Barefoot Running: How to Run Light and Free by Getting in Touch with the Earth - Softcover

Michael Sandler; Jessica Lee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0984382208 ISBN 13: 9780984382200

Publisher: Runbare Llc, 2010

Synopsis

"Enjoy the insights this book has to offer -- It is about form, joy and the love of running. Run Free!" - Micah True, AKA Caballo Blanco.

As seen nationally on TV, radio and in print, 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.

Topics include: Barefoot Running for Kids, for Seniors, choosing footwear, transitioning safely, cold-weather running and more.

"You are holding in your hands a book as exhaustive and accurate of a description of barefoot running as you could ever hope for." - Barefoot Ted

Michael Sandler is a best-selling author, and an internationally recognized barefoot running and walking coach, teaching thousands of runners, walkers, and hikers of all abilities. He has coached athletes professionally for nearly 20 years. After a near-death accident in 2006, he was told he was lucky to keep his leg and that he would never run again. With a titanium femur and hip, it was only through barefoot running and the lessons learned on the trails that he was able to heal and run again. With co-author Jessica Lee, they teach people how to rediscover the bliss of pain-free running. Together, they are cofounders of RunBare Company, a barefoot running school based out of Boulder, Colorado.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

“Enjoy the insights this book has to offer... It is about form, joy, and the love of running. Run free!” -Micah True, Caballo Blanco de la Sierra Madre “Michael Sandler has applied his passion and insights into barefoot running in a way no one else has so far. You are holding in your hands a book as exhaustive and accurate of a description of barefoot running as you could ever hope for.” –Barefoot Ted “Barefoot Running by Michael Sandler is the best book on the market on how to begin and excel at barefoot running. I highly recommend it.” -Michael Nirenberg, podiatric physician and surgeon and author of America’s Podiatrist Blog “Michael Sandler’s exhaustive treatment of the topic celebrates the amazing evolutionary success that is the human foot and serves as comprehensive user’s guide for its rehabilitation and proper maintenance.” -Dr. Joseph Froncioni, MDCM, FRCS(C) Hear the dirt beneath your feet How could something we have for free—our bare feet—be better for running than shoes that cost $150? The truth is that running in shoes is high impact, heel-centric, promotes bad form, is relatively unstable and inflexible, tends to weaken rather than strengthen your feet, knees, and hips, which leads to injury while dampening your connection to the world around you. In contrast, barefoot running is low-impact, toe-centric, promotes good form, enhances stability and adaptability, strengthens your feet in miraculous ways, and provides delightful sensory and spiritual connections to the earth. Hit the ground running with this comprehensive guide as you learn the “go slow to go fast” RunBare technique from two of its pioneers. Chapters address getting grounded, starting out slowly, navigating through rough weather and rugged terrain, coping with injuries, building your feet into living shoes, and understanding minimalist shoes. Once you tear off your shoes and learn to dance with nature, you’ll tread lightly into the silence, hearing nature’s secret symphony, and the dirt beneath your feet. MICHAEL SANDLER is a best-selling author and esteemed barefoot running and walking coach. He has coached athletes professionally for nearly 20 years. After a near-death accident 4 years ago, he was told he’d never run again and be lucky to keep his leg. With a titanium femur and hip, it was only through barefoot running, and the lessons learned on the trails, that he was able to heal and run again. With coauthor JESSICA LEE, they travel the world, teaching people how to rediscover the joy of running. Michael and Jessica are the cofounders of RunBare Company.

About the Author

Michael Sandler is a best selling author, barefoot running and walking coach. He has coached professionally for nearly 20 years. After a nearl-fatal accident he was told that he would be lucky to keep functioning legs and that he would not run again. With an implanted titanium femur and hip, it was only through barefoot running, and lessons learned on the trails that he was able to heal and run again.

With coauthor Jessica Lee, they travel around the world, teaching people how to discover the joy of running.

Edition details

• Publisher: Runbare Llc
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0984382208
• ISBN 13: 9780984382200
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 298