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Run Tall, Run Easy,
The Ultimate Guide to
Better Running Mechanics

 

Run Tall, Run Easy – Second Edition

“The Ultimate Guide to Better Running Mechanics”

 

 In this Second Edition, Coach GP Pearlberg has incorporated all of the key features of the earlier edition into a more practical and logical spiral-bound format, maintaining its simplicity in conveying complex technical information via his simple-to-follow writing style.  This version continues to succeed in connecting Coach GP to all levels of athletes, whether an Olympic veteran, a complete novice, or anywhere in between.  Coach GP’s “Fab Four” are relevant to the masses and learnable by all:

 

  Run Tall

  Foot  Strike

  Arm Drive

  Breathing

 

The key is the often overlooked subject of biomechanics, and thus the focus of the book.

 

Not only does Coach GP describe these topics so eloquently, but he also outlines the tools to help with their achievement and maintenance.  An important component discussed in several chapters is the strength training that is specific to running and to Coach GP’s philosophy.  This includes descriptions and photographs of relevant, yet simple, exercises and techniques.  In addition, Coach GP devotes attention to motivational ideas, nutrition for runners, excerpts of training plans/concepts and some captivating real-life stories.  Coach GP’s personal reflections and photographic essay serve to conclude the educational journey and to bring all points home.

 

All of this may sound serious in nature, and it certainly can be.  However, Coach GP’s goal is for the reader to be able to return to the joy of playful running as a youngster.  The book is often humorous in nature so as not to get overly caught up in technical mumbo-jumbo.  The book is crafted not as a haughty tome, rather as an extremely practical user’s manual.  You may choose to read it in its entirety and/or plop it down next to you as you perfect a particular skill.

 

To sum it all up, Run Tall, Run Easy will teach you…

 

   Optimal foot strike and why it is crucial to better running

   The significance of proper arm movement

   Correct running posture

   How to match breathing cadence to workout   intensity

   A secret weapon – the wrist flick

   How to strength-train specifically for running

   How to keep motivated

   How to fuel the fire with proper nutrition