{"title":"Bill Katovsky","description":"\u003cp\u003eBill Katovsky’s works blend the adrenaline of sports with the depth of personal narrative, capturing the spirit of human endurance and passion. 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So why are injuries so common? Are our shoes to blame, or is it a question of running form, training, or poor diet? In this groundbreaking book, \u003ci\u003eTread Lightly\u003c\/i\u003e, Peter Larson and Bill Katovsky explore the reasons why runners experience injuries and offer potential solutions to the current epidemic of running-related injuries. Their findings, gleaned from research studies and conversations with leading footwear scientists, biomechanical experts, coaches, podiatrists, physical therapists, and competitive runners, are informative and enlightening. 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