Science of Running by Chris Napier Summary
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Discover the biomechanics behind every stride with Chris Napier's evidence-based guide that's transforming how athletes train. With stunning CGI visuals and 30 key exercises, this UBC professor's masterpiece answers the question every runner secretly asks: "Why does it hurt when I run?"
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The Runner's Revolution: Understanding Your Body in Motion
Running seems deceptively simple - just put one foot in front of the other, right? Yet this fundamental human movement unlocks extraordinary benefits while engaging your body in a complex symphony of coordinated systems. Beyond the obvious cardiovascular improvements, consistent running creates a remarkably disease-resistant body. The evidence is compelling: recreational running helps prevent everything from obesity and hypertension to certain cancers, while significantly reducing mortality risk from all causes. What's often overlooked is running's powerful impact on mental health - the rhythmic nature triggers neurochemical changes that provide immediate stress relief and mood enhancement, with studies showing runners experience significantly lower rates of depression and anxiety compared to non-runners. That "runner's high" isn't just psychological - it's a scientifically verified flood of endorphins creating genuine euphoria.
Your Body: A Sophisticated Running Machine
Powering Your Run: Energy Systems and Coordination
External Forces and Environmental Factors
Breaking the Injury Cycle: Prevention Through Understanding
Optimizing Your Running Form: Small Changes, Big Results
The Path Forward: Movement as Medicine
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