Book Title: Must-Read Before Running! My First Road Running Book: From Selecting Shoes, Form Training, Protective Exercises, and Training Plans to Reaching the Finish Line

Book Description:

A bestseller with a 5-star rating from readers on Amazon Japan, this is the most suitable book for running beginners!

Everyone's reasons for taking up road running or marathons vary: some run to lose weight and stay fit, some to challenge and surpass themselves, while others simply aim to participate and enjoy the race. No matter the goal, running is truly a universal sport that benefits both physical and mental health. While encouraging everyone to join running activities, it is equally important not to overlook potential sports injuries. Even though running seems simple and accessible, it still requires thorough preparation and protection. Moving with proper running form is the only way to truly enjoy the fun it brings.

This book is written by Takeshi Aoyama, a professional running coach in Japan. A former national athlete, he transitioned into full-time coaching after retiring from competition and founded "Team Aoyama." He once coached triathlete Machiko Nakanishi, guiding her to the 2004 Athens Olympics. Currently a professional coach in triathlon, running, and cross-training, he is an instructor with immense experience. Coach Aoyama believes that "running correctly" means "running with beautiful form," which refers to a running method that avoids sports injuries while simultaneously sculpting body curves. Centered around this core philosophy, he explains running-related knowledge and key points for maintaining posture in this book. He shares customized training processes through five real-world marathon completion case studies, while teaching readers how to prevent sports injuries before they happen and how to address them if they do. Furthermore, he provides practical checklists for race days so that participants can hit the track with peace of mind and successfully cross the finish line.

Book Features:

About the Author:

Takeshi Aoyama

Born in Tokyo on July 14, 1974. Operator of the one-on-one personal coaching system "Team AOYAMA." Member of the Instructor Training Committee for the elite teams of the Japan Triathlon Union (JTU). He began his triathlon career after entering Nippon Sport Science University, achieving 3rd place in the Japanese Student Championships and 9th place in the Japan National Championships, and represented Japan at the World Championships. In 1999, he became the coach for triathlete Machiko Nakanishi, guiding her to the Athens Olympics in 2004. He currently works as a professional coach specializing in triathlons, running, and cross-training. His clientele spans widely across both professional athletes and amateur enthusiasts. His published works include Run Faster, Farther, and More Beautifully with Core-Twisting Running and Running Training Without Running.

• ◎ Run without worries: Provides insider secrets to selecting the right running shoes.

• ◎ Correct standing and walking posture: Teaches you how to start with small adjustments in daily life.

• ◎ 10-minute daily stretching routine: Keeps running injuries at bay, featuring demonstrations of 28 types of stretches.

• ◎ Core twisting exercise demonstrations: 23 variations to lay a solid foundation for your running training.

• ◎ Form checks and adjustments: Essential checkpoints for correcting your posture after you start running.

• ◎ Practical training plans: Sharing the training schedules behind 5 full-marathon completion achievements.

• ◎ Expert guidance from a national-level athletic trainer: Explaining injury response protocols and key prevention measures.

• ◎ Race day essentials: Important reminders for taking the field, alongside Aoyama's 12 golden rules.