Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide [Paperback]

From the best-selling author and renowned coach duo from Born to Run, a fully illustrated, practical guide to running for everyone from amateurs to seasoned runners, about how to eat, race, and train like the world's best

Whether you're ramping up for a race or recuperating from an injury, Born to Run 2 is a holistic program for runners of every stripe that centers on seven key themes: food, fitness, form, footwear, focus, fun, and family.  
 
The guide contains: 

On-the run recipes for race-ready nutrition 

Training regimen to help get you in shape and achieve your running goals 

Corrective drills to perfect your form 

Helpful shoe recommendations 

Advice about how to bring more joy into running 

Suggestions for finding a running community 

 
Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton bring all the elements together into an integrated action plan—the 90-Day Run Free training schedule—that provides everything you need to prepare for a mile-long fun run or a 100-mile ultramarathon. Full of helpful illustrations and full-color photos of the iconic first Copper Canyons race, Born to Run 2 is the perfect training companion for anyone who wants to get inspired about the sport again and learn the proven techniques to run smoother, lighter, and swifter.  A practical guide stressing fundamentals (food, fitness, form, focus, footwear, fun, family), with the emphasis on learning to run well. The text includes a '90-Day Run Free Program' plus numerous diagrams, strength exercises, and plenty of color photos, many featuring diverse, adaptive athletes. This will appeal to new runl'