Waves of Belonging
Showcases surfing as a site of social belonging and power formationThe surf zone--the place between ocean and shore--offers a powerful space to reflect on the dynamic contemporary politics of our worlds. Surfing always occurs on Indigenous lands, and centering Indigeneity in surfing studies both recognizes this fundamental fact and creates a different starting point for connecting surfing, storytelling, power, and relationships. In Waves of Belonging, Lydia Heberling, David Kamper, and Jess Ponting gather essays by scholars and practitioners that grapple with power, identity, and belonging while remaining grounded in a sense of hope and futurity.Contributors explore how Black, Indigenous, Latinx, queer and trans, and female-identifying communities transform surfing culture into possibilities for new imagined relations. The essays also interrogate the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and twenty-first century racial protest movements as they manifest in surfing communities, geographies, and cultures across the world. Throughout the volume, surfing emerges as a method for decolonizing, righting historical wrongs, and restoring relationship with lands and waters and as a praxis for language learning.Original and timely, Waves of Belonging challenges the histories of exclusivity associated with surfing and demonstrates how Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ people have drawn on surfing's counterculture reputation to construct new spaces of hope and community.
Blockchain in Sports
This is the first book to examine the impact of blockchain technology on the business of sport. It introduces the fundamentals of blockchain, and explores its current and prospective applications in sport, as well the implications - both positive and negative - of blockchain for the future of the global sport industry.
Bujutsu
The first illustrated guide to Japanese martial arts. Bujutsu was first published in 1887 and became a best seller, going through over twenty editions and spawning many subsequent volumes. The full title of Bujutsu is 兵法要務：柔術剣棒図解秘訣 Fundamentals of Military Strategy: Secrets of Jujutsu, Kenjutsu & Bojutsu: An Illustrated Guide. The author, Inoguchi Matsunosuke, was born into a Samurai family that taught martial arts to Samurai for generations. The book includes illustrated techniques to Classical Japanese martial arts: Tenjin Shinyo School JujutsuKenjutsu (long and short sword)Bojutsu (wooden staff and half-staff)Hojo (rope binding techniques)The book also includes marital arts philosophy, weather prediction and how to harness supernatural powers. Following the publication of this book, numerous other volumes related to Jujutsu, Kenjutsu and other fighting arts began to emerge.
Interrogating Integration
Interrogating Integration explores how international sporting spectacles, media campaigns, and public debates construct racialized national identity in an era of rising right-wing nationalism. Across Europe, "integration" has emerged as a guiding concept to regulate cultural differences, particularly in Germany, where integration became a watchword after the introduction of birthright citizenship in 2000. The legal expansion of German citizenship threatened the homogeneous definition of the nation and spurred increased scrutiny of immigrants and Germans of color, primarily Muslim and Black Germans. This opened a new chapter in the long struggle over German identity. The celebrations, scandals, and debates analyzed here reveal how the admission of new citizens inspired an optimistic cosmopolitanism that claimed to differentiate the new Germany from its fascist past while simultaneously reinscribing racialized hierarchies and providing fuel for rising far-right politics. Using touchstones of public memory, including events surrounding men's World Cup soccer and the record-breaking success of a book blaming Muslims for Germany's decline, Zambon examines persistent problems in European conceptions of race, where racializing projects take place under an "ideology of racelessness" and the atrocities of historical and transnational racisms are used to deny current local forms of racism.
Interrogating Integration
Interrogating Integration explores how international sporting spectacles, media campaigns, and public debates construct racialized national identity in an era of rising right-wing nationalism. Across Europe, "integration" has emerged as a guiding concept to regulate cultural differences, particularly in Germany, where integration became a watchword after the introduction of birthright citizenship in 2000. The legal expansion of German citizenship threatened the homogeneous definition of the nation and spurred increased scrutiny of immigrants and Germans of color, primarily Muslim and Black Germans. This opened a new chapter in the long struggle over German identity. The celebrations, scandals, and debates analyzed here reveal how the admission of new citizens inspired an optimistic cosmopolitanism that claimed to differentiate the new Germany from its fascist past while simultaneously reinscribing racialized hierarchies and providing fuel for rising far-right politics. Using touchstones of public memory, including events surrounding men's World Cup soccer and the record-breaking success of a book blaming Muslims for Germany's decline, Zambon examines persistent problems in European conceptions of race, where racializing projects take place under an "ideology of racelessness" and the atrocities of historical and transnational racisms are used to deny current local forms of racism.
