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Older Yet Faster: The Secret to Running Fast and Injury Free
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Older Yet Faster (English and French editions with illustrations and photos, and online lesson and exercise videos (Closed Captions in English, French and Hindi)) is a manual for teaching runners how to transition to efficient running and to help them to avoid incurring almost all of the common running injuries as they do so. It is ideal for beginners to learn how to run well and for experienced runners to changeover to good technique. Coaches can also use this book as a reference on how to implement technique change for their clients, and we expect it to become the go-to manual for medical professionals, to help them deal with running related injuries caused by bad technique and footwear.After learning how injuries are caused and then gaining a good understanding of running technique in the early chapters you will be prepared to read about our technique-change system which we call “OYF Running”. This consists of “Keith’s Lessons” used in combination with “Heidi’s Strengthening Exercises” and forms the main body of the book.” Keith shows you how to run efficiently in a simple, step-by-step guide both in the book and with videos. Each Lesson provides exercises set out in a format which is both easy to understand and implement. The first three lessons teach you the basics of running correctly and the last three help you put these into practice and help you to refine your technique over the period of your transition. This program is set up so that runners can teach themselves in conjunction with the online videos and forum.Heidi’s Strengthening Exercises consists of a well-ordered series of exercises which will help your body safely adjust to the redistribution of the workload and are essential to rebuild parts of the body which have been neglected due to poor technique. It should be started as soon as possible, in order to build strength and to deal with the resultant muscle and tendon soreness that you will start to experience. We identify specific injuries and how they are caused and we show how by improving running technique, and re-strengthening these injuries are quickly cured. Podiatrists will find Heidi’s experiences and advice particularly interesting, especially as they will almost certainly, be in conflict with what is still taught in universities. Chapters Twelve and Thirteen, ‘Managing the changes’ and ‘Rehabilitation’, explain what should happen during the transition and what to do should you get injured, or if you are currently injured. Chapter Fourteen is very important as you must have suitable footwear to run with good technique. There is then a chapter on how your body shape will change as you adopt your new technique and a chapter on general tips and traps a list of commonly used terms, a glossary and an index.Finally, we have included three appendices: For Coaches, For Podiatrists and a detailed look at Heidi’s strengthening program. In Appendix A, Keith discusses how to implement his Lessons from a coach’s point of view, in Appendix B, Heidi explains how she treats her patients who are suffering with specific injuries and in Appendix C she explains her Strengthening program in greater detail for medical professionals and interested runners.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Limited, Older Yet Faster Publications Pty, Revised and enhanced edition (26 Mar. 2020) |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 231 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0648772713 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0648772712 |
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 1.35 x 22.86 cm |
by Feral
This is one of the most extensive running technique books I’ve read. Initially I bought it as a gift, then kept it! The authors Keith and Heidi are an educated team with complimentary backgrounds. It isn’t a reference text, but has lots of useful clearly explained information to better one’s running. Everything is covered – technique, biomechanics, exercises – all easy to understand, because running should be simple and enjoyable. There is also a website, in conjunction with the info in the book, it is definitely worth checking out too, as it backs up various lessons in video format. For those on Facebook there is a OYF readers’ group where Keith is super helpful, whether in answering questions, or giving feedback on people’s gait. In short, whatever distance you run, you most certainly would benefit from owning this book!
by Youssef Shehab
This book is not “yet another book about running”; it is the manual to an evidence-based, comprehensive system for runners to run fast, injury-free and ultimately reach their full potential regardless of age. Not only does the book include simple yet effective lessons/drills, but it also includes a runner-specific strength program. All are provided as videos on the supporting website by the authors themselves.
The most extraordinary aspect of the OYF system is Keith and Heidi’s support through a Facebook help group, where they give away their time reviewing runners’ progress and advising them on all aspects of the transition.
Essentially, this is about Keith and Heidi’s experience and expert knowledge that they share alongside their time to support everyone through their journey, which is simply inspirational.
As a testament to the system, Keith is still hunting down more age-group world records – at the time of writing this review.
I have started enjoying running faster and look forward to setting new PBs.
by Tutanota
This book should be purchased by anyone – young and old who want to improve not only their running style but prevent and recover from running injuries. The clearly flowing succinct writing style is easy to understand with important points reinforced by excellent diagrams. Purchasing the book provides access to superb videos supplementing the book lessons. I purchased the Kindle version and find it great for searching and colour highlighting key points. I intend also getting the book version. After the first three chapters and diagrams I found myself saying “this makes perfect sense why did I not think of this before”? The answer I feel lies in our culture of encasing our feet and destroying the amazing sensory feedback mechanism at the base of the foot.
For me reading this book has sparked an interest in the biomechanics and anatomy of the foot, knee and hip. I wish I had discovered it 6 years ago when the first edition was published.
The NHS would save hundreds of thousands of pounds if doctors, podiatrists and physiotherapists passed on to their patients the footwear advice and foot strengthening exercises recommended in the book.
Despite running a 2:37 marathon many years ago I intend progressing through the lessons very slowly to reduce the chance of injury. I have ditched my hiking boots, running shoes and everyday foot wear which had heels, heel cushioning and arch supports and followed the books footwear and muscle strengthening exercises. Fourteen weeks later having adhered to some of the daily strengthening exercises I have found my walking gait smoother and more efficient and my foot, calf and hip muscles better developed. I walk a few kilometres each day with our puppy in minimalist shoes trampling over all sizes of sticks, branches and stones and uneven surfaces and marvel at the adaptive structure of the foot.
The authors are very gracious and generous with their time in answering individual questions on the OYF Facebook page and provide feedback on individual’s running technique. This alone is worth the price of the book.
by Rodney Allen
There are so many books available about running in general that it can be difficult to sort out the `wheat from the chaff` As an ageing runner returning to the sport after several years being sedentary I was getting very frustrated with niggling injuries slowing my progress, never mind the snails pace I was running at compared to in my prime years as a decent club runner. Fortunately I found this book and soon realised that this would be a game changer for me. Once you have the book you will also have free access to all the online videos and access to the Facebook group.
Today I am running injury free and with race times nearly as fast as 30 years ago. Do not expect a quick fix, my progress has taken well over 12 months with a few setbacks along the way due to not having the patience to take my time! But if you fully embrace the coaching methods of the authors Keith Bateman and Heidi Jones and lower your training mileage and back off from racing (with Covid-19 now is an ideal time) you too will become a faster runner with a lower risk of injuries hampering your progress.
by Ian Freelance
I never normally write reviews, but felt that this book justified it, as I hope it will help other runners in reaching their barefoot/ minimalist decision.
The book is easy to read and it is good that both barefoot exercises and physiotherapy exercises are addressed.
In the next book revision, I would recommend having a condensed summary of all exercises that build upon each other.
I was close to awarding 5 stars.