CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1—Injury 101: The Big Impact of Little Things

Chapter 2—The Laws of Injury: How to Train Properly

Chapter 3—Shoes: The Runner’s Equipment

Chapter 4—Stretching: Investing in Your Body

Chapter 5—Strengthening: The Icing on the Cake

Chapter 6—Cross-Training: The Runner’s Insurance Policy

Chapter 7—Forces of Nature: Running Hot, Running Cold

Chapter 8—I’m Injured. Now What?: Treating the Most Common Running Injuries

Chapter 9—Alternative Treatment Choices: Going Beyond Conventional Medicine

Chapter 10—Attitude Is Everything: The Emotional Side of Injury

Chapter 11—A New Runner’s Safety Primer: Start Slow, Stay Well

Chapter 12—Young Runners: Looking toward the Future

Chapter 13—Women Runners: Special Health Issues

Chapter 14—The Older Runner: Long May You Run

Index