7 Best Barefoot Running Books for Total Beginners
I suggest delving into the world of barefoot running by reading up on the topic. While practical experience is invaluable, gaining a technical understanding through literature can greatly enhance your journey. To assist you, I've curated a comprehensive list of the top eleven barefoot running books, suitable even for beginners eager to explore this fascinating subject.
Born to Run
Born to Run barefoot running book
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From the depths of Mexico’s Copper Canyon to the heights of the Leadville Trail 100 ultramarathon in Colorado, from the centuries-old running techniques of Mexico’s Tarahumara tribe to a research lab at the University of Utah, author McDougall celebrates, in this engaging and picaresque account, humankind’s innate love of running. There are rogues aplenty here, such the deadly narco-traffickers who roam Copper Canyon, but there are many more who inspire, such as the Tarahumara runners, who show the rest of the world the false limitations we place on human endurance.
McDougall has served as an Associated Press war correspondent, is a contributing editor to Men’s Health, and runs at his home in rural Pennsylvania, and he brings all of these experiences to bear in this slyly important, highly readable account.
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The Barefoot Running Book Second Edition
The Barefoot Running Book Second Edition: A Practical Guide to the Art and Science of Barefoot and Minimalist Shoe Running
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The Barefoot Running Book (second edition) provides expert advice for new and experienced runners interested in making the transition to barefoot or minimalist shoe running. Why? Because runners find shedding their heavy, overly-cushioned shoes provides a more enjoyable running experience while reducing injury and allowing better form.
Jason Robillard uses a combination of research, collaboration, and his own experiences to bring the latest methods for making a safe, enjoyable transition to barefoot or minimalist shoe running. This new expanded second edition includes training plans, information on ultramarathons, photos, tested running tips and helpful hints. Includes contributions from top barefoot runners and experts including Barefoot Ted McDonald, Barefoot Rick Roeber, Dr. Daniel Lieberman, Dr. Michael Nirenberg, Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, Dr. Scott Hadley, Dr. Joseph Froncioni, and many more.
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Barefoot Running
Barefoot Running Book by Michael Sandler
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Barefoot Running is the original, most comprehensive guide to barefoot running, written by best-selling author and running coach Michael Sandler, who has coached and inspired thousands of runners, walkers, and hikers nationwide. After a near-death accident left him with a titanium femur and hip along with 10 knee operations, no ACL, and an inch leg-length discrepancy, former professional athlete and Olympic hopeful Michael Sandler was told he could never run again. It was only by going barefoot and feeling the ground, he began to heal as he learned how to run light and free. He now runs pain free 10-20 miles a day and in all conditions. His step-by-step method helps runners overcome injuries, find their natural form and rediscover the pure joy of running, no matter their age, history, or fitness level.
Co-Author Jessica Lee hated running and nagging knee pain and swore off running until the day she went barefoot. Now she helps women experience the joy of running barefoot (and pain free) nationwide. Written to help people get into running, back into running, or run pain free and at your best at any age, Michael Sandler’s inspirational book and step-by-step guide is an easy to read bible of information and a must read for any runner. Barefoot Running is the how-to-guide that picks up where Christopher McDougall’s inspiring book Born to Run left off. If you liked Born to Run, you’ll love Barefoot Running.
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The Barefoot Book: 50 Great Reasons to Kick Off Your Shoes
The Barefoot Book: 50 Great Reasons to Kick Off Your Shoes
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Our addiction to wearing shoes has been linked to conditions ranging from foot fungus and bacteria to bunions and fallen arches. Ill-fitting and high-heeled shoes cause damage to the knees and spine, and continuous wearing of any kind of shoes builds up these problems.
Daniel Howell describes the benefits of a simple alternative: going barefoot. The barefoot lifestyle corrects misalignments and increases foot strength and flexibility, and it is practiced in many other countries. In a reader-friendly, accessible style, this practical book explains the health advantages of going barefoot, provides tips for increasing barefoot time, and encourages everyone to experience the health benefits and the natural, vital pleasure of a barefoot connection with the earth.
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ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running
ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running
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The revolutionary technique by ultra-marathon runner Danny Dreyer has helped thousands of beginning runners, seasoned marathoners and triathletes. ChiRunning combines the inner focus and flow of T’ai Chi with running to create a ground-breaking technique that removes the pain and potential injury from the sport of running. This is a Best Seller for a reason! Make a lifetime investment in your health.
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The Complete Book of Barefoot Running
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Barefoot running has garnered lots of attention due to the mega-bestseller Born to Run while products like the Vibram FiveFinger Shoes have tripled in sales and top athletic companies like Nike are declaring barefoot running the next big thing. However, barefoot running involves more than simply taking off your shoes and hitting the track and The Complete Book of Barefoot Running: Learn the Scientifically Proven Technique for Improving Your Stride and Reducing Injuries teaches runners how to train their feet and body to run barefoot properly and in a way that will dramatically reduce injuries.
The Complete Book of Barefoot Running separates the facts from the hype covering the latest research and running techniques behind this key trend. Written by noted barefoot runner and instructor Ken Bob Saxton and running journalist Roy Wallack this guide outlines proper techniques for running barefoot properly and incorporating the practice into their running regimen for a better stride, longer endurance, and fewer injuries. The Complete Book of Barefoot Running is the most comprehensive book on the hottest athletic trend.
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Barefoot Running
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Barefoot Running
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Barefoot running is a revolutionary way to run more naturally and efficiently, all while reducing injury. With the bestselling book, Born to Run, and with shoes such as Vibram FiveFingers, the barefoot movement is transforming how runners think about form, training, and racing.
From the most-trusted series comes The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Barefoot Running. Written by leading barefoot running expert Dr. Craig Richards and barefoot running coach Thomas Hollowell, this book teaches you how to properly run barefoot while enhancing your stride and overall technique. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Barefoot Running has been written and developed as the most comprehensive barefoot running book on the market. Shoes off to you for choosing to run the way Mother Nature intended!
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