Skateboarding and Philosophy
The histories of skateboarding and philosophy are not entirely dissimilar. Skateboarding got its start in the middle of the 20th century and quickly garnered a reputation as an activity that both attracted and encouraged a sort of lawless rebellion. In a similar vein, not long after its inception, philosophy was most commonly known for its out-of-the-box questioning of authority. However, both skating and philosophy eventually crept into the mainstream of society and have since earned their place as permanent fixtures in the culture. With all they have in common, it's only appropriate that the two should intersect in this book. This collection of 19 new essays (written by philosophers who are also skaters and skating enthusiasts) covers a wide variety of topics important to skating such as its culture, politics, history, art, and status as a sport. If you're a skater (or someone who simply appreciates skating), and you're interested in thinking a bit more carefully--a bit more deeply--about skateboarding, this book was put together to help you do just that.
The Warrior's Code
In The Warrior's Code: Lessons from Ancient Masters in Modern Times, timeless wisdom meets the challenges of today's fast-paced world. Through the rediscovery of an ancient manual, this transformative book bridges the gap between the teachings of legendary warriors and the struggles we face in modern life. Each chapter unveils a profound lesson-from mastering fear and embracing change to cultivating resilience and finding balance. Interwoven with captivating stories of ancient masters and warriors, these teachings offer practical insights for navigating uncertainty, building stronger connections, and unlocking one's full potential. This is more than a collection of philosophies; it guides living with intention, courage, and purpose. Whether standing at a crossroads, seeking personal growth, or striving for balance in a chaotic world, The Warrior's Code provides actionable strategies to help you overcome life's challenges with strength and clarity. "The warrior's code is not about defeating others but mastering yourself. Every choice, every step, every moment shapes who you are becoming." For anyone ready to find stillness in chaos, purpose in uncertainty, and strength in vulnerability, The Warrior's Code offers a timeless roadmap for living boldly and authentically.
Feminist Futures for Sport
This book examines the historical present as a turning point for women who are moving into traditional masculine cultures of team contact sports. The authors investigate how shifting gender dynamics are reshaping sports practices, organisations, and representations. They ask: What happens when women's sporting bodies enter spaces that have historically excluded them? How is this change embodied, experienced, and navigated by athletes, stakeholders, and organizations within the broader sports ecosystem? And how does resistance to gender equality manifest in different forms? Exploring how the challenge of gender inequity materialises through the relations and actions that are transforming sport organisations in complex ways, the book suggests that change must be translated in time and space, recognising the global and local forces that shape the sociomateriality of sport practices, organisations and assemblages. The pursuit of gender equity in sport as a political, economic and cultural phenomenon, raises key questions about how 'value', 'markets', 'space' and 'time' materialise through gendered formations. In this way the authors articulate a feminist future of sport for the present.
The Frozen Games
The Frozen Games would be an all-snow-sports alternative to the Winter Olympic Games. Eight of the sports are in the Winter Olympics, but the Frozen Games would feature events from those sports which are NOT in the Winter Olympics. Five of the sports have been discontinued from or demonstrated at the Winter Olympics - the Frozen Games would revive these. An additional 25 snow sports have never been a part of the Winter Olympics. Even a winter sports afficionado might be surprised at the large number of alternative snow sports available. Still other snow sports, not part of the Frozen Games or Winter Olympics, are briefly described. The book describes and discusses the sports and competing nations, as well as the athletes; biographical information is provided as available. The Para Frozen Games would be a companion to the Frozen Games, with sports and events for athletes with disabilities. With suitable backing, support and venues, wintertime athletes might clamor for a chance to vie for a Frozen Games podium!
