The editors Klaus Richter, D.Th. (University of South Africa), Dr. Raphael Richter, and Wolfgang W. Schüler M.A. are long-time runners and lecturers at the German Running Therapy Center (DLZ). They have extensively researched and published on issues related to health-oriented running and running therapy. They possess a wealth of experience in conducting running therapy courses.

Content: Prof. Dr. Alexander Weber has succeeded in developing health-oriented running into a systematic treatment approach known as the "Paderborn Model of Running Therapy." It is his achievement to have made "running as therapy" teachable and learnable. This book, published on the occasion of his 80th birthday in June 2017, traces Weber's development over four decades based on his foundational writings.