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Ready to Run: Unlocking Your Potential to Run Naturally


Push the reset button to unleash your body’s power and endurance for running naturally.

If you’re like 80 percent of runners, an injury is going to force you to stop your running routine at some point this year, and the demands of daily life only add to the wear and tear on your body. Life in the modern world has trashed and undercut dedicated runners’ ability to transform their running. The harsh effects of too much sitting and too much time wearing the wrong shoes has left us shackled to lower back problems, chronic knee injuries, and debilitating foot pain.

What if you refocus the energy you put into maintaining your current running regimen on forming new habits that can improve your performance and reduce your risk of injury? With Ready to Run, you can take responsibility for what’s going on in your body, take care of business, and harvest any performance that’s hiding in the shadows.

In a direct answer to the modern runner’s needs, Dr. Kelly Starrett, author of the bestseller Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance, has focused his revolutionary movement and mobility philosophy on the injury-plagued world of running. In this book, Starrett shares twelve performance standards that will prepare your body for a lifetime of top-performance running. You will learn

• How to tap into all of your running potential and access a fountain of youth for lifelong running

• How to turn your weaknesses into strengths

• How to prevent chronic overuse injuries by building powerful injury prevention habits into your day

• How to prepare your body for the demands of changing your running shoes and running technique

• How to treat pain and swelling with cutting-edge modalities and accelerate your recovery

• How to equip your home mobility gym

• What mobility exercises to use for restoring optimal function and range of motion to your joints and tissues

• How to run faster, run farther, and run better

95 reviews for Ready to Run: Unlocking Your Potential to Run Naturally

  1. Steve
    June 10, 2023
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delivered as advertised.
    Slight wear in the binding.
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    amir bootbool
    September 29, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for anyone with sport injuries
    The right size book, not to heavy on the details - was bought as a gift.
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    anais_ig
    August 22, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to get prepared for running
    The book is excellent, but be aware it is not about magic and quick solution for your pain and faults running. The author describes and proposes a har...More
    The book is excellent, but be aware it is not about magic and quick solution for your pain and faults running. The author describes and proposes a hard working rutine to get in the best shape to run
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    Javier Chavez
    August 22, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars This AND “Anatomy for Runners”
    This book with supple leopard will arm you with an in-depth knowledge to combat the injuries you currently have or may face as a runner. On its own, t...More
    This book with supple leopard will arm you with an in-depth knowledge to combat the injuries you currently have or may face as a runner. On its own, this is a good book..with supple leopard, it’s excellent. However, its also important to note that this book only PREPARES you to run (the 12 standards) and shows you how to maintain them with practical knowledge and mobilizations. No technique is covered..if you want more SCIENCE on running, Anatomy for Runners will satisfy that. Combine the 3 books mentioned in this review and your knowledge as well as your experience of running will change..for the better! Stay hard peeps!
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    Tom
    May 12, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and approachable
    This book has an approachable combination of sound fundamentals and path to advanced practice supported by tangible how-to guides.
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    William Thomas Peden
    February 7, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Book to Buy for Runners
    This is a must have for runners. An informative tool that is valuable whether reading from front to back, or thumbing through as reference book. Scien...More
    This is a must have for runners. An informative tool that is valuable whether reading from front to back, or thumbing through as reference book. Scientific evidence coupled with anecdotal stories from pros, amplified with informative photos and detailed exercises. Great resource for trainers and athletes.
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    rezavoirdog
    January 13, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars The importance of shoes, posture and stretching!
    I suffered a knee injury (IT band, I think) immediately after I ran my first Ultramarathon (50K) in March 2019. Another, well-accomplished ultra athle...More
    I suffered a knee injury (IT band, I think) immediately after I ran my first Ultramarathon (50K) in March 2019. Another, well-accomplished ultra athlete (has won a few 100 mile races) suggested this book to me. After reading the majority of this book on a 5-hour flight and 3-4 months of following the stretching, advice in addition to Physical Therapy, I was able to back to running and changed by running form. I credit this book with ultimately keeping me from elliptical and stationary bike cardio purgatory! Highly recommend!!
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    Kyle
    December 10, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Knee pain no longer a mystery.
    Well written. Great info. Changes everything if you suffer from recurring injuries.
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    Christopher George
    December 5, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kelly, yes. T.J., no.
    Loved the material from Kelly but found the "runner to runner" sections usless and down right irritating. 5 stars for Kelly. I just skipped reading th...More
    Loved the material from Kelly but found the "runner to runner" sections usless and down right irritating. 5 stars for Kelly. I just skipped reading the "runner to runner" blurbs.
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    Nick
    October 5, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I needed...
    After feeling really stuck with repetitive running injuries, and being told to 'just stop running' when I asked for help from medical professionals, t...More
    After feeling really stuck with repetitive running injuries, and being told to 'just stop running' when I asked for help from medical professionals, this book described my situation, frustrations and overall experiences perfectly... I'm so excited to put this information into practice, and already feel like I have a lot of tools to be able to build myself back up.
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    Yong H. Kim
    September 5, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it!
    About halfway done with it but so far, the advice has been great. I’m going to adhere to it and pay more attention to how I’m standing and walking to ...More
    About halfway done with it but so far, the advice has been great. I’m going to adhere to it and pay more attention to how I’m standing and walking to see if it works, but it seems like good advice. It feels a bit heavy on the stories and anecdotes at times but that also makes it an interesting read.
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    Eric Cranston
    August 23, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very challenging but informative
    Great book. Very challenging but approachable and doing what it says can prevent many serious injuries.

