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Lost Art of Running: A Journey to Rediscover the Forgotten Essence of Human Movement by Shane Benzie

Shane Benzie . Unknown Year . English

The Lost Art of Running is an opportunity to join running technique analyst coach and movement guru Shane Benzie on his journey across five continents as he trains with and analyses the running style of some of the most gifted athletes on the planet. 'Excellent' Trail Running magazine 'Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world' Damian Hall, ultra marathon runner 'Running technique has to be one of the most subjective issues out there: 10 minutes' investigation on the internet will generally confuse rather than confirm what you should or should not be doing. Mother Nature gave us some amazing gifts as runners – if we rediscover them and use them, we can transform our dynamic and everyday movement.' Shane Benzie Part narrative, part practical, this adventure takes you to the foothills of Ethiopia and the 'town of runners'; to the training grounds of world record holding marathon runners in Kenya; racing across the Arctic Circle and the mountains of Europe, through the sweltering sands of the Sahara and the hostility of a winter traverse of the Pennine Way, to witness the incredible natural movement of runners in these environments. Along the way, you will learn how to incorporate natural movement techniques into your own running and hear from some of the top athletes that Shane has coached over the years. Whether experienced or just tackling your first few miles, this ground-breaking book will help you discover the lost art of running.

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About the Author

Shane Benzie is a highly respected movement coach, biomechanics specialist, and best selling author, widely recognised for his pioneering work in the fields of running form and performance enhancement. Drawing on over a decade of research, Shane has developed a unique coaching methodology that blends principles from biomechanics, anatomy, and anthropology. His approach is cantered on the idea of "taking human movement and turning it into human performance” Benzie has travelled the world to study the movement patterns of some of the most efficient runners, particularly in East Africa, where he has spent considerable time observing elite athletes in places like Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda. His insights have led him to focus on the the fascial system, an amazing elastic system in the body that once tapped into maximises our efficient and dynamic movement. Using a combination of coaching, gait analysis, and cutting-edge technology he works with runners of all levels from amateurs to elite competitors to optimize their performance. Alongside his research on elite runners Benzie spends time with tribes and indigenous peoples in many different environments including the Amazon, Himalayas, Deserts, Rainforests and Arctic to better understand the cultural effects on our mind and movement. Shane believes that we learn from extremes which inspires him to work with extreme sports people such free solo climbers, big wave surfers, extreme Kayakers focusing on neuroplasticity and flow state. To get the best from an athlete Benzie takes a very anthropological view of them, which is inspired by his work around the world with Sharks and Orcas. His book, The Lost Art of Running, is celebrated for its accessible yet deeply informative take on improving running form. In it, he distills years of research into practical advice, guiding readers through the science and art of running more naturally and efficiently. In addition to his work as a coach and author, Shane is a sought-after speaker and consultant in the world of endurance sports. His commitment to ongoing research and passion for helping others achieve their goals have earned him a reputation as one of the foremost experts in running biomechanics and movement analysis.

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