Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide

Description

The torchbearer of the barefoot running movement, sparked by his global bestseller Born to Run, Chris McDougall offers practical training advice for embracing the ultrarunning lifestyle. Co-written with long-time coach and running ally Eric Orton, Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide teaches every runner, new or experienced, exactly how to change their biomechanics, clean up their diets, heal their injuries, adapt to healthier footwear, and prepare for their dream challenge. Fully illustrated with photographs of perfect form training techniques, strength exercises and perfect form progression, it includes: - A solid primer about food choices and the optimal athlete-in-training eating plan with power-up snack recipes - Incredible techniques for running with dogs and baby strollers - Advice on kit, terrain and building supportive communities around yourself - A 90-day perfect run programme to help you run faster and farther - forever. Punctuated with tales about diverse runners from all walks of life, Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide is for anyone looking to adopt this incredible lifestyle with Chris and Eric's unique advice.

Christopher McDougall is a former war correspondent for the Associated Press and author of the international bestseller Born to Run, which is currently being adapted into a film, Natural Born Heroes and Running with Sherman. He lives in rural Pennsylvania and Hawaii. Eric Orton is a performance guru, world-renowned running coach and author of The Cool Impossible.

Praise for Born to Run: 'Part how-to manual, part scientific treatise but throughout a ripping yarn, this book will inspire everyone who reads it to think on their feet' - Independent 'A fascinating and true adventure story, destined to become a classic' - Ranulph Fiennes 'Not just a book for runners, but for anyone who has dreamed of venturing beyond their comfort zone' - Tim Butcher 'A really phenomenal book' - Jon Stewart 'A bible for the barefoot running community' - Ben Fogle