    Definitely check out the Kindle sample.
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    Grappler06
    June 19, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome running mobility book
    This book has helped me with tight hips and some foot issues. I first got this book because I wanted to start running again and wanted a way to troubl...More
    This book has helped me with tight hips and some foot issues. I first got this book because I wanted to start running again and wanted a way to troubleshoot aches and pains. This was and is the perfect book for that. If you are looking for a mobility book that is lighter/smaller than Supple Leopard, this is it.
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    Wifey22
    May 29, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of great tips
    Highly recommend to all runners, personal trainers, coaches, etc.!
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    Raul Velazquez Garcia
    April 20, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Una buena recomendación de mi hijo. Me ha abierto los h mente sobre cómo mejorar mi movilidad, no sólo para correr, sino para cualquier otra actividad...More
    Una buena recomendación de mi hijo. Me ha abierto los h mente sobre cómo mejorar mi movilidad, no sólo para correr, sino para cualquier otra actividad. Gracias!
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    Jason Allen Rose
    March 31, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great add on to Becoming a Supple Leopard
    Great book awesome if you have any mobility issues that are running related. If you want to run injury this book with do you a lot of good. This book ...More
    Great book awesome if you have any mobility issues that are running related. If you want to run injury this book with do you a lot of good. This book is a great add on to Dr. Kelly’s Becoming a Supple Leopard.
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    Veve
    March 29, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
    Lot of information how to not injure yourself and warm up... Strech
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    kraig
    March 22, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about Mobility for running
    Got this book to see if I can be back into running without injuries
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    Luis
    March 10, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is very informative, it will teach you techniques that will help you along your journey.
    I used to take my phone to the toilet (as usual) but now I find myself taking this book instead...
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    Brian Webb
    March 7, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Run for life
    Love the idea of just 10 minutes a day to do mobility exercises. Using this book for my own clients! We all get older and this book can help you pre...More
    Love the idea of just 10 minutes a day to do mobility exercises. Using this book for my own clients! We all get older and this book can help you prepare for running at any age.
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    swimmc
    February 19, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Every Runner Should Read This
    Excellent advise and exercises to do to stay healthy to run!
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    guido
    February 15, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic resource for taking ownership of your running.
    In this great book Kelly focuses his expertise on the mobilization of the tissues involved with running. He shows how to optimize your muscular effici...More
    In this great book Kelly focuses his expertise on the mobilization of the tissues involved with running. He shows how to optimize your muscular efficiency, avoid injuries and rehab when issues occur. He stresses the importance of running in your body and catching things early before the become more serious. Highly recommended!
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    roxy harding
    January 3, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Essential read for everyone!
    Kelly Is a legend in the mobility world and this fantastic book is essential reading for us all!If you want to avoid injury and be able to understand ...More
    Kelly Is a legend in the mobility world and this fantastic book is essential reading for us all!

    If you want to avoid injury and be able to understand how to fix yourself and run pain free read and follow this amazing guide!!!
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    Maniac2242
    October 19, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Its like this book fell from heaven.
    Best book on running I've ever read.It's not a training manual, it's a book on preparing yourself for the training that lies ahead.I've battled achill...More
    Best book on running I've ever read.
    It's not a training manual, it's a book on preparing yourself for the training that lies ahead.
    I've battled achilles tendonosis for years now and no doctor has been able to give me a straight answer except "just keep stretching it", "take these prescription anti-inflammatories", "wear these cork heel-lift inserts", etc, etc, etc....
    All of these things made my problem worse.
    I've been doing exactly what this book says for less than a month now and my achilles feels better than it has in YEARS.
    I could not be happier.
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    Stephen Ramella
    September 7, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Preventative Maintenance for athletes
    Simple tips to prepare you before you get after running again!Great outline, pictures to help as well, tons of equipment are not required, you can get...More
    Simple tips to prepare you before you get after running again!
    Great outline, pictures to help as well, tons of equipment are not required, you can get started right away.
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    calvin13
    May 21, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally have answers to problems I’ve always had
    Finally realize why I’ve always had problems. Making improvements and relieving pain so I can continue to run. Good book.
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    B. Michlig
    November 22, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have Manual For Every Runner!
    Awesome science based book for understanding and self treatment of common “running” injuries. Wether you are just starting out with Couch to 5K for th...More
    Awesome science based book for understanding and self treatment of common “running” injuries. Wether you are just starting out with Couch to 5K for the first time ever, or you are a seasoned runner or athlete who runs as part of the sport, you need this book. From clear photos to self-tests to see if you possess adequate flexibility and stability to run without injury, to corrections and self-manipulations to shore up those inadequacies, it is all here. Save the money you’d spend on new orthotics or shoes and just get this book.
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    Raymond Traitz
    November 14, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Only the BEST from STAR-RET :)
    Freaking HILARIOUS, and the advice is equally as awesome! I found myself literally howling as I identified with the very same situations that TJ had e...More
    Freaking HILARIOUS, and the advice is equally as awesome! I found myself literally howling as I identified with the very same situations that TJ had experienced when he talks about running through pain, hahahahaha!!!

    I have all of Kelly’s books, love him, and I love his hilarious, dramatic, yet extremely professional and informative way of delivering incredibly useful information to not just us fitness professionals, but people of all kinds, and TJ was an added bonus to this one, hahahahaha!

    Highly recommend!

