Tread Lightly

Form, Footwear, and the Quest for Injury-Free Running

By: Bill Katovsky, Peter Larson

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Paperback | 21 June 2012

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Praise for the work of Peter Larson

"Larson presents a wealth of balanced info on the raging debate over proper running form and minimalist running shoes." —Erin Beresini, Outside Online

“Peter Larson is both a scientist and a realist when it comes to running shoes, and that's a good combination.” —Amby Burfoot, Peak Performance Blog, Runner's World

Humans evolved over the millennia to become one of the most exceptional distance-running species on Earth. So why are injuries so common? Are our shoes to blame, or is it a question of running form, training, or poor diet? In this groundbreaking book, Peter Larson and Bill Katovsky explore the reasons why runners experience injuries and offer potential solutions to the current epidemic of running-related injuries. Their findings, gleaned from research studies and conversations with leading footwear scientists, biomechanical experts, coaches, podiatrists, physical therapists, and competitive runners, are informative and enlightening. Topics include:

How modern runners differ from their ancestors
Why repetitive stress causes most injuries, and how runners can safely reduce their occurrence
The pros and cons of barefoot running
Why it’s time to move beyond the pronation-control paradigm with running shoes
How certain running-form flaws might increase injury risk
How footwear has evolved over the past 10,000 years
The recreational runner
Why running shoes are not inherently evil

Tread Lightly is a highly readable, multifaceted investigation of running—past and present, with a hopeful look to the future.

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The must-have desktop book--like Born To Run on steroids--for runners interested in the subject matter. . . .Tread Lightly will definitely go on my most important bookshelf. --Amby Burfoot, editor-at-large, Runner s World magazine, and winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon

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Non-Fiction Medicine Medicine in General Family & Health Fitness & Diet Exercise & Workout Books Popular Medicine & Health Sports & Recreation Track & Field Sports Marathon & Cross-Country Running Diets & Dieting, Nutrition Coping with / Advice about Personal, Social & Health Topics

Preface	p. ix
Introduction: Pete's Story and Bill's Story	p. xiii
The Evolution of Running in Humans	p. 1
Running Injuries: Why They Happen	p. 23
Barefoot and Running	p. 51
The Running Shoe	p. 79
The Recreational Runner	p. 107
Pronate Nation	p. 123
Foot Strike	p. 155
The Running Stride	p. 185
Turning the Clock Back on Nutrition	p. 217
Conclusion	p. 235
Sources Cited	p. 243
Acknowledgments	p. 253
Index	p. 255
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Tread Lightly

Form, Footwear, and the Quest for Injury-Free Running

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