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Running Free of Injuries: From Pain to Personal Best


The ultimate pain-to-personal-best guide to running injuries, covering prevention, detection and rehabilitation.

Runners suffer from the highest injury rates of all recreational athletes. Whether you are a novice or elite-level runner, guide yourself through a step-by-step process of avoiding and managing injury.

Written by a globally respected physiotherapist who has worked with Olympic and World Champion athletes, Running Free of Injuries will help runners to understand their body, identify weaknesses and develop a natural defence against injury.

The book covers the most common running injuries that occur to the foot, ankle, lower leg, hip, knee and pelvis and includes key exercises applicable to all levels of fitness.

21 reviews for Running Free of Injuries: From Pain to Personal Best

  1. Pol o Ceallaigh
    June 15, 2023
    Great for runners
    Fantastic book to help runner understand and manage niggles and injuries if they arise and the importance of preventing themIt’s easy to understand an...More
    Fantastic book to help runner understand and manage niggles and injuries if they arise and the importance of preventing them

    It’s easy to understand and work out what you need to do
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    tana
    April 22, 2022
    If you're confused, get this.
    This book seriously covers so much. I had multiple injuries and alignment problems from learning how to run by myself, and improperly and trying to ge...More
    This book seriously covers so much. I had multiple injuries and alignment problems from learning how to run by myself, and improperly and trying to get my body back on track was seriously hard.
    What I mean by "back on track" was noticing things like overpronation, lateral pelvic tilt, it band inflammation, single glute not firing properly, and more.

    When you search the internet for this kind of stuff the results are repetitive and confusing..
    This book names injuries you've never heard of and possibly have and then gives you the exercises to fix it.
    I spent years and lots of money on physical therapy and this book is better.
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    Woodcutter
    January 9, 2021
    Good book
    I bought this book when it came out around four years ago and found it extremely helpful. I'm a keen runner, although most of my injuries occur at wor...More
    I bought this book when it came out around four years ago and found it extremely helpful. I'm a keen runner, although most of my injuries occur at work. The book is very informative. For each injury, he gives a possible reason, a self assessment, treatment and what to expect from a physio. I bought this copy as a Christmas present for my brother, also a keen runner. If I have a niggle, I always refer to this book first.
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    Lola A
    August 6, 2020
    A must have for all runners!
    Easy to read, dip in and out of and digest. Now to get my copy back from my friend!
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    The Fury Zone
    July 29, 2020
    A great book, essential for runners
    A well written book with clear diagrams and easy to follow exercises. Recommended.
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    Robin
    June 14, 2020
    Good injury advice for runners
    I have read many books on strength and conditioning and how to manage injuries, and consider this to be one of the best. The author is of good pedigre...More
    I have read many books on strength and conditioning and how to manage injuries, and consider this to be one of the best. The author is of good pedigree as he was Steve Cram's physio. What I like about it are the clear explanations written in laymans terms combined with a sensible number of rehab exercises. Some books have pages of exercises, this one is much more specific and highlights the rehab for different types of injury.
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    SandraL
    April 30, 2020
    Helpful
    Bought as a xmas present for my partner who is a newish runner and was suffering from a painful knee. He'd been to see a sports injury specialist who ...More
    Bought as a xmas present for my partner who is a newish runner and was suffering from a painful knee. He'd been to see a sports injury specialist who gave him exercises to do, but he found this book really helpful too.
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    Mr. C. Haswell
    October 8, 2019
    Great Book
    Great book and helped a lot with my studies and with rehabilitation of runners from our club. Easy to read and full of top information and treatments....More
    Great book and helped a lot with my studies and with rehabilitation of runners from our club. Easy to read and full of top information and treatments. Big thanks
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    Jane
    January 31, 2019
    A must have
    I bought this book on the recommendation from Claire Maxted of Wild Ginger Running ( check her out on YouTube). It’s a fabulous book with great strate...More
    I bought this book on the recommendation from Claire Maxted of Wild Ginger Running ( check her out on YouTube). It’s a fabulous book with great strategies to keep running niggles at bay by strengething those all important areas we tend to neglect.

