Programmed to Run: Develop elite running/racing biomechanical and mental skills, regardless of age, gender, or body type.

This book is my favorite. I find myself referencing it alot. There's alot of good, solid training advice and some novel training techniques presented. I like the fact that the author is scientifically based and bases training on real testing vs hunches.

The author through self exploration leads the reader to believe that it truly is mind over matter. I found the book to be well written, although at times a little too centred on the author's experiences. Overall a good read.

This is a great book with hands-on concepts for anyone that wants to improve their running performance. The chapters on technique are easy to understand and if you practice them, you will see results immediately in your running.The chapters on mental performance technique are equally good and hard to come by. If you race, you know your mind often falls apart before your body does. Miller gives you many resources to keep focused on running.I would highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to run faster and smarter!

Programmed To Run: A Biomechanical And Psychological System For Peak Running Efficiency by athletic coach and sports performance enhancement expert Thomas S. Miller is a thorough and practical guide to running faster and longer with less effort, by improving one's stride mechanics and mental focus for optimum personal performance. A superb manual for self-teaching good running technique, Programmed to Run covers everything from proper breathing to training the proper competitive mind-set for a good race. Programmed To Run is very highly recommended reading for everyone who regularly enjoys the activity of running, whether for active leisure, personal fitness, or in sports competition.