Older Yet Faster: The Secret to Running Fast and Injury Free

Older Yet Faster (OYF) is a manual for teaching runners how to transition to efficient running and help them avoid incurring almost all of the common running injuries. The book is ideal for beginners to learn how to run well, and for experienced runners to change over to good technique (also available in Spanish and French). Coaches can also use this book as a reference on how to implement technique change for their clients, and we expect it will become the go-to manual for medical and allied health professionals to help them deal with running-related injuries caused by incorrect technique and poor footwear choices. This book can also be a self-help guide for non-runners to heal common ailments holistically by following Heidi’s treatment method.

This fourth edition expands on the original work with updated content, including advanced strengthening exercises, rehabilitation strategies, and insights into the latest in running footwear. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a newcomer to the sport, *Older Yet Faster* offers a path to running smoother, faster, and injury-free.

Discover the groundbreaking running technique guide by Keith Bateman and Heidi Jones, designed to help runners of all levels transition to efficient and injury-free running. In *Older Yet Faster*, readers will learn how to avoid common running-related injuries through Keith's comprehensive lessons on running form, coupled with Heidi's revolutionary foot strengthening and rehabilitation programs.

Heidi details her holistic treatment method, which not only addresses running injuries but also corrects common body alignment issues. Readers will find her methods empowering as they regain confidence in their ability to heal themselves and improve their posture permanently. She has also included a section for podiatrists, where she applies the laws of physics to the feet, legs, and spine, shedding light on foot conditions that have long remained a mystery. Additionally, she critiques current podiatry teachings, highlights the negative effects of long-term orthotic use, and examines the problems with modern footwear, including school shoes. Podiatrists and other health professionals will find this engineering-based approach groundbreaking.

Keith Bateman - Competitor and coachFrom the age of 45 Keith's running times improved dramatically, culminating in a host of State, National and World age-group records. The records that he set in the 55-age-group were faster than the records he set in the 45-age-group! In the space of nine months, Keith broke five 55-age-group World Records: 1500m (4:12.35), 1 mile (4:35.04), 3000m (8:56.80), 5000m (15:29.7) and 10000m (31:51.86).Keith's technique-change lessons combine with Heidi's Strengthening and Rehabilitation programs to form the core of this book. Keith also provides a chapter for coaches who want to introduce technique change for their runners.

Heidi Jones - Competitor and podiatrist Heidi has been a life-long runner and became a podiatrist to fix running injuries. She graduated in 1996 and she runs her own clinic at Bondi, called Feet On The Move. After orthotics failed to meet her expectations, Heidi devised a foot-strengthening program as an alternative. This has proven to be very successful in treating runners, non-runners and children. Heidi combines her strengthening program with Keith's technique-change lessons to form the core of this book. Heidi also provides a chapter for podiatrists and other medical professionals treating runners, which describes how to implement her program.

Dr Van den Borre's professional qualifications include a PhD in biology from the Australian National University (ANU), more than ten years experience in scientific research at the ANU and the University of Sydney, as well as professional training in technical and scientific writing and editing (Canberra Institute of Technology). Rubida Communications specialises in scientific documents (including environmental, biological, biotechnological and agricultural sciences) and technical documentation (including computer software manuals and procedures).