A fascinating book

- Adharanand Finn,

Heads up – here’s how to run like a pro.

The Times

After working with Shane, I noticed big improvements in my performance.

- Tom Evans, elite ultrarunner,

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Explains in layman’s terms how to run efficiently by utilising elasticity: you can’t but help go out the door for your next run and try to put it all into practice

- Nicky Spinks, endurance runner,

Excellent

Trail Running magazine

Shane's approach to running movement really works. Shane helped me prepare for my fourth Marathon des Sables. I am convinced that the insight from these sessions was instrumental in me being able to run as well as I did and secure my second win in a highly competitive race.

- Elisabet Barnes, ultra-endurance Runner),

Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world

- Damian Hall, ultra marathon runner & journalist,

'Heads up – here’s how to run like a pro' - The Times

'A fascinating book' - Adharanand Finn, author of Running With the Kenyans

'I'm convinced that Shane's insights were were instrumental in me winning the Marathon des Sables for a second time' - Elisabet Barnes, coach and athlete

'Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world' - Damian Hall, ultra marathon runner

'You can't but help go out the door for your next run and try to put it all into practice' - Nicky Spinks, endurance runner

The Lost Art of Running is an opportunity to join running technique analyst coach and movement guru Shane Benzie on his journey across five continents as he trains with and analyses the running style of some of the most gifted athletes on the planet.


Part narrative, part practical, this adventure takes you to the foothills of Ethiopia and the ‘town of runners’; to the training grounds of world-record-holding marathon runners in Kenya; racing across the Arctic Circle and the mountains of Europe, through the sweltering sands of the Sahara and the hostility of a winter traverse of the Pennine Way, to witness the incredible natural movement of runners in these environments.

Along the way, you will learn how to incorporate natural movement techniques into your own running and hear from some of the top athletes that Shane has coached over the years. Whether experienced or just tackling your first few miles, this groundbreaking book will help you discover the lost art of running.

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Foreword by Adharanand Finn

Introduction: Bekoji, Ethiopia
Dyer Island, South Africa
Grand Union Canal Race, England

PART I: THE JOURNEY
Bekoji, Ethiopia
An introduction to fascia
Iten, Kenya
Uganda
Parkrun, Cardiff
Yorkshire, England
Chamonix, France
Amazon Jungle, Peru
University of Kent, England
Arctic Circle, Sweden
Sahara Desert, Morocco
Essaouira, Morocco
Chamonix, France
Regent’s Park, London
Aquatic Centre, Olympic Park, London
Orsières to Champex to Chamonix (the OCC)
Three-quarters of the way across America
Conclusions

PART II: THE FOUNDATIONS
Foot placement
Cadence
Stride length
Posture
The head
Arms
A natural lean
Breathing
The mind

PART III: THE PRACTICAL
Foot placement
Cadence
Stride length
Running downhill
Running uphill
Posture
The head
Arms, shoulders and hands
A natural lean
Breathing
The mind
Creating a dynamic take off
Final words of wisdom
Epilogue: Iten, Kenya

Acknowledgements
Index
About the Authors

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The Lost Art of Running is an opportunity to join running technique analyst coach and movement guru Shane Benzie on his journey across five continents as he trains with and analyses the running style of some of the most gifted athletes on the planet.
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The book will include contributions from celebrated athletes including Elisabet Barnes, Nicky Spinks, Damian Hall and Wilson Kipsang.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781472991614
Publisert
2022-01-20
Utgiver
Vendor
Bloomsbury Sport
Vekt
220 gr
Høyde
128 mm
Bredde
196 mm
Dybde
24 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Om bidragsyterne

Shane Benzie is a running technique coach and movement specialist. He has travelled extensively to work with, live with and study a wide range of athletes in different – sometimes extreme – environments. He has collaborated with an impressive list of successful athletes including Tom Daley, Wilson Kipsang and Nicky Spinks.

Tim Major is a writer, photographer and music industry executive. He has written and provided photographs for magazines such as Men's Running, Trail, Trail Running, Country Walking, Adventure Travel and Ultra Magazine.