Sports Sponsorship and Branding
This book takes a close look at branding and sponsorship in sport in the age of digital media. It examines how branding and sponsorship have evolved in response to the challenges and opportunities of new technologies.
Football and Diaspora
This is the first book to examine football (soccer) through the lens of diaspora studies. Presenting case studies from across four continents, it considers how diasporic minorities develop a sense of belonging between their national and transnational ethnic communities through an active participation in football.
Doping and Anti-Doping in Africa
This is the first book to focus on the problem of performance-enhancing substances and methods - also known as doping - in sports from African perspectives.
Congress and the Politics of Sports
Across a set of broad and probing chapters, this book offer insights into some of the historic and contemporary challenges that sports have presented to Congress, along with highlighting the ways in which Congress has impacted the sports industry. Perspectives are drawn from an interdisciplinary and cross organizational roster of authors.
Sport and Social Media in Business and Society
This concise, practical book examines the significance of social media for the sport industry, explaining key concepts and sharing tools and best practice for the use of social media in sport business communication.
Social Media in Sport
This book takes a close look at social media in sport and considers its significance for sport business and for the wider relationship between sport and society.
Complete Guide to Landmine Training
When training for fitness or performance, you have an array of equipment to choose from. Unfortunately, pain or limitations related to the knees, hips, lower back, or shoulders can limit your options with dumbbells, barbells, or machines. The need for an alternative way to load the body in unique, joint-friendly positions is at the heart of why the landmine was created. Complete Guide to Landmine Training is the ultimate resource for everything you need to know about this powerful training device. Renowned coaches David Otey and Joe Drake break down the science behind landmine training, why it works, where it is most effective, and how you can immediately begin to reap its benefits. Inside the book you will find the following: 82 exercises for the upper body, lower body, full body, and core, with coaching cues and modifications, including countless options for training around restrictions 35 workouts to train for total body conditioning, advanced conditioning, hypertrophy, strength, and power that feature options for using the landmine alone or in combination with other equipment The foundations of program design to help you understand training principles that can be applied to any workout, not just those using a landmine Don't get stuck in the same old routine. Complete Guide to Landmine Training is the secret to adding versatile, joint-friendly workouts to your training. Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.
Goodbye, Oakland
A fascinating tour of Oakland sports history and a look toward the future of professional sports in the East Bay. Oakland is a sports city like no other. It is the only city in America to be abandoned by the same team twice, with the Raiders most recently leaving for Las Vegas. The Golden State Warriors, who crossed the bay in 1971 in search of better digs, have now returned to San Francisco with trophies in tow. After a long-fought battle against fans and the city itself, the Oakland Athletics completed the inglorious hat trick of departures. And yet, Oakland has produced more than its share of success in the form of 10 league championships across the NFL, NBA, and MLB. The city is gritty, gutsy, and self-preserving, with a blue-collar mentality and a gold standard under that collar. Bolstered by the Silicon Valley tech boom, Oakland has become one of the most desirable places to live in the entire country, all while its sports fans are increasingly made to feel that, in the famous words of Gertrude Stein, "There is no there there." What is it about Oakland that inspires such wanderlust in its professional teams? Featuring numerous conversations with luminaries across sports, politics, and economics, this new book explores Oakland's fascinating and paradoxical identity as a sports town while illuminating a cast of characters as diverse as the city itself: rogues, superstars, movers and shakers operating on and off the field, and the ill-treated fans. Through the insight of venerated Oakland Tribune scribe Dave Newhouse and sports business leader Andy Dolich, readers will come to appreciate the many quirks and challenges that define "The Town."
