Jordan D. Metzl, MD, is a sports medicine physician at Hospital for Special Surgery, America's premier orthopedic hospital. Voted among New York City's top sports medicine doctors by New York magazine, Dr. Metzl takes care of athletic patients of all ages and lectures and teaches extensively. He lives in New York City. Claire Kowalchik is a freelance writer/editor with more than 20 years of experience. She lives in Emmaus, PA.
“I know from firsthand experience how critical injury prevention
and treatment are to a runner's performance, and Dr. Jordan Metzl's
Running Strong covers these subjects thoroughly. If you want to
achieve your distance-running goals, this book is for you.” —Meb
Keflezighi, champion marathoner and author of Meb for Mortals
“A while back, my knees were hurting so much that I was having
trouble even walking up stairs. I met with Dr. Metzl, and after a
couple of quick tips, I was back to my 5 a.m. daily runs. How great
it is that now he has a book in which he can share his expertise
with the world.” —Hoda Kotb, cohost, TODAY
“For an ultramarathoner such as me, who is constantly pushing
himself to his physical limits and beyond, health isn't just
important, it's everything. And while most runners will never
attempt to run 135 miles across Death Valley in the middle of
summer, this outstanding book is an indispensible tool for anyone
looking to stay healthy and strong no matter the distance.” —Dean
Karnazes, ultramarathoner and New York Times bestselling author
“Over the course of 40-plus years as a competitive runner, I've run
3,452 miles across the United States, completed 137 marathons, 9
Ironman triathlons, and logged more than 150,000 miles on the road.
But there's no way I could ever have done any of that had I been
plagued by injury. As a competitive endurance athlete himself, Dr.
Jordan Metzl knows as well as anyone how to prevent injuries and to
treat them when they inevitably arise. In Running Strong, he
distills his vast knowledge in an accessible manner that is sure to
benefit runners of all ages and abilities.” —Dave McGillivray,
president, DMSE Sports, Inc.; race director, BAA Boston
Marathon
“Dr Jordan Metzl, a leading sports medicine doctor, invites runners
from around the world into his office with Running Strong. The
combination of information with the personal touch of video
provides the desired feeling of caring help. It is an interesting
and effective approach which is sure to help runners of all
abilities.” —Uta Pippig, three-time winner of the Boston and Berlin
marathons
“Running is a gateway to a healthy and happy life. Dr. Metzl
captures that spirit perfectly in Running Strong.” —Mary
Wittenberg, president & CEO, New York Road Runners; race director,
TCS New York City Marathon
“The two words every endurance athlete holds near and dear to their
heart are INJURY-FREE. Dr. Jordan Metzl's Running Strong breaks
down best practices for runners of all ages and ability levels to
stay injury-free while taking their training to the next level.”
—Bart Yasso, chief running officer, Runner's World
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