    Thanks Guys! You ROCK!!!
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    Gunnar
    October 8, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend
    An absolute fantastic read. Completely changed how I look at running. If you are a sprinter, CrossFitter or long distance this book is for you.
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    jesse d flynn
    May 28, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars The basics
    It covers the basics of what you need in order to stay healthy while running. Running turns fun once you learn how to do it.
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    Pieterbas
    May 2, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great, I believe in the premise of the book
    This book is great, I believe in the premise of the book. You will learn how to maintain your body, the chapters are well structured the language is e...More
    This book is great, I believe in the premise of the book. You will learn how to maintain your body, the chapters are well structured the language is easy. This is a good book. Wish I had read it earlier!
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    L A Blackstone
    April 27, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great in terms of injury prevention
    As a runner of 45 years I found this book took me to the next level pre and post run. Great in terms of injury prevention.
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    Sil
    March 17, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Grate Book to have in Paperback
    I bought this book in Kindle, and although it looked good, it is hard to read in that format.Therefore, I bought it in Paperback and now I can say it ...More
    I bought this book in Kindle, and although it looked good, it is hard to read in that format.
    Therefore, I bought it in Paperback and now I can say it is a Five Star Book.
    Having it in Paperback allows me to see better the pictures and go faster to an excercise I want to do. Also to fastly scan through the pages of the book looking at the pictures.
    As per the content itself, it has helped me a lot.
    The idea of the program and every excercise are very thoroughly and well explained. I am very happy with the book and I keep using it every day.
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    Dana McCarthy
    October 8, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Makes running easier
    Tons of information to improve running and mobility. As with any exercise information, you have to choose which exercises to include in your 10-minut...More
    Tons of information to improve running and mobility. As with any exercise information, you have to choose which exercises to include in your 10-minutes of mobility, warm-up, etc. I'm still experimenting and discovering my weakness in the 12 standards. Definitely made me aware of my posture, posterior chain and running form.
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    cramblda
    October 4, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for runners look to improve their running performance or stop pain induced from running.
    Great book for runners look to improve their running performance or stop pain induced from running. If you have all ready any of Kelly Starrett's othe...More
    Great book for runners look to improve their running performance or stop pain induced from running. If you have all ready any of Kelly Starrett's other Books, "Deskbound" or "The Supple Leopard", there is a lot of crossover which makes it easy to understand much of the mobilizations.
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    M. C. Jezycki
    June 21, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars This one's a keeper!
    This book is full of practical and useful information from biomechanics to fascia release techniques. This is one you will want to keep at arms reach ...More
    This book is full of practical and useful information from biomechanics to fascia release techniques. This is one you will want to keep at arms reach all season long!
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    Di Hickman
    June 20, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kelly knocks it out of the park again with this book. If you loved supple leopard you'll love this book.
    Kelly knocks it out of the park again with this book. If you loved supple leopard you'll love this book. Great photo's of the mobility wod exercises a...More
    Kelly knocks it out of the park again with this book. If you loved supple leopard you'll love this book. Great photo's of the mobility wod exercises and thorough details of the reasons why we're made to run, but have limited ourselves. Whether you've run for years, a newbie, or someone who thinks they can no longer run I suggest this book to everyone wanting to run. We can all learn something from this book!

    Ready to run my first tri in September thanks to this book!
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    EDC
    June 3, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Outstanding!
    The greatest endorsement I can give this book is that I have already begun to implement the principles before I finished. I see K-Star's program chang...More
    The greatest endorsement I can give this book is that I have already begun to implement the principles before I finished. I see K-Star's program changing my training and the training of the wrestlers and track athletes I coach.
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    Matt Sobolewski
    June 1, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for runners
    Not just for runners. Yes, this book is geared toward runners, but no matter what your sport or activity, this book with help. My overall fitness ha...More
    Not just for runners. Yes, this book is geared toward runners, but no matter what your sport or activity, this book with help. My overall fitness has benefitted greatly from Kelly Starrett's approach to movement. I am a 50-year old man, who has improved my mobility, improved my running, and even sleep better thanks to Starrett's work. I am also squatting and deadlifting more than I have in 25 years, and doing it without injury and still feel like my body can do more. But no need to spend a lot of time in the gym, a lot of this stuff can be done in your living room/garage and you can improve immensely with many of the simple moves/techniques described here.

    Also, in addition to Starrett's work, I would highly encourage looking into some of the other movement/mobility gurus who are out there.
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    Craig Homann
    May 24, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good book. But still trying to figure out how ...
    A good book. But still trying to figure out how to implement it. 10 minutes a day does not seem enough. Nor in what priority.
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    Alek Dabo
    May 22, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you're serious about getting rid of bad habits (and orthotics) this is a must have book
    Not fully finished but has already changed my running skills. Very well though and practical. If you're serious about getting rid of bad habits (and o...More
    Not fully finished but has already changed my running skills. Very well though and practical. If you're serious about getting rid of bad habits (and orthotics) this is a must have book. The only draw-back is its weight!
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    Mjolnir
    May 21, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars A friend of mine who is a super endurance athlete
    As a bigger runner, 6'3" 240 lbs I always thought I would have knee pain and that was my life if I wanted to run. Having knee surgery didn't help eith...More
    As a bigger runner, 6'3" 240 lbs I always thought I would have knee pain and that was my life if I wanted to run. Having knee surgery didn't help either so I accepted the fact that once a year I would be sidelined from knee pain. A friend of mine who is a super endurance athlete, I think that's an official term, recommended this book. The first few chapters read like I could have wrote them, exactly what I had been through. The maintenance that Starrett recommends on a daily basis has been invaluable for alleviating and hopefully eliminating knee pain, staying mobile and having better form. Anything that truly helps and keeps me out there doing what I love deserves ten stars in my book. A must read.
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    mountain man
    May 13, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars this is a quick read, but jam packed with ...
    this is a quick read, but jam packed with usable information. I learned more about running related mobility from this book than from twenty years of a...More
    this is a quick read, but jam packed with usable information. I learned more about running related mobility from this book than from twenty years of athletics training. I've bought this book for all my running friends.
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    M. Peterson
    April 13, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Structures the principles of Supple Leopard into a method for running faster, longer, and better.
    I'm a K-Star fan-boy. Fully admit it. But IMO, the admiration is founded in the great information he presents to the readers of his books. I found ...More
    I'm a K-Star fan-boy. Fully admit it. But IMO, the admiration is founded in the great information he presents to the readers of his books. I found this book much more readable then Supple Leopard, because it was in essence focused on how to take the methods found in Supple Leopard and applies them to a practice running better.

