Running Rewired: Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength, and Speed

I came upon this title sort of accidentally as I was buying the Hansen's Marathon Method and FIRST (Run Less Run Faster) books in preparation for some prospective races this year. Reading through it, I found it absolutely fascinating. But putting these ideas into practice seems completely overwhelming. I love data. And this book is full of data. I love ideas to improve my running technique. This book is full of ideas to do so. But the suggestions come with potential pitfalls. I'd love to try them, but I don't want to risk getting injured or making something worse. 11 self-tests for joint mobility, posture stability, rotation, and alignment (these are great, but maybe better performed with an input-providing partner) 83 exercises to fix blocks, move with precision, build strength, and improve power (choosing one to use - eek!) 15 rewire workouts to amplify any training plan from 5K to ultramarathon (I love this, but it takes away from my already on the edge of potential injury current workouts) In summary, I can't wait to read through this book again (and again) and hope to try some of its suggestions to improve my running skills, but the sheer volume of information is as awesome as it is overwhelming.

I bought this after a knee injury sidelined me from running and realized that I need to do more strength training. I have been faithfully doing the strength training and various routines for about 6 months. I have definitely gotten stronger, and my stride has gotten more efficient (per my Garmin running dynamic stats), even though I haven't directly worked on my stride. Doing the exercises has helped to affect that change just by strengthing and cueing the right muscles. I almost returned this book when I first got it because I was intimidated by some of the equipment. However I realized that some of it can be purchased relatively inexpensively, some of it I use at the gym, and some things (like a sling trainer) I just substitute different exercises for. Even if you don't have all of the equipment, you can still get a lot out of this book using what you do have.

This book has great information and has been really helpful at directing me in my gym workouts. I'm glad to know the reasons why I'm doing certain exercises, and exactly how to test myself and improve my weaknesses. A few things were missing for me to rate it 5 stars. They are: - companion videos that demonstrate the exercises. Sometimes the pictures don't fully show me how to complete an exercise. - a section that lists all the equipment that I will need to perform the workouts. This would help me plan what I need to find at my local gym and/or what equipment I should purchase myself. - an app that holds the workouts so that I don't have to carry the book around the gym. And the app would include videos that demonstrate each exercise. - if not an app, then at least make this book with spiral binding so that I can carry it around the gym and keep my page. I currently use a bookmark to save my spot and weigh the book down with whatever I can find.

I bought this bok while I was suffering from overuse injuries during my first half training cycle. I didn’t realize at the time what I had done, but I knew I was in some pain but wasn’t sure what the deal was. This book helped me figure out what was going on, some exercises to relieve some of the pain, set me on the path to recovering, and how to prevent in the future. There is a lot of information here, but it is well-organized and very easy to follow. There are so many color photos of people doing the exercise that it really helps you get a handle on what to do. For me, hands down the most valuable part of this book are the charts and diagrams. If you are a visual learner like me, it really helps boil it down to easily understandable concepts.

I strength train competitive distance runners, a number of them former D1 athletes working towards Olympic trial qualifying times. I've been helping them stay injury free during their training cycles and have been using lots of Jay's principles. I read Anatomy for Runners, loved it, and was looking forward to reading this book. This book has come in very handy and has helped me develop an effective strength program for my athletes. After 6 months, my athletes have gotten significantly stronger, their gait and running posture has improved, speed has improved, and above all they have stayed injury free despite high volume mileage and rigorous training schedules. I'd highly recommend this book to all runners. If you are plagued with injuries because of running chances are you need to work on more strength training. This book is a great place to start. If you can find a trainer who also appreciates Jay's work and can help you implement a strength program, even better. Thanks for sharing this book with the world, Jay!

Jay Dicharry has done an excellent job of building on his first book and addressing a main criticism, which was that it was hard to piece together all of the education/exercises into a straightforward training regimen. He answered this and then some in Running Rewired. Not only does he create multiple workouts for readers to chose from or cycle through, but he outlines exactly when and how often to do them, as well as appropriate recovery time and integration into a training schedule for a goal race. There's no magic bullet in this book for how to be a better runner. Improving your running form and economy (and decreasing injury risk!) takes time, there's no way around it. If you're willing to make it a dedicated part of your training, this book makes it very attainable. My advice for anyone who finished the book without really being sure how to implement it - seek out a physical therapist or other trained professional that you trust who can help you learn the exercises and organize a training schedule. It'll be worth it!

There is a lot of solid information in here and helpful ideas around running. I have gained some valuable information for sure and do believe he knows what he's talking about. Where it really lacks for me is in the descriptions of the exercises - there is a lot of detail missing to fully understand how to do the exercises properly and there seems to be just a bunch of exercises thrown in a chapter, without really putting them into perspective of how they would work in a routine as likely you wouldn't do all of them etc. Just think that he is generally on the right track, but still needs to be tightened up for a v3.

I have been running and competing in triathlons at a high level since 1988, and after a long hiatus, I returned to running about 6 months ago. When I read the preview for this book, I was interested. When I started reading the book, I was hooked. This has completely changed how I run, to the point that my shoe choices have changed. Specifically, as I have dutifully followed the advice in the book, I gained specific strength and mobility that I never had before. Now my support shoes have become too rigid, as I corrected weaknesses in my body. By this book! Read it, read it again, follow his advice, get a highlighter, and embrace what he has to offer. It will significantly improve your running, while reducing your chances of injury. If this author ever offers a clinic that follows the book, I will definitely be interested.

Sensible guidance for running focussed strength training to reduce the chance of injury and improve performance. Particularly like the advice on how to best fit strength training into periodised training and the included strength programs are really useful and easy to follow!

Started this book with few notions on running, now I feel like I could teach people how to run. Definitely a must-read. I have also read anatomy for runners, first book of the author, great too

The book is nicely written in sensible chapters, with thorough background information on the why, how and how much, with lots of detailed and illustrated training exercises.

Great book with a lot of practical exercises

Otimo livro.