Running technique has to be one of the most subjective issues out there: 10 minutes' investigation on the internet will generally confuse rather than confirm what you should or should not be doing. Mother Nature gave us some amazing gifts as runners - if we rediscover them and use them, we can transform our dynamic and everyday movement.' (Shane Benzie) There's a ton of good in here for anyone interested in running more comfortably and faster. The form advice and running mechanics and technique information are fantastic. I'm not sold on the science-y bits or the author's explanatory model - even if his illustrative examples (elite runners) pass the eye test - and unfortunately I think it is, to some extent at least, a matter of trying it for yourself. What about those who do look for education on proper running form and practice? As the author puts it, "Running technique has to be one of the most subjective issues out there: 10 minutes of investigation on the internet will generally confuse rather than confirm what you should or should not be doing."

‎The Lost Art of Running: A Journey to Rediscover the

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. Bloomsbury presents The Lost Art of Running by Shane Benzie with Tim Major, read by Clifford Samuel.The Lost Art of Running: One Man’s Mission to Rediscover Our Capacity for Effortless Running by Shane Benzie – eBook Details 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. This book is about the author's theory without any scientific basis, eg control group, about running/training. It's full of stories about his athletes and race reports from his athletes which have very little to do with the theory. I looked up his firth athlete, his performance (eg timing for the same race), did not even get any faster (actually slightly slower). Fartlek No. 2, Week 2—After a warm-up, perform four to five surges lasting 3 to 5 minutes each with a 1- to 2-minute jog in between. Your effort should be slightly faster than 10K race pace effort but not as fast as in Fartlek No. 1. Most runners find this to be at about 80 to 85 percent of full effort. Research indicates that running at this intensity for a total of 15 to 20 minutes results in a higher lactate threshold—the balance point between the production of lactic acid and your ability to keep it from building up.

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After almost a year of trying to put some of the advice into practice (mostly stopping heel striking, and paying better attention to my posture), I did find that the occasional ankle or knee discomforts went away. He has also done quite a lot of work with elite ultra runners. Many of who's experiences are included in the book - like for example: I almost gave this book two stars, but there were some interesting moments and I do think he's on to something with the fascia theory. I will spare you the time reading this book and provide the best takeaways: It is not easy to make these changes in practice by merely reading. Shane makes it clear that filming yourself is almost mandatory for finding faults and setting them straight, but even then, achieving all the technique goals the book sets for you is a bit awkward on your own.The Lost Art of Running" is a book about, well, running. Not your average grudging stumble or persevering putting one foot in front of the other; No, proud, bouncy, floating on air, pure joy running. A very interesting and entertaining read. Very different to most of the other books I've read on the topic of running technique. If you had to write a guide called, 'How to make an instant coffee', and the objective was to clearly explain the steps involved in making a cup, you might start your guide like this... Fartlek No. 1, Week 1—After a warm-up, perform 10 to 12 surges lasting 1 minute with a 1-minute jog rest in between. Your effort should be slightly faster than 5K race pace effort. Most runners find this to be at about 90 to 95 percent of full effort. Research indicates that running at this intensity for a total of 10 to 12 minutes results in a higher VO2 max—your ability to consume and utilize oxygen. 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.