Is there a bridge from the injury-plagued world of the modern runner to the promised land that barefoot running and "Born to Run" promise us? Can we really run injury-free for a lifetime? Is there a way to unleash the full athletic potential that lies dormant within us? Despite the advertising promises of the shoe industry and a flood of new ideas about proper running technique, more than three out of four runners suffer at least one injury each year on average. Spending so much time sitting and in unhealthy shoes leads to lower back problems, chronic knee injuries, and painful foot deformities. Kelly Starrett, author of the bestseller "Becoming a Supple Leopard," has adapted his revolutionary movement and mobility concept for running. In 12 detailed steps, he describes how to be "ready to run.".