The Complete Idiot's Guide to Barefoot Running

From the best-selling Idiot's Guide ® series comes the newest release, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Barefoot Running . Starting from page one, you'll learn how to successfully transition to barefoot and minimalist shoe running as you perfect your running form and reduce injury from the ground up. Written by a renowned doctor along with a prominent barefoot running coach, it is filled with the latest scientific research and cutting-edge training methods. Like having a personal coach by your side, you'll discover how
Dan Lieberman, a famed Harvard evolutionary biologist states, "This is a useful, important and delightful book for anyone interested in running barefoot or in minimal shoes. Richards and Hollowell cover absolutely everything you need to know about form, training, how to prevent injury, and how to get the most out of your running. This is one of those books that you will use over and over."

Dr. Craig Richards is internationally recognized as the leading expert of the barefoot running revolution. His work has been widely reported by the media via major newspapers such as the New York Times , The Washington Post and London's Daily Mail , in magazines such as Running Times and Popular Mechanics , as well as in the recent best-selling book, Born to Run .

Thomas Hollowell is an author, USAT triathlete, international marathoner, and a barefoot running coach. He has been featured on major television, radio, and media networks including CBS , FOX , WGN , and WISH-TV . He founded an acclaimed barefoot running blog and continues to write, speak, and teach extensively about the benefits of barefoot and minimalist shoe running to athletes across the globe.