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Heads up – here’s how to run like a pro'–The Timesbrbr'A fascinating book' –Adharanand Finn, author ofRunning With the KenyansbrbrThe Lost Art of Runningis an opportunity to join running technique analyst coach and movent 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.brbr'Excellent'Trail Running magazinebrbr'Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world'Damian Hall, ultra marathon runner & journalistbrbr'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 th and use th, we can transform our dynamic and everyday movent.'hane BenziebrbrPart 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 movent of runners in these environments.brbrAlong the way, you will learn how to incorporate natural movent 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 ground-breaking bookwill help you discover the lost art of running.p

The Lost Art of Running

  • By Shane Benzie with Tim Major

    table tbody tr tdThe Lost Art of Runningis an opportunity to join running technique analyst coach and movent 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. The book is introduced byAdharanand Finn, the bestselling author ofRunning With the Kenyans,The Rise of the Ultra RunnersandThe Way of the Runner.td tr tbody table
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  • Book Details

    Imprint: Bloomsbury lubliction Date: August2020l Extent: 288p
  • About the Author

    Shane Benzie is a running technique coach and movent specialist. He has travelled extensively to work with, live with and study a wide range of athletes in different – sometimes extre – environments. He has collaborated with an impressive list of successful athletes including Tom Daley, Wilson Kipsang, Mohammad Ahansal, Nicky Spinks, Mimi Anderson, Robbie Britton, Elisabet Barnes, Damian Hall and Tom Evans. @shane.benziebr br Tim Major is a writer, photographer and music industry executive. He has written and provided photographs for magazines such asMen's Running, Trail, Trail Running, Country Walking, Adventure TravelandUltra Magazine.p

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