The Supple Leopard of Running

"All humans should be able to perform basic maintenance on themselves."

 If you get a flat tire, you can call AAA. When you need your toilet unclogged, you can call a plumber. In fact, with nearly everything in our lives, we can simply buy a new one! That truly is a luxury. Our bodies are not vehicles or toilets, though. We are not disposable.

Of course, today you can buy a new hip, shoulder, ACL, [insert your ailing body part here]. The road of degeneration is long and bumpy, and aftermarket parts just don't do the job the same as the original, do they?

Welcome Dr. Kelly Starrett who is adamantly trying to change that. He's a former high-level athlete, a coach, a physical therapist, a gym owner, and best of all, highly accessible! I first came across "KStar" when a physiologist friend introduced me to his blog, MobilityWOD, where he posted a daily mobility video for over a year! Each video shared a simple, easy to do mobility exercise or topic. That's the beauty of what he does. He takes the very complex world of human movement and provides simple exercises to help us all get most out of our bodies. After all, who knows your body than you?!

KStar's first book, Becoming a Supple Leopard is a textbook of his acquired knowledge presented in fairly dumbed down terms for the layman. It is dense, physically and in content, but worth it. His second book, Ready to Run is a stripped down and focused guide to running well. I own both and appreciate both for different reasons. As I am currently working back into marathon shape, Ready to Run holds a constant place on my bedside table as a regular reference. It provides 12 clear and simple targets for every runner to promote healthy running. Take one at a time, take all 12, whatever. It provides easy and focused ways to get better and take better care of your body!

That's my endorsement. Check them out along with his website, where you can still access hundreds of free video tips. In the meantime, I'll be working on staying hydrated and opening my hips!

Becoming a Supple Leopard on Amazon
Ready to Run on Amazon