Barefoot Running - How to Run Light and Free By Getting in Touch with the Earth

Boulder, Colorado: Run Bare Publishing, 2010. First Printing . Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 7" x 10. 298 Pages Indexed. Fronet cover has a 4 inch light crease at the bottom. No other defects noted This book is the most comprehensive guide to barefoot running, written by a running coach author who has coached and inspired thousands of runners, walkers, and hikers nationwide. After a near-death accident left him with a titanium femur and hip along with 10 knee operations, no ACL, and an inch leg-length discrepancy, former professional athlete and Olympic hopeful Michael Sandler was told he could never run again. It was only by going barefoot and feeling the ground, he began to heal as he learned how to run light and free. He now runs pain free 10-20 miles a day and in all conditions. His step-by-step method helps runners overcome injuries, find their natural form and rediscover the pure joy of running, no matter their age, history, or fitness level. Co-Author Jessica Lee hated running and nagging knee pain and swore off running until the day she went barefoot. Now she helps women experience the joy of running barefoot. Topics include: Barefoot Running for Kids, for Seniors, choosing footwear, transitioning safely, cold-weather running and more. The author is an internationally recognized barefoot running and walking coach, teaching thousands of runners, walkers, and hikers of all abilities. With co-author Jessica Lee, they teach people how to rediscover the bliss of pain-free running. Together, they are cofounders of RunBare Company, a barefoot running school based in Boulder, Colorado.