risk of
injury.
Get rid of those running patterns that hurt performance and destroy running economy. Running Form gives you the knowledge to perfect your running form so you can train consistently and improve with each stride.
