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Dr. Jordan Metzl's Running Strong: The Sports Doctor's Complete Guide to Staying Healthy and Injury-Free for Life

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Whether you’re a new runner training for your first race or an experienced marathoner with thousands of miles under your soles, this cutting-edge book will keep you on the road (or trail) and running stronger than ever. “If you want to achieve your distance-running goals, this book is for you.”—Meb Keflezighi, champion marathoner and author of Meb for Mortals Along with comprehensive, illustrated information on running health and injury prevention, Dr. Jordan Metzl’s Running Strong also includes exclusive videos addressing issues such as shin splints, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, runner’s knee, and more. Not only will runners be able to read about how they can treat and prevent dozens of medical issues (from bonking to cramping to chafing), they’ll be able to walk into a top-level video consultation 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Inside you’ll find: ● A basic overview of healthy running, with emphasis on developing a strong kinetic chain ● The science behind improving your running form and performance ● Prescriptions for preventing and treating a multitude of running injuries and maladies ● Dozens of step-by-step stretches and exercises to help strengthen and increase the flexibility of key running muscles ● Useful information on proper nutrition and hydration ● And much more! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rodale Books (March 31, 2015)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 5


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 95


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.62 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.65 x 9.1 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #713,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #529 in Pain Management (Books) #644 in Sports Training (Books) #817 in Running & Jogging (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • MUST-HAVE resource for runners. Almost like having your own personal sports medicine doctor on call, 24/7.
I have bought 8 copies of this book, and am about to order a few more now. This is my 2015 gift to my running buddies and to relatives and friends who are runners. I don't want to see anyone else go through anything like what I have the past 5 months, and I really believe that every runner needs a copy of this great book. The book is EXCELLENT. Very easy to read from start to finish, or, if you are dealing with an injury, it's easy to look things up and finally get ANSWERS from an expert who loves to run and really seems to want to get you running again and keep you running injury-free. I waited eagerly for this book to come out after Dr. Metzl diagnosed my femoral neck stress fracture in March without ever seeing me. After limping around for 5 weeks and having the injury missed by a sports medicine doctor and a couple of PT's, I had gone to Runners' World Magazine's web site, searched under "hip pain," and watched Dr. Metzl's videos, which are also EXCELLENT. Dr. Metzl has a great way of getting right to the heart of the matter, and I knew in a couple of minutes that I was dealing with a stress fracture. I was able to get an x-ray and an official confirmation of the diagnosis the next day, which likely saved me from pretty serious surgery and a poor outcome. I am now rehabbing and back to a "Return to Running Program" and am using the excellent "Iron Strength" exercises that Dr. Metzl includes in the book to get and keep a strong core and kinetic chain, which should keep me running injury-free in the future. I can't recommend this book highly enough to fellow runners and to people who want to give a runner a wonderful gift. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2015 by Kathy B
    • This is the runner's encyclopedia
There is so much information from A to Z about running in this book. How to run and avoid injury, signs and symptoms to watch for and what to do when you do have an injury. Nutrition, how to buy running shoes, gear, weather challenges...it's all here. This is by far the most comprehensive book on running I have come across. The addition of the videos with Dr. Metzl are invaluable. It's a virtual visit to his office to learn even more. Great resource from a running specialist and enthusiast. Thank you for the awesome resource, doc! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2019 by Teresa S
    • Running involves strength and form
If we just run without watching form and strength, our bodies are not mechanically balanced. This book gives practical approach to get strength training and avoid injury. If you are already injured it would help you to understand what you need to do to help your balance and overloads in muscles, tendons, bones. I enjoyed having the book on kindle because it has videos that you can watch with the routines and explanations. The only thing I didn't like was the recommendation on eating dairy products as the main source of calcium, you could have collard greens, broccoli, kale, salmon, beans, tofu, etc. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2015 by Ere
    • Everthing that you need to know on running from A - Z
I normally do the bulk of my reading in the winter and in an effort to supercharge my running I read 4 of the more highly rated books from Amazon reviewers this past winter. The other books were excellent but this book by far is my favorite. I initially brought it as a book to help me overcome an injury that I thought were shin splints but it turns out that it was not thanks to this book. I thought that it only covered injuries and how to heal but that is only the first half. Everything else that you need to know about running from A - Z is covered and most importantly is explained to you in layman's language why you need to follow the advice. From the foods, training, strengthening exercises to stay healthy, what clothes to wear...... it has it all. Strongly recommended ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2016 by Idouglas99
    • I liked this book so much I bought the Iron Strength ...
I liked this book so much I bought the Iron Strength DVD as soon as it came out. I'm only 2 workouts into it, but it's intense and stems from everything he talks about in the book. No matter what issue you are having, he covers it in this book. AND he discusses how to fix it! If you want to stay injury free and improve your running, I think this book (and the subsequent dvd) are must-haves. It's a little redundant at times ( the solutions are often similar for different issues) but it is thorough and easy to understand. I have permanent knee issues from severe (motorcycle) trauma and I found it easy to do this work out, there were no moves I could not do, unlike other work out DVD's. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2016 by Dee
    • Must have book fo any athlete
Great Book (actually all Dr. Metzl's books are Wonderful). It's a must for any athlete for proper exercise & to solve most problems and injuries that occur. If you want to learn the physiology and proper stretching along with Great illustrations, you should invest in this book. I can't recommend it enough and it's help me to stay healthy and injury free as a running. Many Thanks to Dr. Metzl for his advise and insight. Hope to get to meet him some day to show him my appreciation for a book truly well written. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2016 by Mark
    • Some useful information amid flaws. Cheaper than a physical therapist copay [*check coverage details with your provider...]
The book uses nice paper, and the illustrations of muscles/joints/etcetera are extremely high quality. The self-diagnosis tips are useful and well done. I haven't tried any of the QR code online bonus features. The book is written from a first-person perspective, and the tone reminds me of Troy McClure from the Simpsons; it's annoying and amateur. Sorry Doc, I don't know who you are and I don't care how many times you've been on Oprah; I just want injury advice, written by a writer as opposed to dictated into a recorder by a celebrity. The biggest downside is the lack of specificity. Regardless of the injury, the recommendation is mostly the same: do such-and-such stretch, AND do my Iron Strength workout 2x a week for the rest of your life. The Iron Strength workout is a broad set of exercises that targets pretty much everything in the lower body and upper body. If you've got the time, I'm sure the workout will make you a stronger and less injury-prone runner. But if you are trying to efficiently address a specific issue, it makes the whole book a lot less useful. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2016 by Phil E

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