Running Injury

It sounds incredible, but running can be a thoroughly enjoyable, lifelong practice - without injury or fatigue. Ultramarathoner Danny Dreyer combines the wisdom of T'ai Chi with insights of a champion runner to present ChiRunning, a step-by-step audio program to help everyone from beginners to professionals "run like a kid again" - effortless, free, and boundlessly energetic.

Injuries affect every athlete, from the elite Olympian to the weekend racer. In the moment, a traumatic crash, a torn muscle or a stress fracture can feel like the most devastating event possible. While some athletes are destroyed by the experience, others emerge from their recovery better, stronger and more confident than ever. The key to a swifter, stronger comeback is the use of mental skills: psychological tools that enable an athlete to take control of their recovery and ultimately use the experience to their advantage.

Achilles Tendinitis can be debilitating for months or years. Nearly all orthopedic problems can be healed if we learn how to minimize or eliminate pressure on the area that hurts, as well as to minimize or eliminate strain to the area that hurts. This book informs the listener what the heel is telling you, why it is telling you this, and exactly what to do about it.

Whatever your running goals may be, this audiobook will help you achieve them and take your running to the next level. There is something here for everyone, from the beginner to the seasoned runner.

Low-Mileage Running provides practical training advice, workouts, and sample training plans for the 5k to marathon.