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Book Synopsis''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 runnerThe 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 Ke
Trade ReviewA 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
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
Table of ContentsForeword 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