Medal Count--the Fate of Nations at the Olympics
This book explores complex factors that determine Olympic success, exploring why certain nations consistently dominate the medal tables while others struggle to secure even a single medal. Dr. Theuer, a physician and epidemiologist, applies statistical analyses to uncover the national characteristics that drive Olympic achievement, focusing on measurable factors such as national wealth and democratic governance. But the book also examines less quantifiable influences-genetics, the impact of immigration, and sports accessibility-providing a multifaceted view of athletic empowerment. In a sense, the book explores human empowerment viewed through the lens of Olympic success.Drawing inspiration from works like Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell, and Factfulness by Hans Rosling, Medal Count-The Fate of Nations at the Olympics uses mathematics and socioeconomics to answer the question: What accounts for Olympic success? While national wealth is the most significant contributor, the book reveals that there are deeper, more nuanced factors that nations can leverage to empower their athletes. Through detailed case studies, Dr. Theuer illustrates how Norway far outperforms expectations through maximal athletic empowerment, winning Olympic medals at rates 48 times higher than would be expected based on its population size. In contrast, countries with extreme poverty or rigid caste systems, such as most sub-Saharan African nations or India and Pakistan, face challenges in achieving Olympic success. Genetic diversity, spurred by immigration into wealthy countries, plays a role in boosting athletic performance, though it is a less tangible factor.The book also examines nations that excel in less capital-intensive sports, such as Jamaica's and Kenya's dominance in track and field, Fiji's success in rugby, and Kyrgyzstan's success in wrestling despite lacking vast wealth or large populations. Dr. Theuer proposes a model of athletic empowerment, showing that nations can apply lessons from Olympic success to foster not only greater sports achievement but broader societal progress. Ultimately, Medal Count-The Fate of Nations at the Olympics argues that athletic empowerment is a key form of human empowerment, with positive effects that ripple out into many aspects of society, leading to success beyond the sports arena.REVIEWS and WORDS OF PRAISE Dr. Theuer has made a stellar contribution that will remain in my heart, soul, and mind for a while. Unintentionally, he told my story without even knowing it. From the time I was 4 years old I wanted to become a professional world boxing champion and started my quest as an amateur boxer at the age of 8. I learned the words donation, per diem, subsistence, and stipend, as they represented access to essential resources that empowered my march to become Captain of the U.S. National Boxing Team, and set the stage for a professional career that culminated as IBF Junior Middleweight Champion of the world. Yes, as Dr. Theuer notes, talent is a terrible thing to waste. But it's also a heartbreaking reality that, more often than we recognize, talent reaches a stop sign because of insufficient support. Medal Count offers a framework for fostering global athletic empowerment, sure to resonate with everyone who values the triumphs of human achievement. ---Paul "The Ultimate" Vaden United States National Boxing Team Captain (1989 and 1990), Retired International Boxing Federation World Junior Middleweight Champion
The Formula One Yearbook 2025
Fully updated for the 2025 season, and with more than a thousand sets of complete Grand Prix results, this is the ultimate reference book for Formula One fans. The Formula One Yearbook 2025 is the essential resource for any motorsport fan. This massive stats and records bible includes the full results of every Grand Prix in F1 history and much more besides. Featuring detailed driver and constructor statistics (sourced from industry-leading data providers Motorsport Stats), championship standings and season reviews, it offers a comprehensive overview of Formula One history in a single, strikingly designed package. Alongside the facts and statistics you'll also find fascinating commentary from leading F1 writer Bruce Jones. Add in all-time records for drivers and constructors, and you have have a complete Formula One chronicle spanning more than 70 years of incredible racing.
Journal of Olympic History 2024, 3
The Journal of Olympic History, previously known as Citius, Altius, Fortius, stands as flagship publication of the "International Society of Olympic Historians - ISOH". It made its auspicious debut in the summer of 1992, captivating readers with its engrossing exploration of the Olympic movement's past. At present, the Editor-in-Chief of this prestigious journal is Philip Barker from the United Kingdom. With his expertise and leadership, the Journal of Olympic History continues to thrive as a leading source of scholarly research and source of information in the field of Olympic History. Devoted to providing valuable insights and shedding light on the rich heritage and history of the Olympics, the Journal of Olympic History graces readers' shelves three times a year. Each edition presents a carefully curated selection of articles, delving into the captivating stories and profound impact of the Olympic Games throughout history. As the pages turn, readers embark on a journey through time, uncovering the remarkable triumphs, challenges, and enduring legacies that define the Olympic movement. By sharing this knowledge, ISOH fulfills its mission to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of the Olympics, connecting past, present, and future generations of enthusiasts.
