You Can Run Pain Free! Revised & Expanded Edition - A Physio's 5 Step Guide to Enjoying Injury-Free and Faster Running

What others are saying…

A great read and excellent resource for all runners and coaches! Well done Brad!

As a professional athlete, the ability to run pain and injury free has been critical to my performance. At last Brad has distilled the same principles he has used to help me run pain free over my career into a resource available to runners of all levels. If you have an interest in exploring your running potential, read this book.

I am thrilled that Brad has written a book that will truly enhance all athletes’ ability to stay healthy and injury free. I have such great respect for Brad and his practices and philosophies. He has helped some of my athletes get back to running quicker and more effectively than any other physio ever has. Not only this, but with Brad’s help, and the help of this book, I plan also on these athletes staying injury free throughout the year, and year after year!

At the APA, we live by the mantra, ‘Move well, stay well’. Australian physiotherapists are well equipped to help the community stay physically active at all levels. Brad’s book serves this function by debunking the myths that prohibit many people from running for fitness.

Brad’s passion for running and zeal to help others shine through every page of his new book. This work is underpinned by sound biomechanical and physiological principles, all written in his easy to follow, inimitable style. Thoroughly recommended.

As a GP for more than 30 years, a long-time runner and a self-referred client of Brad’s, I can attest to his knowledge, enthusiasm and positive approach to the injured runner. He understands the goal is to return to running – not change to walking or take up another sport! Brad’s methods helped me to achieve a successful return to running after injury.

Brad’s passion for and knowledge of both running and physiotherapy is evident in this book. Any runner will find it of great benefit in their quest for injury-free and faster running.

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly I’m on the road to recovery or just generally tuned up every time I see Brad. I often say, ‘he is a genius!’

The combination of Brad’s passion, knowledge and clinical experience in all things running makes this book a must-read and valuable resource for runners of all ages and experience levels.

Brad is a high-performance physiotherapist and his insights about running well and running fast have been gained through both personal experience and treating some of the world’s leading athletes over many years. This is a must-read for any runner – from beginner to professional – with simple and highly effective strategies to help you achieve your running personal best, injury free.

Authentic and honest, Brad is a health professional who lives and breathes in a runner’s body. Long may you run, Brad – you and your readers.

Brad’s five step method is a proven way of beating running injuries. This book really does unlock the ‘secrets’ to running pain and injury free!

As a trail runner and age-group triathlete, I’ve had many niggles that have threatened my running career. But Brad’s expert knowledge of human physiology and running mechanics has seen him diagnose and rehabilitate even the most obscure problem. He knows his stuff ! These five steps will keep the injuries at bay and improve your speed but, best of all, they will see you spending less time at the physio and more time on the trails. Physio Brad has done himself out of a job!

In just five months, I’ve gone from zero to cruising through my first 21 km (injury free)! Without Brad, this feat would have been insurmountable, but Brad’s five step method has made the impossible, dare I say it, absolutely enjoyable!

Brad has helped me with ankle and calf injuries. Brad is sincere, extremely encouraging, knowledgeable, and an expert in his field. Brad’s running workshops are first class and a must-do for all types of runners. It has revolutionised the way I run.

After two years of not being able to run at all due to plica syndrome in both knees, Brad had me up and running again within weeks, and totally without pain or injury. By following Brad’s exercise plan, I’m running regularly and doing all the training I previously enjoyed. I am still amazed at the speed of my recovery and feel truly grateful to have met Brad.

I’ve never met anyone else with such professional enthusiasm to help others return to the activities that they love. Brads energetic passion is contagious, leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of excellence.

Having suffered the runner’s ‘bust’ that Brad aptly describes in his book, I’m delighted that his advice and care have returned me to running with renewed confidence so quickly.

I was on the brink of giving up on my running ambitions until Brad reassured me that he could restore my dream if I followed the recommendations he provided during treatment sessions. I have come so far…from being able to jog for only two minutes (due to an ITB band injury) to now competing in the 10 km at University Games. Thanks Brad for getting me back on track!!!

As an ageing recreational runner and competitive squash player, it’s all about injury management for me. Brad has helped me recover quickly from an annoying knee strain that I’d been struggling with for some time. I’m glad I recently switched to the ‘guru’. He understands runners and their injuries better than any other health professional I’ve been to in the past.

While training for my first marathon, Brad not only treated and repaired an injury I got, but he also gave me an exercise and running plan to ensure it didn’t recur and I was ‘strong’ enough to handle the heavy work load. I made it thanks to Brad! It will be refreshing to read an educated and informative book written by an Australian, a runner, and an expert in his field.

As an age group 55+ triathlete, I would often struggle with the run leg due to injury. Due to Brad’s guidance, physiotherapy skills and recommended exercises, I now love to run pain free. I’m sure I’ll be running for many more years to come. Thanks Brad.

Keeping fit and healthy by running is essential for me in my life at work and at home. When injury has hit, Brad’s experience, expert advice and excellent treatment has put me back on the road, faster than I expected.

Working in a busy gym, I come into contact with many people carrying injuries, and facing possible surgery. My first suggestion to them is to go and see Brad at Pogo Physio. Brad will assess the problem and why it’s occurring, and get you on the road to recovery without the downtime. Brad has also treated many of my running and various other injuries over the past several years. No matter what injury I confront Brad with, he always gets me back training without unnecessary downtime, exceeding my expectation every time.

Brad Beer is an absolutely excellent physiotherapist who has always provided me with an amazing professional and friendly service. He knows how to work with each individual’s body to strengthen muscles and eliminate pain.

When looking to overcome a running injury, there is no better physio to see than one with an elite running background. Brad’s knowledge and ‘layman’s’ explanation of what is wrong and how he can fix it puts your mind to rest during your first consultation.

Having spent the last sixteen years being a...