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by Joseph McConkey (Author)
Runners: Boost Performance, Improve Results, and Avoid Injury
Discover the transformative power of pliability with Pliability for Runners, designed to help runners of all levels enhance their performance and prevent injuries. This book offers over dozens of exercises and sport-specific workout plans, all backed by modern, field-tested science. It is an essential resource for achieving optimum athletic performance while breaking the injury cycle. Recreational runners, cross-country and track athletes, competitive road racers, and professional athletes worldwide recognize the critical importance of proper body maintenance. Without it, muscle fatigue and injuries can hinder performance and progress. Pliability (the loosening, softening, and relaxing of muscles) is gaining traction in professional sports, physical therapy, and health/fitness as a key method to offset these issues. The Benefits of Pliability for Runners - Enhanced Performance: Improved muscle elasticity and strength lead to better running efficiency and speed. - Injury Reduction: Regular pliability exercises help prevent muscle fatigue, repetitive motion injuries, and general wear-and-tear. - Increased Flexibility: Greater range of motion and muscle relaxation contribute to overall better athletic performance. - Better Recovery: Pliable muscles recover faster from workouts, reducing downtime and enhancing training consistency. Key Features of Pliability for Runners - Expert: Written by an exercise physiologist and coach at the Boston Running Center, ensuring credible and effective advice. - Comprehensive: Detailed explanations on improving muscle pliability, flexibility, and resilience. - Targeted: Includes stretches and exercises suitable for every fitness level, focusing on muscle strength, range of motion, explosive power, chronic muscle tension, endurance, and flexibility. - Field-Tested: All workout plans are backed by the latest research and practical application in sports science. Pliability for Runners redefines running performance and injury prevention, making it a must-have for anyone serious about their running journey. Whether a recreational runner or a professional athlete, this book provides the tools and knowledge to keep you running strong and injury-free.Author Biography
Joseph McConkey, MS, is a running coach and exercise physiologist, specializing in deducing and correcting causative factors to repetitive motion injury. He has worked with the full spectrum of running athletes, from first-time runners, to marathoners around the world, to Olympic athletes at the elite high altitude training camps of Ethiopia and Kenya. He has coached at the club, college, and pro levels and have been the director of the Boston Running Center's Gait Analysis Lab for the last 10 years. Joseph's expertise on injury-prevention has him regularly presenting at hospitals, rehab centers, running camps, and club events. Joseph holds the highest accreditation by the USA Track and Field Association and the IAAF (the international governing body of track and field), as well as a Masters in Exercises Science with a focus on Injury Prevention and Sports Performance.