    Top notch information. Very pleased with my purchase.
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    Walker52
    April 2, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars More readable than Supple Leopard
    Kelly Starret is sure cocky, but he has a right to be. His ideas and prescriptions make a lot if sense. This is a more readable version of Supple Le...More
    Kelly Starret is sure cocky, but he has a right to be. His ideas and prescriptions make a lot if sense. This is a more readable version of Supple Leopard. I'm glad I bought this one first. But I bought that one too. I plan to use both.
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    The Purple Onion
    December 20, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars A recommended part of your running arsenal
    I"m a big fan of Dr. Kelly Starrett and his focus on physiology. For me, this book was a retraining on how to run properly and become more mobile. Run...More
    I"m a big fan of Dr. Kelly Starrett and his focus on physiology. For me, this book was a retraining on how to run properly and become more mobile. Running was a very rewarding and damaging sport for me that went something like run for 2-3 months while improving, injure myself, heal, and repeat the cycle. That is until I got this book. Using Dr. Starret's 12 Ready to Run Standards (I'm still working at being 100% in all of them), I have been able to run and improve for a solid 4 months now. I am not only injury free, but also mostly pain free as I have worked and am working through areas of weakness and hotspots.

    I only wish this book would have been around and suggested to me for reading when I began running.

    Cons
    -A lot of information to wrap your head around, this isn't light reading, it's more like an instruction and then reference manual.
    -Doesn't come with 12 Standards test worksheets...I made my own worksheets based off of the information in the book so I can monitor my progress.

    Pros
    -Very comprehensive
    -Lots of pictures

    Would I recommend it to my fellow runners? Absolutely! :)
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    gojujeff
    December 8, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars but doesn't really give us the time to properly cool down and stretch etc
    I am 40 years old, my job requires me to do a lot of physical fitness, but doesn't really give us the time to properly cool down and stretch etc... I ...More
    I am 40 years old, my job requires me to do a lot of physical fitness, but doesn't really give us the time to properly cool down and stretch etc... I am that guy in the prologue that seems to get injured every six months. I've been struggling with getting my run back for years now. I feel Dr. Starrett's principals will get me back on track. I recommend this book to all athletes, not just runners.
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    Michael J
    October 31, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must own for runners!
    Best book that teaches you how to run with better form, exercises to become a better runner and how to recover from injuries. It is written so that yo...More
    Best book that teaches you how to run with better form, exercises to become a better runner and how to recover from injuries. It is written so that you can understand why you're doing certain exercises a way that is very easy to understand.
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    Kristian
    October 5, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for all runners
    The information contained in this book will hit some runners like a sledgehammer, but it's a hard truth we all need to grasp. You are responsible for ...More
    The information contained in this book will hit some runners like a sledgehammer, but it's a hard truth we all need to grasp. You are responsible for the maintenance of your body - and this book can help. A great reference for those who want to work on their mobility, but don't know where to start.
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    Jesse Stanchfield
    September 22, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kelly Starrett, you're my hero!
    Half way through and helping already. I started running again after a couple months off and felt some pains in my hip. I picked a couple of the hip so...More
    Half way through and helping already. I started running again after a couple months off and felt some pains in my hip. I picked a couple of the hip socket stretches from the index and the pain has went away. Previously I had suspected I was running with some kind of misalignment on my right side and low and behold this book helped me confirm this. My right foot was angling out some causing an increase in blisters on the interior portion of my foot. I'm guessing this was also a contributor to the hip pain. Kelly Starrett, you're my hero! Thank you.
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    Ken Elliott
    September 3, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kelly Starrett has paved the way to combat the physical stresses of modern life.
    Whether you're a runner or not there is life changing . . . life SAVING information in here. If you group this book together with his previous work, "...More
    Whether you're a runner or not there is life changing . . . life SAVING information in here. If you group this book together with his previous work, "Becoming a Supple Leopard", and with his daily vlogs on www.mobilitywod.com, and with the teachings of www.crossfit.com, you will have the absolute secrets to optimum physical health in the face of the modern onslaught of hand held devices and PC workstations and repetitive stresses that begin as pain and lead to hell on earth.
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    Dec
    August 30, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kelley is full of no nonsense advice on mobility
    Would highly recommend this book. Have listened to Kelley on a few podcasts and he obviously knows and is unbelievable passionate about body function ...More
    Would highly recommend this book. Have listened to Kelley on a few podcasts and he obviously knows and is unbelievable passionate about body function and strength. Looking forward to putting some of the excellent advice in these pages to good use.
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    Thomas A. May
    July 30, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars A long and productive pain free life.
    Great book for ANY age from infants to old people...Learn the secrets to insuring your body works efficiently and doesn't "wear out" prematurely. It ...More
    Great book for ANY age from infants to old people...
    Learn the secrets to insuring your body works efficiently and doesn't "wear out" prematurely. It teaches a life time of good habits for living a long and productive pain free life.
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    Yvette D Skinner
    July 26, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good advice.
    Good advice. Really glad I bought this book. I started running this year with old-skule high drop overbuilt shoes with stiff inserts. Ran with low ...More
    Good advice. Really glad I bought this book. I started running this year with old-skule high drop overbuilt shoes with stiff inserts. Ran with low cadence and heel striking. Patella tendinitis injury within a month. Took a month off to heal and starting running completely different... zero drop shoes, no inserts, mid-sole strike. Starting to build up my mileage again.
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    Gino Salveo
    July 22, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Has help me be able to enjoy life again
    Invaluable information for young and old exercisers aswell as advance athletes!Prevenative and maintenance for your body that really only you can be r...More
    Invaluable information for young and old exercisers aswell as advance athletes!
    Prevenative and maintenance for your body that really only you can be responsible for! Has help me be able to enjoy life again.
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    AGreatTrik
    June 22, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read and very engaging
    Great read and very engaging. Learned a lot. This will not teach you how to run 9.6 100 meter dash or 4.4 40yd dash but it will help you understand ho...More
    Great read and very engaging. Learned a lot. This will not teach you how to run 9.6 100 meter dash or 4.4 40yd dash but it will help you understand how run a long healthy life and worry free.
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    John M. Lahr
    June 16, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars love it already
    Just started this book, love it already. As a life long distance runner who also is very into lifting weights and working, this book is an excellent r...More
    Just started this book, love it already. As a life long distance runner who also is very into lifting weights and working, this book is an excellent resource for combining the two. It primarily focuses on things you can do to fix the common mistakes of the distance running community that has been out there for so long. This book focuses on ways to add to your running life, not replace it. If you are interested in running, becoming a better runner, or just fixing some nagging injuries this book is for you!
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    Dony
    June 16, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book
    I was happy to find that a lot of this book felt like review, and it reinforced a lot of things that I've been doing on my own. However, I've had to ...More
    I was happy to find that a lot of this book felt like review, and it reinforced a lot of things that I've been doing on my own. However, I've had to learn how to take care of myself the hard way, through pain and injury. So if you read this book and implement its strategies, you can save yourself tons of trouble. I've taught myself how to transition to minimalist running (inov-8 is great, and merrell trail glove) and once you learn how your body is meant to run there is no going back. You will be faster, feel better, more powerful, be stronger, be more of an all around athlete, and learn how to listen to your body and prevent injury. I've learned, the hard way.

