'Heads up – here’s how to run like a pro' - The Times
'A fascinating book' - Adharanand Finn, author of Running With the Kenyans
'I'm convinced that Shane's insights were were instrumental in me winning the Marathon des Sables for a second time' - Elisabet Barnes, coach and athlete
'Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world' - Damian Hall, ultra marathon runner
'You can't but help go out the door for your next run and try to put it all into practice' - Nicky Spinks, endurance runner
The Lost Art of Running is an opportunity to join running technique analyst coach and movement guru Shane Benzie on his journey across five continents as he trains with and analyses the running style of some of the most gifted athletes on the planet.
Part narrative, part practical, this adventure takes you to the foothills of Ethiopia and the ‘town of runners’; to the training grounds of world-record-holding marathon runners in Kenya; racing across the Arctic Circle and the mountains of Europe, through the sweltering sands of the Sahara and the hostility of a winter traverse of the Pennine Way, to witness the incredible natural movement of runners in these environments.
Along the way, you will learn how to incorporate natural movement techniques into your own running and hear from some of the top athletes that Shane has coached over the years. Whether experienced or just tackling your first few miles, this groundbreaking book will help you discover the lost art of running.
By:
Shane Benzie,
Tim Major
Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 128mm,
Width: 196mm,
Spine: 24mm
Weight: 220g
ISBN: 9781472991614
ISBN 10: 1472991613
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 29 March 2022
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword by Adharanand Finn Introduction: Bekoji, Ethiopia Dyer Island, South Africa Grand Union Canal Race, England PART I: THE JOURNEY Bekoji, Ethiopia An introduction to fascia Iten, Kenya Uganda Parkrun, Cardiff Yorkshire, England Chamonix, France Amazon Jungle, Peru University of Kent, England Arctic Circle, Sweden Sahara Desert, Morocco Essaouira, Morocco Chamonix, France Regent’s Park, London Aquatic Centre, Olympic Park, London Orsières to Champex to Chamonix (the OCC) Three-quarters of the way across America Conclusions PART II: THE FOUNDATIONS Foot placement Cadence Stride length Posture The head Arms A natural lean Breathing The mind PART III: THE PRACTICAL Foot placement Cadence Stride length Running downhill Running uphill Posture The head Arms, shoulders and hands A natural lean Breathing The mind Creating a dynamic take off Final words of wisdom Epilogue: Iten, Kenya Acknowledgements Index About the Authors
Shane Benzie is a running technique coach and movement specialist. He has travelled extensively to work with, live with and study a wide range of athletes in different – sometimes extreme – environments. He has collaborated with an impressive list of successful athletes including Tom Daley, Wilson Kipsang and Nicky Spinks. Tim Major is a writer, photographer and music industry executive. He has written and provided photographs for magazines such as Men's Running, Trail, Trail Running, Country Walking, Adventure Travel and Ultra Magazine.
Reviews for The Lost Art of Running: A Journey to Rediscover the Forgotten Essence of Human Movement
A fascinating book -- Adharanand Finn Heads up - here's how to run like a pro. * The Times * After working with Shane, I noticed big improvements in my performance. -- Tom Evans, elite ultrarunner Explains in layman's terms how to run efficiently by utilising elasticity: you can't but help go out the door for your next run and try to put it all into practice -- Nicky Spinks, endurance runner Excellent * Trail Running magazine * Shane's approach to running movement really works. Shane helped me prepare for my fourth Marathon des Sables. I am convinced that the insight from these sessions was instrumental in me being able to run as well as I did and secure my second win in a highly competitive race. -- Elisabet Barnes, ultra-endurance Runner) Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world -- Damian Hall, ultra marathon runner & journalist
