Book of the Day: The Science of Running

Title: The Science of Running

Author: Steve Magness

From the book: “Understanding how we run and how the body adapts to training allows for the development of better methods of coaching and training. Without this knowledge, coaches get stuck into the ’followers’ pattern, meaning they copy workouts from others for the sole reason that another coach did it. My goal is to instill independent thinking, and above all get other runners and coaches to start asking questions.”

Takeaway: Most running science books take an explanatory approach. Instead, Steve’s goal in The Science of Running was to try and answer the question “What limits running performance?” After reading this book you’ll have an improved understanding of what limits running performance and practical strategies you can use to upgrade running performance.

Shop: Get your copy of The Science of Running here.