    Pro tips: Do what the book says
    Gradually build up your mileage. Running should feel strong, it should feel great.
    Make sure to build up core and leg strength, as well as balance, and don't neglect upper body either. It's all connected.
    Recovery is key... Runners always want to just keep going and push through--learn when to back off or when to swim for a day or two instead
    I think jogging every day is a waste, you should also be able to run fast like you were built to, so mix in some 200s, 400s, 800s intervals etc for increasing speed and work capacity greatly.
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    Marcel Linza
    May 24, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good techniques
    I enjoyed this book. As a trainer, I was looking to beef up my running knowledge a bit. I learned a few new mobility tools that have helped me and and...More
    I enjoyed this book. As a trainer, I was looking to beef up my running knowledge a bit. I learned a few new mobility tools that have helped me and and a few clients achieve safer running mechanics.
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    Uttuck
    April 19, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very helpful book for runners of all skillets
    Great book. This book simply goes through some basic steps to help you understand what you should do to be ready to run. It leaves out some stuff (i...More
    Great book. This book simply goes through some basic steps to help you understand what you should do to be ready to run. It leaves out some stuff (if you have a skeletal issue, this book might hurt your more than help you), and it alludes to running form (POSE mostly) without really going into it, but as an intermediate runner who is dealing with an injury, it really helped me see how to fix some of my running issues so that I can run better in the future.
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    NRW
    April 8, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Contrary to popular opinion, running has the highest injury ...
    Contrary to popular opinion, running has the highest injury rate of any sport. Kelly Starrett and T. J. Murphy address the causes of such injuries rat...More
    Contrary to popular opinion, running has the highest injury rate of any sport. Kelly Starrett and T. J. Murphy address the causes of such injuries rather than just the symptoms, and show how a mobility and movement practice can also help give runners performance they didn't know they had. I wish I'd had this book 20 years ago. Bravo!
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    Brooklyn
    March 18, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars No other running book covers this topic like this one!
    By far the best book I have read when it comes to preparing the body to run. It will be a book I will recommend to any runner, especially those who be...More
    By far the best book I have read when it comes to preparing the body to run. It will be a book I will recommend to any runner, especially those who believe that running and injuries go hand in hand. You have to do the work outside running, but boy howdy what an amazing transformation it will be when you hit the pavement!
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    Butters
    March 4, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book should be in the hands of every athlete ...
    This book should be in the hands of every athlete. It explains how to stretch and relieve sore muscles. I no longer have to go to the chiropractor bec...More
    This book should be in the hands of every athlete. It explains how to stretch and relieve sore muscles. I no longer have to go to the chiropractor because of this book. If you have a job that does not allow you to standup to stretch, you need this book!
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    Hale
    February 23, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is wonderful for any runner or person involved in a sport ...
    This book has changed the way I look at running and footwear. I ran Division I cross country and track for a couple of years and have been running for...More
    This book has changed the way I look at running and footwear. I ran Division I cross country and track for a couple of years and have been running for nearly all my life. While I have managed to stay injury free, I thought, by some accident, it is this book that has shown me, after thousands of miles of running, the reasons why I have had no injuries. Furthermore, this book has transformed my attitudes towards footwear. Before reading I this book, I occasionally ran barefoot for injury prevention. Now, I have swapped out all my heavier shoes for minimalist shoes so I can simulate barefoot running all the time and I plan on never going back. This book is wonderful for any runner or person involved in a sport with running. Help yourself and read this book to at least learn about why injuries can happen and how to fix and prevent them.
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    S. Fee
    February 20, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best information yet
    This book was recommended to me by an physical therapist who is also an ultra runner. I found this book to be practical and easy to understand. He has...More
    This book was recommended to me by an physical therapist who is also an ultra runner. I found this book to be practical and easy to understand. He has illustrations on the proper way to do certain stretches that are crucial to a well balanced body. I am already noticing a difference in my performance and endurance. Well worth the price, which is not expensive.
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    Dan Perkins
    February 20, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cheaper than a pair of shoes... better than a track workout!
    I am a 55 year old, 15x Ironman finisher who has over the past several years developed chronic hip, knee and ankle pains. This has led me to physical ...More
    I am a 55 year old, 15x Ironman finisher who has over the past several years developed chronic hip, knee and ankle pains. This has led me to physical therapy, ART, Graston and other myofascial massage treatments. Simply put, addressing several of the "standards" with consistency has normalized my gait, removed niggling pains and lowered my per mile pace to where it was a few years back before all the issues began. I have not only recommended this book to other runners, I have personally purchased other copies for a couple friends who stopped running because they were told to do so. If you run... Get this book!
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    Jarie Bolander
    February 20, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Resource to Getting Ready to Run
    Ready to Run is an invaluable tool for helping any runner and any level improve. Personally, I have been plagued with knee, ankle and hip injury and t...More
    Ready to Run is an invaluable tool for helping any runner and any level improve. Personally, I have been plagued with knee, ankle and hip injury and tightnesses my whole running life. The best part of this book is the standards that Dr. Starrett sets forth. These standards are simple to understand and Dr. Starrett's exercises to improve are well documented. I will admit that some of the exercises are a bit complex to get right the first time but once you practice them, they come naturally.