My Racing Journal 2025
New Season, New Journal to Fill! The 2025 edition has been revamped with even more content to complete throughout the new season and a fresh format, making it easier to take with you: - Dedicated pages for each team and driver - Multiple pages for each Grand Prix to record results and key moments - Pre-season predictions - Constructor and driver standings - A customizable season bingo - A color-coded results tracker for each driver - ... NEW FOR 2025: - Predictions for each race - An additional page for each team to compare both drivers results over the season - Pages for pre-season testing Whether you are a longtime enthusiast or a new fan of the world number one motorsport championship, this journal offers an immersive experience to capture every moment of this epic season. Perfect for preserving memories or as a gift for a fellow fan! Available now! Get ready to follow every moment of the 2025 season.
Mission Sixpack
Mission Sixpack - Core Mastery: Sculpt Your Body Imagine looking in the mirror and seeing the defined, sculpted abs you've always dreamed of. With our comprehensive training plan, that dream can become a reality! Mission Sixpack - Core Mastery: Sculpt Your Body is your ultimate guide to achieving a powerful and defined core. Packed with a structured 30-day plan, this book offers daily 15-minute bodyweight workouts designed to strengthen your abs and reduce overall body fat. Inside You Will Discover: Step-by-Step Instructions: A detailed 30-day training plan with clear, concise exercises tailored to maximize core strength and muscle definition. Fundamental Principles: Essential warm-up and cool-down routines, recovery methods, breathing techniques, and dietary guidelines for optimal results. Exercise Insights: In-depth explanations of over 20 targeted exercises such as planks, crunches, and Russian twists. Progressive Intensity: A well-crafted approach to gradually increasing workout intensity over weeks 2 to 4 for continuous improvement. Why This Book Is Your Secret Weapon: Motivational: Inspirational stories and practical tips to keep you motivated and focused. Effective: Short, high-intensity workouts designed for maximum impact. Holistic: A comprehensive approach that not only builds your core but also encourages a healthier lifestyle. Are you ready to push your limits and achieve the sixpack you've always wanted? With "Mission Sixpack - Core Mastery: Sculpt Your Body," you have the tools to reach your goals and transform your body. Celebrate your success with pride! "Mission Sixpack - Core Mastery: Sculpt Your Body" - Because strong abs make strong people. Your journey to a defined core starts now. Start today, read, and transform!
My Racing Journal 2025
New season, new journal ! This journal is your companion to fully experience the new 2025 season of the 2nd tier single-seater championship. With this journal, you will be able to: - List all drivers and teams of the season (22 drivers) - Rate and summarize all race week-ends (14) (Schedule, track, sprint race, feature race, highlights, ...) - Track the results of each driver during the season - Write the final standings of the season & more. Enjoy !
