Why is it that trying harder to run faster can become an exercise in nothing more than futility? When the tips, hacks, tricks, and "expert advice" lead to more frustration than improvement, it's time for runners who are looking to take their practice to the next level to seek out a new philosophy and approach. Despite training harder, running further, and pushing on for longer, the messaging serious runners receive doesn't always lead to the results they want. Slowing Down to Run Faster highlights our over-reliance on and misuse of biomechanics; describes the pitfalls of imitation and "quick fixes" instead of sensing from their own bodies; and contradicts popular assumptions about how to most effectively improve efficiency. With bold creativity, insight, and humor, Yu illuminates a path forward for runners ready to try a new way.