Description
Renowned running coach Budd Coates presents Runner’s World Running on Air, a revolutionary yet simple training method based on rhythmic breathing to help runners at all experience levels improve their performance, prevent injury, and experience the joy of running. Validating his method through a mix of accessible science, Eastern philosophy, and the experiences of test subjects, Coates shows readers how focusing on their breathing brings their minds and bodies into harmony and helps them run stronger, faster, and more comfortably.
Rhythmic breathing increases lung volume; improves awareness and control; helps prevent injury and side stitches; improves running for those with asthma; allows runners to quickly set a pace for quality training and racing; and helps athletes manage muscle cramps. This book reviews the basics of rhythmic breathing, teaching readers how to perform it while walking and, eventually, while running. Weeklong sample schedules from different programs shows readers how to apply the rhythmic breathing scale to any workout. Coates also touches on the importance of stretching, cross-training, and core training and provides detailed training plans and schedules.
Joe G –
I have found this book to be a great addition my coaching library.
ChrisC –
Now, full disclosure, I am a PT and the language is something I deal with on a daily basis. But I don’t specialize in running. And so when working with a runner, I wasn’t about to go and thumb through a text book or attempt to read one of those self help type books from someone who is trying to sell me a lifestyle. This was a great balance of info and analogy…a way that I can easily transfer information to my patients, with well researched physiology. This is like taking the class…. Without having to buy a text book.
Ms. Hill –
Trainers are the best but when you can’t have one [pandemic, money, etc,], good books are helpful!
xBECK7x –
I like the information and example pictures in this book. As a runner, I am looking for where my weaknesses are in my form and how to fix them. This book addresses those issues and although I was not familiar with some of the terms used and it took me a bit to look them up and learn them, I now understand my running better and will be doing some of the exercises in the book to improve my strength and form.
Randy Green –
I’ve read many books on running, this one is the best overall for a clinician. I’ve incorporated many of the stability and mobility tests into patient exams. As a runner, I incorporated exercises for core stability and hip mobility. Jay makes complex topics easy to understand.