Successful Swimming Teaching - The Easy way
Teaching swimming isn't just about demonstrating strokes - it's about understanding the power of Key Elements, knowing how people learn, thinking about what you teach and ensuring lasting pupil benefits. Based on 30 years of direct experience and input from around the world, this ground breaking interactive book with over 130 annotated images and 80 short videos is an essential read for every teacher, tutor, educator, swim school owner, programme writer and coordinator, parent, decision maker and learnerSuccessful Swimming Teaching - The Easy Way, delivers a powerful, practical guide designed to help swimming instructors elevate their teaching methods and create confident, skilled swimmers.It strips out unnecessary elements, debunks industry myths and introduces an innovative framework for more effective swimming instruction. It goes beyond basic mechanics, addressing the importance of knowledge, understanding and delivery, to make pupil centric lessons more engaging, efficient, and results driven."Too many swim 'programmes' focus on obtaining 'awards' and an outcome based 'tick box' approach,""This book breaks it all down into what really matters-teaching techniques that really work, simple explanations that pupils understand, and strategies that make a real difference in the water."Ideal for new and experienced instructors alike, Successful Swimming Teaching - The Easy Way covers essential topics such as: Taking essential steps towards perfection by teaching what really works and not what does notThe Key Elements of effective swim instructionWorking with the body and the water, not against them; Natural Action Management and Direct Method teachingFinding out who the 'Gurus' really are and who to learn from; Cutting through myths, dogma, misconceptions and what is not usefuldeveloping abilities to deliver progressive technical development at all ages, How to break down and teach the four main strokesCommon mistakes and how to fix themHow to build a proper Swimming Teaching ProgrammeWhat it takes to run a successful swim schoolBy blending real-world experience with a no-nonsense approach, Successful Swimming Teaching - The Easy Way delivers a must-read resource for swimming teachers, program coordinators, swim school owners and even parents who want to make informed choices about their child's swim education.
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Quantum Aikido
How modern physics confirms the energetic power Aikido - Draws on quantum mechanics and physics, like wave-particle duality and the unified field theory, to define the energetics of Aikido - Explores concepts of Aikido such as musubi (to tie together), connection, and reconciliation to re-link the individual with the universal - Provides lessons for everyday life to enhance personal and professional relationships and diffuse threatening situations Aikido is a martial art that offers a philosophy of harmonizing energy. The techniques of Aikido focus on aligning oneself with the world in total harmony, and this begins by winning over the discord in our own minds. Richard Moon applies the insights of quantum mechanics to explore key concepts of Aikido--such as musubi (to tie together), connection, unification, and reconciliation--to re-link the individual with the universal. As quantum physics and Aikido reveal, the dualism of two conflicting opposites is an illusion. It is the unified field of the two that creates life and from which reality emanates. The essential teaching of Quantum Aikido is to live as an expression of the single source of yin and yang rather than in polarity. Embodying this teaching transforms one's experience of life from being a struggle to a dance. These lessons can be applied every day to enhance personal and professional relationships and diffuse threatening situations. The author's creative, flow-oriented approach illustrates how to negotiate challenges by absorbing and using the energy of any given situation to create innovative solutions. The state of being described in Quantum Aikido exercises whole-brain thinking and self-reflexivity to help readers develop the measured temperament of a warrior. By offering ways to unify our being and live in acceptance and harmony, this book opens doorways to transformation and positive change.
Formula 1 All the Races 2016-2024
The captivating narrative of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship continuesWith the race-count climbing to an astonishing 1,125 at the end of 2024. Formula 1's 75th season provides the perfect opportunity to bring the story right up to date. Speed, glamour, and intrigue ...Formula 1 encapsulates our love affair with the car, our obsession with speed, and our insatiable desire to win. Its blend of glamour, worldwide reach, and the intrigue of power politics makes it a seductive concoction for fans around the globe. In this latest book in the Formula 1 All the Races series, Roger Smith explores 'The Liberty Years', perhaps the most transformative period for Formula 1 technically, commercially, and philosophically: is it sport or entertainment? In late 2016, Liberty Media Corporation, a prominent American owned company with a business focus in media, communications and entertainment, bid to acquire the commercial rights for Formula 1. It marked the beginning of a new era and is the most far-reaching expression of US involvement and influence on the sport to date, but by no means the first. Full up-to-date season coverageDivided into two parts, part one covers all races from the 2016 season opener in Melbourne, Australia, and encompasses every race until the end of the 2024 season. Concluding with a detailed overview of the 2024 season, including facts, figures and folklore, part one provides an unrivalled analysis of teams and drivers, performance, progress, and the many challenges faced during the season's racing. USA - a special place in F1 historyPart two takes you on a special USA Tribute tour, celebrating 40 landmark races covering America's 75 year history in Formula 1. From the first ever F1 start for an American driver at the 1950 Monaco GP, to 2024's Dutch Grand Prix which saw Logan Sergeant become the 50th American to compete.Discover the pioneers of the 50s and 60s such as Harry Schell and Dan Gurney; the most successful US driver of all time, Mario Andretti; the 'shapers' of the 80s, such as Marlboro and Goodyear; and the 'players' of recent decades - Liberty, Netflix and Las Vegas. Formula 1 All the Races: Liberty Media's Makeover provides an unrivalled and up-to-date record of Formula 1 with a wealth of information that no Formula 1 aficionado should be without. The United States has left an indelible mark on Formula 1, shaping its trajectory and contributing to its status as 'The Pinnacle of Motorsport'. Join this celebration of 75 years of Formula 1: The fastest sport on the planet.
