The Runner's Foot Guide

Do you want to increase your chances of running injury free? How about figuring out which strike pattern is best for you? Are some running shoes better than others for helping to prevent injuries and improve performance? As a runner, the risk of injury is high. In fact statistics suggest that up to 50% of runners will suffer an injury in the next 12 months. Given this high level of risk, it is important to identify ways to reduce your chance of injury. But doing so can be confusing because there is so much misinformation to lead you in the wrong direction and increase your injury risk - and waste your hard earned cash. The confusion is particularly evident when it comes to the role of feet and running shoes. In THE RUNNER'S FOOT GUIDE Aleks Baruksopulo provides clarity on these topics and steers you through the many contentious issues by answering questions faced daily by Podiatrists. This book is a must read for avid runners and includes five tips to help you on your quest for enjoyable, injury free running. ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Podiatrist Aleks Baruksopulo has been working in the field of sports medicine since 2007 and is passionate about running and promoting exercise. His passion stems from his own sporting experiences - not all positive having had to deal with heartbreaking injuries himself. In the past, he has been a running shoe store owner and is an accredited running coach, who is in a unique position to help guide you through the often-confusing world of feet and running shoes.