    If you have had any type of problems running, I would give the Ready to Run protocol a try. It's already helped me improve my running.
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    Jerritt Larson
    February 14, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Great book for runner, especially if you are busy and still want to learn more about how to mob for running. If you are wanting to learn pose method t...More
    Great book for runner, especially if you are busy and still want to learn more about how to mob for running. If you are wanting to learn pose method tho this isn't the book you want but I don't think that was the point of the book so I still gave it 5 stars for KStarr
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    Erin Rihn
    January 27, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars I have bad knees and this has helped me adjust my training ...
    Until this book I have been doing most of my strength training exercises incorrectly. I have bad knees and this has helped me adjust my training to r...More
    Until this book I have been doing most of my strength training exercises incorrectly. I have bad knees and this has helped me adjust my training to run pain free. There is a lot of information in this book. Sort of hard to get it all as a kindle book. I would recommend buying the paperback so you can easily flip back and forth.
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    Peter
    January 22, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars kstar delivers Again
    Great book for everyone that wants to improve performance of running or Crossfit. Take responsibility for your own body and start reading. Great mobil...More
    Great book for everyone that wants to improve performance of running or Crossfit. Take responsibility for your own body and start reading. Great mobilizations with clear tests to prove its efficacy. A must read for all athletes which means everyone that is moving. That means you!
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    Matt H.
    January 20, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars A super running resource
    Man, this book is dense with awesomeness. So much to take in. I saw his Creative Live session on this before it came out and was waiting to be able to...More
    Man, this book is dense with awesomeness. So much to take in. I saw his Creative Live session on this before it came out and was waiting to be able to get it. Put some basics into practice immediately and have loved seeing the incremental results. I am very happy I got this book. While I am specifically using this to improve running mechanics I find it has been equally useful as a general purpose mobility tool.
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    Antman
    January 12, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars game changer
    This book changed my life. Been using orthotics for 3 years and they are now gone gone gone. Using barefoot shoes haven't looked back. So much more wo...More
    This book changed my life. Been using orthotics for 3 years and they are now gone gone gone. Using barefoot shoes haven't looked back. So much more work to go but this book has me on the right track. Highly recommended for any runner. If you run, he'll even if you just do short runs, short workouts get this book
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    Sean
    January 3, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great, easy read on natural running mechanics and self evaluation and improvement
    Easily lays out the importance of mechanics and preparation needed for natural running and explains why decades of modern life have corrupted people's...More
    Easily lays out the importance of mechanics and preparation needed for natural running and explains why decades of modern life have corrupted people's ability to run the way the body is meant to.

    If you're contemplating switching to "barefoot" running, are plagued with running aches and injuries, or want to run healthily for the span of your life, this book is for you.

    A great, shorter, more specific book about self diagnosis and self help in regard to proper body mechanics as it relates to running over Kelly's more comprehensive, full body, Becoming a Supple Leopard. I have both and recommend both.
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    J Lance
    January 2, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great mobility overhaul plan
    The best part about this book is the section that lays out a 28 day mobility overhaul plan. With step by step instruction on several mobility movement...More
    The best part about this book is the section that lays out a 28 day mobility overhaul plan. With step by step instruction on several mobility movements then to lay out a plan is what makes this so useful to everyone.
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    S. Langley
    January 2, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read and instantly applicable ideas
    I've been a fan of Kelly Starrett since I first stumbled across his MWOD website and this book certainly doesn't disappoint. In simple language that a...More
    I've been a fan of Kelly Starrett since I first stumbled across his MWOD website and this book certainly doesn't disappoint. In simple language that anybody can understand Kelly explains the strength and mobility goals that we should attain before attempting to use running as an exercise technique.

