Running Rewired - by Jay Dicharry (Paperback)

About the Book

"For better or worse, your body drives your running form. Running Rewired will show you how to shed old injuries, mobility problems, weaknesses, and imbalances and rewire your body-brain movement patterns. You'll rebuild your dynamics and transform your running within one season. The rebuilding process targets the four essential skills required for faster, safer running. Runners must practice quality movement as they build strength for their sport" --

Book Synopsis

Become a stronger, faster, and injury-resistant runner with Running Rewired, the updated second edition of the essential running biomechanics book from Jay Dicharry, America's leading endurance sports physical therapist.

In this science-based running guide, Dicharry translates cutting-edge biomechanics research into 16 practical workouts you can add to any running training plan--with results in as little as 6 weeks. Whether you're chasing a PR or trying to stay injury-free, this book helps you improve running form, correct muscle imbalances, and build a durable running body from the ground up.

Your running form is shaped by your body's strengths--and its limits. Running Rewired will teach you how to reprogram inefficient movement patterns, restore mobility, and develop the core skills needed for faster, safer running. This fully updated second edition also includes new research and a full chapter focused on overuse injury prevention for runners at all levels.

Inside Running Rewired, you'll find:

11 self-assessments for joint mobility, posture, rotation, and alignment 80 corrective exercises to fix restrictions, improve control, and build power 16 rewire workouts to upgrade your training for 5K, marathon, or ultramarathon running New science-backed strategies to strengthen bones, tendons, and muscles for running demands Tailored advice for beginner runners, masters athletes, and even elite runners

Drawing on the latest in physical therapy, sports performance, and running mechanics, Jay Dicharry's Running Rewired is the go-to resource for any runner who wants to move better, run stronger, and train longer--without breaking down.

Review Quotes

Praise for Anatomy for Runners by Jay Dicharry

"This is the best resource on running biomechanics and injury prevention. The corrective exercises have become part of my training routine, improved my performance, and reduced my injuries."--Alan Webb, American record holder in the mile (3:46.91)

Praise for Jay Dicharry

"Jay Dicharry integrates the science of how the body moves with his extensive knowledge of runners and their problems to present an in-depth guide to understanding and improving your mechanics, complete with numerous specific and unique exercises which will make you a better runner."--Jonathan Beverly, author of Run Strong, Stay Hungry and Your Best Stride

"I have had the opportunity to work closely with Jay Dicharry since 2013. We first met as I was recovering from a lower leg stress fracture. With Jay's detailed guidance, enthusiasm for strength training, and methodical plan I was able to go from unable to run to setting a course marathon PR at the Ironman World Championships in 2013. Since that time Jay has helped me succeed in all areas of my triathlon training. I have had the opportunity to closely follow Jays strength program that has been tailored to the different parts of my training cycle. The things I enjoy most about Jay's strength program are that it is applicable to swim, bike, run, it is easy to follow, it allows for progression as I improve and it's time efficient."--Linsey Corbin, professional triathlete and 5-time Ironman Champion

"Jay is, simply put, the best. His program prepared me for success in my training for the Rio Olympics. I was able to come back from an injury in early 2015, to train at a greater consistency and intensity than ever before. I attribute that comeback, my ability to transition smoothly to running, and then sustain the hardest training of my life, to work with Jay."--Kate Grace, Olympic middle-distance runner

"Jay Dicharry is one of the country's foremost experts when it comes to understanding how to properly build strength and improve efficiency for runners. Running Rewired is a definitive handbook to a stronger, fitter, faster you!"--Brian Metzler, Editor, MotivRunning.com, Founding Editor, Trail Runner, and coauthor, Run Like a Champion

"Running is a simple sport, right? But why does almost everyone get hurt? As Jay discovers in this valuable guide, the reason is an amazingly complex mix of anatomy, strength, forces, vectors, and footwear effects. Alas, after reading this book and feeling what running really is, you will rediscover and understand its simplicity . . . then you can throw the rest of the library away."--Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, physician, National Masters runner

"The biggest challenge running coaches encounter is discovering the balance between maximizing workload while holding off injuries. Jay Dicharry presents years of knowledge and useful practical information in a format that's understandable. I am certain Anatomy for Runners is spot-on, because Jay has helped several of my athletes both remain healthy and get back to championship form."--Jason Vigilante, renowned running coach

About the Author

Jay Dicharry is one of America's leading physical therapists and a board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist. His REP Lab is known for rebuilding injured endurance athletes through accurate diagnosis, education, and treatment.