The runner's world complete guide to minimalism and barefoot running : how to make the healthy transition to lightweight shoes and injury-free running
Title:
The runner's world complete guide to minimalism and barefoot running : how to make the healthy transition to lightweight shoes and injury-free running
Author:
Douglas, Scott, 1964-
ISBN:
9781609612221
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Rodale, c2013
Physical Description:
ix, 212 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
General Note:
Includes index
Abstract:
Beginning with a brief history of the barefoot/minimalist running movement, the author shows readers how to successfully transition from conventional running shoes to barefoot running or minimalist shoes, how to prepare one's body for the stresses of that transition, and how to stay injury free in the process.
Subject:
| Running -- Training |
| Running -- Physiological aspects |
| Running -- Psychological aspects |
Summary:
Beginning with a brief history of the barefoot/minimalist running movement, the author shows readers how to successfully transition from conventional running shoes to barefoot running or minimalist shoes, how to prepare one's body for the stresses of that transition, and how to stay injury free in the process.