    Anyone that has given up on running due to injuries or is soldiering on with running despite the pain that they feel would benefit from this book
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    Nelson
    January 2, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars must have resource
    If you are a fan of Starrett's work, you will not be disappointed by this book. If you are not familiar with his work, but are interested in improving...More
    If you are a fan of Starrett's work, you will not be disappointed by this book. If you are not familiar with his work, but are interested in improving you’re running and avoiding running-related injury, than this is also worthwhile. Well-written and organized, the book applies Starrett's movement and maintenance concepts to run-specific movements. He breaks these concepts down into 12 standards that prepare your body for running more efficiently and moving with less risk of injury. I highly recommend this book to anyone who cares about running and want to continue to run injury free for years to come.
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    Alexandra S Perreiter
    December 30, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is an awesome book and a must read for ANYONE who wants ...
    This is an awesome book and a must read for ANYONE who wants to exercise and stay fit for the rest of their life, whether you are a runner or not. It ...More
    This is an awesome book and a must read for ANYONE who wants to exercise and stay fit for the rest of their life, whether you are a runner or not. It is so well written and easy to follow. LOVE IT!!!
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    Luluslist
    December 25, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars an absolute MUST READ
    This book is for anyone who wants to live/move/play pain and injury free. I love running and I don't want to give it up despite recurrent injuries. Th...More
    This book is for anyone who wants to live/move/play pain and injury free. I love running and I don't want to give it up despite recurrent injuries. This book offers real solutions for injury prevention and healing that will allow me to enjoy my runs for years to come. As a Pilates instructor I recommend this book to everyone and the principles of form and mobility are for everyone - children to adults. It's a quick read with principles that can be applied immediately for lasting results. I can't recommend this book enough.
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    Ben Hasani
    December 20, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent read. This book will help anyone who is ...
    excellent read. This book will help anyone who is getting back into running or running for the first time seriously. It has a ton of information on ...More
    excellent read. This book will help anyone who is getting back into running or running for the first time seriously. It has a ton of information on form and posture, and a lot of trouble shooting for those with nagging injuries.
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    Pops13
    December 4, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book. I just had knee surgery and now ...
    Excellent book. I just had knee surgery and now I understand why. I'm looking forward to starting back up again and implementing Starrett's principle...More
    Excellent book. I just had knee surgery and now I understand why. I'm looking forward to starting back up again and implementing Starrett's principles. I highly recommend this book and am slowly circulating it through my friends and family.
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    Steve O
    November 20, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is awesome. It not only addresses a problem
    This book is awesome. It not only addresses a problem, but, unlike other books I have read, it proposes specific standards. I failed the first stand...More
    This book is awesome. It not only addresses a problem, but, unlike other books I have read, it proposes specific standards. I failed the first standard and immediately started working on it. I have passed one of the standards, so I know I can spend less time on that. My hip mobility had substantially improved in 2 weeks by faithfully doing the couch stretch daily for 2 minutes per side. i have been having minor knee and achilles tendon issues with my left leg and, due to following the instructions in the book, I have found sore spots in my left leg that I had no idea existed. I am almost wishing I had bought the hard copy of the book, rather than Kindle, because I am referring back to it so often.
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    Kelly Williams
    November 18, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Runner reality check
    this book is user friendly and much easier for the non PT people to decipher than the supple leopard , it speaks to the endurance runner and is the b...More
    this book is user friendly and much easier for the non PT people to decipher than the supple leopard , it speaks to the endurance runner and is the best self help running book I've ever read
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    Bubba
    November 17, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars another great book by Starrett
    another great book by Starrett. if i could only get in the 10 min a day he tells me i need to work on my body. always a goal. this man know what he ...More
    another great book by Starrett. if i could only get in the 10 min a day he tells me i need to work on my body. always a goal. this man know what he is talking about. take care of your body
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    Steve
    November 17, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Beneficial!
    I really found this book beneficial. I started using the mobility exercises and found that several aches and pains in my ankles and knees started to d...More
    I really found this book beneficial. I started using the mobility exercises and found that several aches and pains in my ankles and knees started to disappear. I do not recommend the Kindle version, since some of the word wrap around pictures made some of the explanations difficult to understand. Overall, a very beneficial book.
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    thekellyscope
    November 15, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book came at the perfect time for me - just coming off of running ...
    This book came at the perfect time for me - just coming off of running injuries from the past season and hoping to educate myself in the offseason to ...More
    This book came at the perfect time for me - just coming off of running injuries from the past season and hoping to educate myself in the offseason to correct any weaknesses. I blew through the first read on the first day and I'm not going through with a fine tooth comb to extract as much knowledge as I can. A lot of the stretches/mobility work are the same as those in "Supple Leopard," but the context and 12 "standards" he describes are a wonderful tool for any runners out there. Highly recommend!
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    Aegiscrash
    November 14, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must have
    For any runner this is a must have! It falls inline with his other book, Supple Leopard, which I also highly recommend. If you are not familiar with h...More
    For any runner this is a must have! It falls inline with his other book, Supple Leopard, which I also highly recommend. If you are not familiar with his books, this is all about preparing your body for running, and to be more exact the mobility involved so you can prevent injury and reach your max potential as a runner. This book is NOT about running form. Get this book before you worry about form, and once you have mastered the items in the book, then you are ready to really get serious about form. The simple reason is that if you don't have the mobility for proper form, then it will be physically impossible for you to run with good form. This book will get you the mobility you need.
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    bob
    November 11, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and complete
    Treasure trove a information for those needing a jolt in their running and overall movement standards. I've already seen progress in the standards and...More
    Treasure trove a information for those needing a jolt in their running and overall movement standards. I've already seen progress in the standards and look forward to performing basic maintenance on myself and reaching my potential.
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    Mick
    November 8, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! Concise and to the Point
    If you don't need the history of running this is the book. It is concise and to the point and addresses the mechanical and mobility issues and how to ...More
    If you don't need the history of running this is the book. It is concise and to the point and addresses the mechanical and mobility issues and how to fix them. This is perfect compliment to upcoming Crossfit Endurance Course and look forward to using all the mobility mobility exercises and techniques.
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    MaxPalm
    November 6, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book will change your life!
    Another amazing book by Kelly Starrett. Mobility is so important in everything you do day to day and especially for running. Kelly gives you the tools...More
    Another amazing book by Kelly Starrett. Mobility is so important in everything you do day to day and especially for running. Kelly gives you the tools to be an athlete 24/7 and teaches you how to ensure your body is prepared for running correctly and injury free. Everything he says makes perfect sense and really makes you realize just how bad our convince driven society is for our bodies. We sit so much that our body actually changes the way it is designed to move in order to be better at sitting! No wonder people get hurt so much when they run. Get this book and learn how to do preventative maintenance on yourself. It will change your life.
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    Travis Jewett
    November 5, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kelly does a great job of clearly and concisely presenting a template for ...
    Kelly does a great job of clearly and concisely presenting a template for people to follow to get them up and running safely. Too many injuries are se...More
    Kelly does a great job of clearly and concisely presenting a template for people to follow to get them up and running safely. Too many injuries are seen in runners and more often than not they just started running without any regard for how they ran or if they had the ranges of motion or tissue quality necessary to handle the rigors of logging miles. The 12 standards are great to start working toward as you begin your journey. He presents very safe and effective strategies to help you meet the standards and explains how they relate to running and why you should care about meeting them. This helps to place some of the responsibility on the athlete to solve some of their own issues and help people to get away from the model of wrecking themselves and then asking someone else to tell them what went wrong and fix them. Will this solve everyone's problems and eliminate all running injuries? No. But he is probably the first person to put all this in a book and tell people running is a skill and it needs to be practiced as such.
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    Sean McBride
    November 5, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic reference that should find a home on the shelves ...
    Another fantastic reference that should find a home on the shelves of practitioners treating injuries in a running population, coaches training runner...More
    Another fantastic reference that should find a home on the shelves of practitioners treating injuries in a running population, coaches training runners, and runners themselves. (hint, on page 41: to be a human being means you are a runner). There is a lot of writing, in books and on the internet, bemoaning the high injury rate in runners. In all the noise I find very little usable information to empower runners to make a better choice, to be able to make the subtle changes they need to continue participating in the sport they love for a lifetime. This book cuts through the noise and provides 12 simple, actionable ideas to reduce injury in runners. Does it replace the feedback of an experienced coach? Absolutely not. But how many runners out there are under the guidance and management of an experienced running coach? For the solo road warrior/ trail runner/ rock and roll marathon 1,687th place finisher this is a great place to begin to retake control of your own body. If you have an injury, go seek appropriate medical care. If you are battling through niggling injury after niggling injury, and giving away your speed and endurance to fixable faults, seek out "Ready to Run."
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    Willy T
    November 1, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read with good info
    Easy read with good info. I have made many changes already. I have learned that many of the things about she, nutrition and posture has been wrong. Th...More
    Easy read with good info. I have made many changes already. I have learned that many of the things about she, nutrition and posture has been wrong. Thanks to Kelly I am now properly able to care for my body and able to teach my kids correctly. This book is easy to read and straight to the point. My running consists of Tabata sprints and this book I found to be much more than a better runner. I recommend it to all runners and those wanting to take care of their body for long term success.
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    Kaitlin Lyons
    October 28, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is an awesome book for all athletes
    This is an awesome book for all athletes. You may not be a runner, but a number of sports include running within their training and conditioning for t...More
    This is an awesome book for all athletes. You may not be a runner, but a number of sports include running within their training and conditioning for their sport performance. Kelly makes it about performance and being prepared which equals optimal performance. The guidelines and mobility overhaul fill the gap in knowledge out there and prepare your entire body to perform. Knowing what to do, how to do it, and adopting the mindset it's just part of what you do puts you in the game vs in the stands talking about doing it. There is no resource that addresses these important aspects of performance in this way.
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    Jenean
    October 22, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Learn how your body was born to run.
    This book bridges the gap for those who know barefoot running is ideal but have had a lifetime of heavily padded, high tech running shoes.I love Kelly...More
    This book bridges the gap for those who know barefoot running is ideal but have had a lifetime of heavily padded, high tech running shoes.

