{"product_id":"running-anatomy-paperback","title":"Running Anatomy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoe Puleo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePatrick Milroy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee how to improve your running strength, speed, and endurance with \u003ci\u003eRunning Anatomy, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e. This new edition of the best-selling running guide delivers more exercises, more insight, and more illustrations to show you how to increase your muscle strength, optimize the efficiency of your running motion, and minimize your risk of injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRunning Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e features 48 of the most effective strength exercises for runners, each with clear step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations highlighting the muscles in action. Each illustration helps you better understand how muscles, ligaments, and tendons all work together as your body moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRunning Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e clearly links each exercise to running performance. You'll see how to strengthen specific muscles and improve gait efficiency for faster times and more fluid runs. Plus you'll learn how to eliminate anatomical imbalances that can lead to the most common injuries that runners face, including plantar fasciitis, lower-back pain, knee aches and strains, and torn muscles and tendons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeel prepared for any challenge that comes your way. You'll find variations to train for every condition and competition--for various terrains, speeds, elevations, and distances, from sprint to marathon. You'll also learn how new gear and technology-enhanced equipment can maximize your training and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fitness runner looking to conquer hills with more speed and strength or a competitive runner looking for that extra edge in performance and a finishing kick, \u003ci\u003eRunning Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e will ensure that you're ready to achieve your personal best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarn continuing education credits\/units! \u003c\/b\u003eA continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Puleo\u003c\/b\u003e has been coaching distance running and track and field for 28 years. He has been the head coach for men's and women's cross country and track and field at Rutgers University at Camden, where he produced 10 Division III All-Americans, including two individual national champions. Simultaneously, he spent a decade coaching the USMC's All-Marine running program, where he coached three CISM World Championship teams for the United States Armed Forces (marathon and cross country). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Mr. Puleo is the coauthor of the articles \"Anteriorly Rotated Pelvis: The Negative Effects for a Distance Runner\" and \"Anatomy of Running Footwear,\" which appeared in \u003ci\u003eTechniques\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. He is a frequent contributor to articles that have appeared in \u003ci\u003eRunner's World\u003c\/i\u003e and other fitness publications. His first album of songs, \u003ci\u003eA Life I Knew\u003c\/i\u003e, written for the band Bannister Effect, is scheduled for release in the fall of 2018. His debut novel will be published in spring 2019. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Mr. Puleo lives in Spring City, Pennsylvania, with his family, which includes six kids and two German shepherds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Milroy \u003c\/b\u003ehas been the chief medical officer for the Road Runners Club in Great Britain since 1998. From 1991 to 2007, he was a medical advisor and contributor to \u003ci\u003eRunner's World\u003c\/i\u003e, and for 10 years before he was similarly involved with its precursors, \u003ci\u003eJogging\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and \u003ci\u003eRunning\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dr. Milroy received the award of fellow from the Institute of Sports Medicine in 1999 and from the UK Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine in 2006. He has served as a medical officer for many athletic events--including the World Half Marathon Championships, Team England Commonwealth Games (four times), and British Athletics Federation--and was medical officer for the Great Britain team at the World Junior Championships (three times) and European Junior Championships (two times). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dr. Milroy is the author of \u003ci\u003eSports Injuries\u003c\/i\u003e, coauthor of the \u003ci\u003eAAA Runner's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, and author of numerous other articles on sport and exercise topics for journals, magazines, and newspapers. He is also an accomplished runner: winner of the World Medical Games 5,000 meters event and half marathon in 1980, 1982, and 1984 and winner of the European Medical Games 20K, 5K, and 1,500 meters events in 1983. His personal best in the marathon is 2 hours and 26 minutes. At the age of 65, he cycled from Los Angeles to Boston (3,300 miles) in 35 days. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e He lives in Chester, United Kingdom, with his wife, Clare, near to his four children and five grandchildren. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 09, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701565657151,"sku":"9781492548294","price":29.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/cdc7212f427f423630af3878b11c5be7.webp?v=1765021132","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/running-anatomy-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}