Runner's World Guide To Injury Prevention - Dagny Scott Barrios in LOGANHOLME, Queensland for sale
'Runner's World Guide To Injury Prevention' (How to identify problems, speed healing, and run pain-free) by Dagny Scott Barrios in good condition.
According to the blurb: This will prove beneficial to everyone, whether you are a beginner or have been running for years. From the worldwide authority on running, 'Runner's World Guide To Injury Prevention' is the comprehensive guide to staying healthy while training hard. It's a must have companion for any serious runner. New thinking on injury and recovery suggests that runners can continue to train while injured, but only in certain cases. Alternative practices such as accupuncture, chiropractic and massage are now virtually mainstream and an esential part of any runner's injury arsenal.
Also covers:-
- Why choosing the right shoe is the most important decision a runner can make
- How (and why) to change your biomechanics and stride length
- The newset thinking on hydration
- The most beneficial stretches for runners - and why you should not stretch an injured muscle
- How to incorporate cross training to prevent and heal injuries
- Which strength training exercises are best for runners
- How to cope with the mental side of injury
- Special concerns for young runners, women, and older runners
Dagny Scott Barrios, one of America's premier running journalists, is the auther of previous Runner's World Guides: Runner's World Complete Book Of Women's Running and Runner's World Complete Guide To Trail Running. She lives in Boulder, Colarado.
The contents page is shown in photo 3.
This helpful 210 page book was published by Rodale Inc [Runner's World] in 2004. ISBN 1-57954-971-3. [Approx 23 x 15 x 1.5cms & 310g].
It's in good condition with all pages clean and tightly bound. There's a few indentations on the cover but nothing obvious, some faint marks along the edges of the closed pages, and there is a dedication on the back flyleaf.
If you're into running or other sports I also have 'Women's Complete Guide To Running' by Jeff & Barbara Galloway, 'The BMA Guide To Sports Injuries', and 'Eat To Compete' by Jeni Pearce listed at present.
Please note:-
- Please excuse reflections in photos.
- Inspections welcome. I won't get offended if you decide that this is not for you.
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- Please have a look at my other listings. Some other informative books up at present.
