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Author Larson, Peter.

Title Tread lightly : form, footwear, and the quest for injury-free running / Peter Larson and Bill Katovsky.

Publication Info. New York, NY : Skyhorse Pub., [2012]
©2012

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Description 1 online resource (xxix, 258 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-252) and index.
Contents The evolution of running in humans -- Running injuries: why they happen -- Barefoot running -- The running shoe -- The recreational runner -- Pronate nation -- Foot strike -- The running stride -- Turning the clock back on nutrition.
Summary Explains why running injuries are so common, examining running form, running shoe design, and training, and includes insights on such topics as the evolution of running, stress-related injuries, and the advantages of barefoot running.
Note Print version record.
Subject Running -- Training.
Running shoes.
Running injuries -- Prevention.
Running -- Physiological aspects.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Pain Management.
GAMES -- Gambling -- Sports.
SPORTS & RECREATION -- Business Aspects.
SPORTS & RECREATION -- Essays.
SPORTS & RECREATION -- History.
SPORTS & RECREATION -- Reference.
TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Sports.
Running injuries -- Prevention. (OCoLC)fst01101380
Running -- Physiological aspects. (OCoLC)fst01101355
Running shoes. (OCoLC)fst01101389
Running -- Training. (OCoLC)fst01101368
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Katovsky, Bill.
Other Form: Print version: 9781616083748 1616083743 (DLC) 2012021429
ISBN 1620873559 (electronic bk.)
9781620873557 (electronic bk.)
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