Books like Feet in the Clouds by Richard Askwith

Christopher McDougall explores how the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico excel in ultra‑long distance running, revealing clues that could reshape training for contemporary athletes and shed light on the human running machine.

Ultramarathon Man chronicles the astonishing 262‑mile run of Dean Karnazes, detailing his extreme endurance, self‑training, and the foods he consumes while pushing the limits of human performance.

Adharanand Finn's quest to become one of the world's greatest runners takes him to Kenya's elite training camps.

211 pages ; 24 cm

Every runner wants a smooth, light, powerful, and resilient stride. But there isn't one ideal form all runners should try to emulate. Instead, research and experience show that people can run effectively in a wide variety of patterns with some universal elements. In lively, accessible prose, author Jonathan Beverly details his search for common ground among physical therapists, podiatrists, biomechanics researchers, and coaches, and reveals how individual runners can apply those principles and improve their performance, avoid injury, and enhance their enjoyment on the run. With specific, illustrated exercises that show how to counteract tight muscles from excessive sitting, improve limited arm mobility from hunching over electronic devices, strengthen your feet for better balance, and improve speed by lengthening your stride, Runner's World Your Best Stride is an approachable guide to human movement and a practical tool for improved running performance.

"Based on extensive research in the Czech Republic, interviews with people across the world who knew him, and unprecedented cooperation from his widow ... journalist Richard Askwith's book breathes new life into the man and the myth, uncovering a glorious age of athletics and an epoch-defining time in world history."--Jacket.