The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter.
I know there are couple of references on RS to podcasts, and I randomly see it referenced in other material I get. Call me crazy, but I still like to pick up a book on occasion. This, to me, was a pretty good one.
Yes, I hate to run. No, I don't like going to a gym. Put some weight on my back and walk around? Sign me up. Turns out there is quite a bit of support (actually an overwhelming amount) for this being the ultimate workout and, perhaps, the only one you really need. You won't get swoll, but huge muscles are just more weight to carry around, so why would you want to? More important, you aren't too likely to hurt yourself in the "rucking" process. My idiot brother in law just found out he fractured his tibia jogging. Granted, he went from couch surfing to being a "runner" overnight, but he is built like an Ethiopian marathoner. You'd never think he could physically break his actual "chassis" jogging. He's got six weeks minimum immobilized in a hip to calf support brace with no load bearing. Imagine that result if you were going to get in "one last run" before leaving for that hunt of a lifetime! No bueno!! That made me think about posting this, along with the fact I got one of those random emails today referencing the book. Seemed like a sign.
Personally, I like the writing style employed by the author, along with the research based backup. May not be for all, but I think many would find it informative. Easy to finish in a couple of sittings if you have the time. Read it or don't--makes no difference to me.
I know there are couple of references on RS to podcasts, and I randomly see it referenced in other material I get. Call me crazy, but I still like to pick up a book on occasion. This, to me, was a pretty good one.
Yes, I hate to run. No, I don't like going to a gym. Put some weight on my back and walk around? Sign me up. Turns out there is quite a bit of support (actually an overwhelming amount) for this being the ultimate workout and, perhaps, the only one you really need. You won't get swoll, but huge muscles are just more weight to carry around, so why would you want to? More important, you aren't too likely to hurt yourself in the "rucking" process. My idiot brother in law just found out he fractured his tibia jogging. Granted, he went from couch surfing to being a "runner" overnight, but he is built like an Ethiopian marathoner. You'd never think he could physically break his actual "chassis" jogging. He's got six weeks minimum immobilized in a hip to calf support brace with no load bearing. Imagine that result if you were going to get in "one last run" before leaving for that hunt of a lifetime! No bueno!! That made me think about posting this, along with the fact I got one of those random emails today referencing the book. Seemed like a sign.
Personally, I like the writing style employed by the author, along with the research based backup. May not be for all, but I think many would find it informative. Easy to finish in a couple of sittings if you have the time. Read it or don't--makes no difference to me.