    I do the pre had routine as per the schedule and am noticing a big difference. If you have a specific injury, there is advice on rehabilitation and explainatiins of why the issues can occur.

    Thankfully I haven’t had any pain or strains since using the strategies listed and I have recommended the book to other runners. A must have in my opinion and has possibly saved me a lot of money and kept me running well.
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    Susan Dunn
    January 24, 2019
    Useful for runners and therapists
    A Fantastic book , full of imformation that can be used by runners, physios, sports/massage therapist. Well written and easy to use.
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    jan
    October 30, 2018
    If you want to try running buy this great book.
    I bought this book for my daughter because at over 40 she had decided to take up running. She tells me that it is her ‘running bible’ and she has gone...More
    I bought this book for my daughter because at over 40 she had decided to take up running. She tells me that it is her ‘running bible’ and she has gone on to excell herself just completing the Brussels half marathon.
    Thank you Paul for writing such an excellent book we await the next one.
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    Kramer
    June 13, 2018
    Great book.
    Some great tips - well worth a read.
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    S. Smallman
    May 22, 2018
    Five Stars
    Great and much needed book.
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    Richard
    May 9, 2018
    The “Go to” Injury Guide
    I use the word guide as you should not just rely on your interpretation. For any injury you should seek medical advice but this book helped me simplif...More
    I use the word guide as you should not just rely on your interpretation. For any injury you should seek medical advice but this book helped me simplify “Physio Speak”. Cheers Paul
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    OutdoorsJonny
    March 18, 2018
    Clear and useful reference book
    Helpful reference book. Easy to read and not too technical. Includes a useful description of 'prehab' exercises to do to prevent injury as well as inf...More
    Helpful reference book. Easy to read and not too technical. Includes a useful description of 'prehab' exercises to do to prevent injury as well as information on how to treat injuries. Obviously going to the physio is a good idea but this can help with minor niggles or those looking for a DIY option.
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    Mr G
    January 16, 2017
    A must for all recreational runners
    Great read, clear and insightful guidance on all the key components for runners to understand the essentials in maintaining a healthy regime.
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    Ni
    November 16, 2016
    Good
    Great read for beginners
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    Rik
    November 13, 2016
    Run free
    An excellent reference book, written with a practical and logical approach to the injuries that may be faced by the runner. Well thought out sections ...More
    An excellent reference book, written with a practical and logical approach to the injuries that may be faced by the runner. Well thought out sections explain the possible cause , what the runner themselves can do to help with the injury and prevent re-occurrence, to what to expect when seeking professional help.
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    Vicky Gill
    October 24, 2016
    ... was going to be legit - and it didn't disappoint. A recent flare up of plantar fasciitis prompted ...
    Having had treatment from Paul Hobrough for various running niggles in the past I knew this book was going to be legit - and it didn't disappoint. A r...More
    Having had treatment from Paul Hobrough for various running niggles in the past I knew this book was going to be legit - and it didn't disappoint. A recent flare up of plantar fasciitis prompted me to buy the book and it has honestly changed the way I think about my injury recovery. I love that the rehab exercise routines are realistic in terms of volume and time so they are easy to commit to and stick with. Even though I have been running for 15 years (from recreational to elite GB level) I realise I don't know it all when it comes to preventing injury.
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    P Gunney
    October 17, 2016
    Being new to running I was picking up too many ...
    Being new to running I was picking up too many injuries. Lots of ideas and methods to help prevent and recover from injuries. Massively useful
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    Damon Little
    October 17, 2016
    maintenance for runners..
    I've found this book massively helpful in understanding the injury I have and the importance of treatment. Paul writes technically but not in so much ...More
    I've found this book massively helpful in understanding the injury I have and the importance of treatment. Paul writes technically but not in so much detail that you're swamped. As a keen runner and triathlete injuries are just something I've taken as something to expect and deal with but hopefully with the help of this book, my times on the sidelines will be less frequent. I'd recommend this to anyone interested in how their body works and how to keep it working.
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