    I love Kelly Starrett's approach to mobility and injury prevention. In this book he gives a 12 point checklist to ensure that you are ready to run. He manages to take complicated concepts and boil them down to be beneficial to both healthcare professionals and the amateur athlete.

    If you are looking for training schedules and workout ideas, this is not the book for you.

    This is the book you need if you are looking to understand how your current range of motion is effecting performance and how to fix it.

    The principles you will learn, when combined with consistency and perseverance, will ensure a long injury free life of running.
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    Kat L
    October 22, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for runners, worthwhile for everyone to become more conscious of improving mobility
    This is an extremely worthwhile book for anyone who is interested in taking care of their bodies generally as well as learning the habits that Kelly s...More
    This is an extremely worthwhile book for anyone who is interested in taking care of their bodies generally as well as learning the habits that Kelly says will allow a lifetime of running.

    This guide really hit home for me. To give some perspective on my review: I used to run 7 miles most days, but stopped because a sports medicine doctor told me that if I continued I would have arthritis by my early 30s and the next doctor told me that I just wasn't born to run. I've tried many of the "open your wallet" remedies that Kelly mentions - custom orthotics, lots of special new shoes, expensive P.T., strength-building & stretching exercises, and none of them actually fixed the problem - my double case of runner's knee and hip pain has lingered despite having given up running years ago. This places me squarely in the target market for this book.

    The style of writing is terrific - Ready to Run gives understanding, encouragement ("your tissues can change, your joints can change, and you can change"), solid explanations for what is wrong with how runners/our society approach(es) running and why, as well as tough advice (the only way to succeed in meeting these standards is to take time (10-15 minutes) to do them every day, correctly, forever).

    The photos alongside step-by-step directions are easy to follow, and worth doing for everyone, even if someone isn't committed to running. Kelly's standards span a wide range of exercises to perform to address common running-related injuries and misconceptions. All the advice here has merit beyond running specifically, but just in the context of taking better care of your body, instead of hoping it will hold up if you ice and take anti-inflammatories as needed. Kelly's obvious passion for helping people who want to run develop good habits and proper form instead of relying on custom gear and painkillers really comes through.
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