{"product_id":"anatomy-of-running-philip-striano-9781770851726","title":"Anatomy of Running","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn 2011, marathon, half-marathon and triathlon participation reached all-time highs.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnatomy of Running\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e follows the format of the successful Anatomy of... series. The books feature full-body anatomy illustrations that reveal the musculature as the body performs a particular exercise. By seeing how the muscles interact and which muscles execute and which support the exercise, the reader gains the greatest understanding of the exercise and its benefits. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnatomy of Running\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e begins with an introduction to the popular fitness activity: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Benefits from running\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Warming up, stretching, cooling down\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Equipment (shoes, heart rate monitors, pedometers)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Surfaces, distances, environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Muscles and ligaments used\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Stretches and strengthening\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Common injuries (identification, prevention, treatment, causes)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Special considerations (age, pregnancy, fitness level, health).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e For the greatest benefit from running, it is not enough to head outside or to the gym and do laps. The runner must undertake a variety of strengthening exercises that improve running efficiency, increase its benefits and make gains in speed, distance and stamina. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As well, those starting a running program will find it easier if they have strong muscles to work with from the beginning. Fatigue will be later in coming and discouraging injuries will be rarer, if not entirely prevented. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnatomy of Running\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is an expert guide that will be extremely useful for anyone interested in undertaking or improving a running program, training for a distance event, or using running as a complement to another fitness activity. Marathon coaches and running clinics will find the book especially useful. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Philip Striano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1770851720\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781770851726\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/20\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.70w x 0.60d","brand":"Philip Striano","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43988014596351,"sku":"9781770851726","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5ce45f0d-925b-429b-b5ad-eded7fa46f69.jpg?v=1683292144","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/anatomy-of-running-philip-striano-9781770851726","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}