Stride for Stride: A Physical Therapist’s Playbook for Runners to Limit Injury, Optimize Performance, and Build Confidence

Release Your Running PotentialThe joys and freedom that come with running are often paired with difficulties and barriers that inhibit our approach to the starting line. Why?STRIDE for Stride is the essential runner's playbook helping you run smarter, not just harder. Created and developed by physical therapist Chance Unger, STRIDE for Stride is a tried and true blueprint for runners providing a method to apply concrete skills and knowledge that empower runners at every level in the sport. You'll learn how to:Understand the biomechanics and skill of running through the innovative STRIDE approach—Strike, Tactility, Rhythm, Intensity, Discernment, and Economy.Identify and overcome common misconceptions that can lead to injury or inhibit progress and performance.Utilize comprehensive physical assessments, fitness tests, and a tailor-made 13-week training plan to enhance your running skills and help you set strong goals.Whether you're a beginner eager to lace up and hit the pavement or an experienced runner looking to refine your technique, this book provides the tools and insights necessary to excel at every level of running.Detailed chapters address pain and injury, exercise and recovery, running gear, and personal motivation blend clinical expertise with real-world applications, making running a rewarding part of your lifestyle.Running is one of the most approachable sports on the planet. Runners deserve a resource that allows the opportunity to engage in this timeless sport in a confident, competent, and injury-free manner. STRIDE for Stride is meant to be your coach, companion, and physical therapist wherever your goals take you.This book includes:90-day training planRunning fitness testsPhysical assessments for the runnerThe body was made for running. Join Chance Unger as he guides you in more than how to run, but why to run.Join Chance Unger as he guides you through each stride of your running journey because it's not just about how you run, but why you run. Read more