Toyota Yaris Wrc
Here is the full and rarely-told story of Toyota's recent and highly-successful World Rally Championship campaign, undertaken by its motorsport subsidiary, Gazoo Racing.Beginning with a look back at Toyota's early days in the rallying arena, the book quickly moves on to cover each and every WRC entry made by Gazoo, detailing technical changes and the drivers that brought the team victory along the way. Each season from 2017 to the end of 2024 includes full results and a summary for quick reference, as well as a stunning selection of photography sourced from the factory.
The Unforgiving Hours
An exploration of incredible physical feats--some well-known and some only passed around watering holes and campfires--"that will have readers cheering" by endurance athlete and journalist Shannon Hogan that takes us into the world of those who have pushed themselves through the "unforgiving hours" to achieve greatness and redefine modern outdoor adventuring. (Publishers Weekly)From the frozen wilds of Alaska's treacherous trails and the rugged majesty of Colorado's peaks to the unyielding currents of Puget Sound and Canada's Inside Passage, The Unforgiving Hours offers us an intimate window into the toughest contests in sports. Whether it's a blistering race across the furnace trails of gold country in the Sierra Nevadas, a grueling swim in frigid water to break the Ice Mile Distance record, or a competition on the biggest triathlon stage with a determination beyond perceived limitations, each journey reveals the resilience and humor it takes to face the unknown and achieve endurance sports greatness. These stories of ordinary women and men who kept going even when things went wrong, especially when the weather and tides did not cooperate, attest to the drive, grit, and patience that exists in all of us. Pushing through exhaustion, setbacks, and moments of darkness and doubt, these athletes prove that greatness isn't about perfection--it's about perseverance. Their triumphs, large and small, are a testament to the power of adaptability, passion, and the sheer will to keep going, one breath, one step, one stroke, and one mile at a time. In the pages of The Unforgiving Hours, you will read the stories of: Gunhild Swanson running the Western States 100 Endurance Run five days shy of her seventy-first birthdayKelly Danielson and team Sail Like a Girl, the first all-female sailing team to win the Race to AlaskaGordon Wadsworth racing the hardest mountain bike race in the world while opting for only one bike gearLynne Cox breaking the record for swimming across the English Channel at age 15 Yuichiro Hidaka dreaming of eating potato chips while running the Boston double for the fourth timeSeana Hogan, the current cycling transcontinental female record holder (set at age 35) fighting the race clock and Father Time to finish Race Across America at age 60John Stamstad voyaging to Alaska for an all-night February bike race in the bush of the Last FrontierMelissa Kegler training for two years to break the American Ice Mile Distance record in 39.2簞F waterChris Jones embarking on The Last Great Race--six 100-mile ultramarathons to be completed over the course of one summerAnd Tina Ament, along with Anne Thilges, crossing the finish line at 16 hours, 18 minutes, and 5 seconds to establish one of the most inspiring records in endurance sports. Blending top-notch sports writing, armchair adventure and travel, and an insightful thesis on the human spirit, The Unforgiving Hours is an indelible chronicle of odysseys that showcase the determination, creativity, joy, strength, and inspiration at the heart of endurance sports.
