The Runner's Expert Guide to Stretching: Prevent Injury, Build Strength and Enhance Performance, Paperback

This ultimate stretching guide will help runners of all abilities run further, avoid injuries and improve their pace.

Stretching is an incredibly important aspect of running and yet it is frequently overlooked or poorly executed. Written by the globally respected physiotherapist Paul Hobrough, who works with Olympic and World Champion athletes, The Runner's Guide to Stretching details and explains the stretches that can ease pain, build strength and enhance running performance.

This book will help runners to understand their bodies, identify weaknesses and develop a natural defense against injury. Whatever your age or ability, runners will find a range of stretches, clearly organized by body part, as well as a detailed strength and conditioning program.

Paul Hobrough is a chartered physiotherapist, sports scientist and Clinical Director of Physio&Therapy UK. A Team GB athlete for 16 years, Paul writes for Runner's World magazine and is recognized as a leading authority on injury prevention. His physiotherapy practice is based in Harley Street, London, and Northumberland, England.