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Books about running with power

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For those who want to have a deep understanding of running with power, there are various books.

Running with Power: The Basics, Running with Power: Why Would You?, & Running with Power: Getting Started by Steve Bateman

Have you ever wondered how to improve your running? While pace and heart rate have their place, running with power offers precise, real-time insight into how hard you’re working while running.

If the idea of using a power meter sounds new or a bit daunting, you’re in the right place. This series demystifies running with power, making it accessible and actionable for every runner.

Written in an informal and informative style, it cuts through complexity to give you the understanding you need. From key metrics, to applying power to your daily runs, to tips and advice to get the most from your data, you’ll gain the confidence to embrace this powerful tool and transform your running.

The Secret of Running by Hans van Dijk and Ron van Megen

This is an excellent choice if you are interested in the science behind running. The book is available in English, Dutch, German and Italian. The e-book version is currently available through Stryd.com. If you are interested in hard copies, you can buy the book from Amazon:

Run with Power from Jim Vance

Jim Vance coaches elite athletes such as Ben Kenute. His book provides the perspective of a coach that uses power to optimize athlete performance. The e-book is for sale on Stryd.com.

When you buy the English or German version of "The Secret of Running", you get a link to download a .ePub file. .ePub is a special format for e-books.

You can read your e-book on any device but you may need to get a special reader for your device. For example, there is an extension for the Chrome browser to read your book on your computer. You can use your search engine to find a free reader for any device.

.ePub files cannot be automatically read on a Kindle device but there are workarounds (Stryd does not guarantee this works).

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