Just Run
This book isn't about achieving sub-3-hour marathons or maintaining a running streak for a decade. Instead, it's the narrative of an ordinary runner who laces up their shoes, steps out of the door, relishes the joy of running, but has also experienced their fair share of setbacks along the way. It's about overcoming obstacles and having faith in yourself.Just Run is a memoir motivated by Merili Freear's discovery of running during the Covid-19 lockdown in April 2020. Since then, she has run many thousands of miles, including two marathons and two ultra marathons. It reflects on all the highs and lows that come with running, showing how running helps to silence her inner gremlins and tackle whatever life throws at her. Cementing the notion that nearly anyone can run, this is a book is for all types of runners, but particularly beginners and casual runners, as Merili shares how she created a sustainable running habit and combines this with practical tips and advice.Whether you're aiming for marathons, ultras, or you stick to 5ks, you are a runner, and that's truly awesome! Discover the transformative magic that unfolds when you lace up your shoes and decide to just run.
Just Run
This book isn't about achieving sub-3-hour marathons or maintaining a running streak for a decade. Instead, it's the narrative of an ordinary runner who laces up their shoes, steps out of the door, relishes the joy of running, but has also experienced their fair share of setbacks along the way. It's about overcoming obstacles and having faith in yourself.Just Run is a memoir motivated by Merili Freear's discovery of running during the Covid-19 lockdown in April 2020. Since then, she has run many thousands of miles, including two marathons and two ultra marathons. It reflects on all the highs and lows that come with running, showing how running helps to silence her inner gremlins and tackle whatever life throws at her. Cementing the notion that nearly anyone can run, this is a book is for all types of runners, but particularly beginners and casual runners, as Merili shares how she created a sustainable running habit and combines this with practical tips and advice.Whether you're aiming for marathons, ultras, or you stick to 5ks, you are a runner, and that's truly awesome! Discover the transformative magic that unfolds when you lace up your shoes and decide to just run.
Don’t Crush the Eggs in Your Armpit
The beauty of Athletics is that it has something to suit virtually everyone and it is an accessible sport in which performances can all be measured and recorded. As Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympics, said, "The important thing in life is not the triumph, but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered, but to have fought well."Awareness of the efforts of others within an event and those competing for the same team, be it school, club or beyond, can stimulate team spirit and lead to long-term friendships.The seeds for this book were sown many moons ago, when an eager group of Loughborough PE students were riveted to every word of the legendary National Coach Geoff Dyson. Full of well-researched technical expertise, he concluded with a strange but true statement, "You can't have pole vaulters without poles. Now go back to your hinterlands and spread the Gospel!" It is hardly surprising that some of his audience left mildly confused.
When there is hope, there is glory
There is hope, there is glory, tells the story of Dallas Anderson. A boy who works hard in the pursuit of his dream, but faces great odds to get him to quit.
The Complete Runner’s Day-By-Day Log 12-Month 2025 Planner Calendar
The best-selling runner's planner for decades delivers motivation, inspiration, and accessible features for tracking progress, setting goals, and recording milestones across the year. Author and coach Matt Fitzgerald has devised custom training plans, led intensive personal run clinics, and written numerous books on all aspects of running. In the Complete Runner's Day-by-Day Log 2025 Calendar, he brings that expertise and passion to this inspirational and practical planner, beloved by generations of track stars, morning joggers, and ultra-marathoners alike. Features include: - Page size: 6.6" x 9.4" (13.2" x 9.4" open) - Spiral bound - Sturdy soft cover - Calendar lays flat when open - Printed on FSC certified paper with soy-based ink - 12-month planner: January-December 2025 - Generous grid space for notes, appointments, and reminders - Monthly and weekly planning pages - Space to add your own lists, goals, and important dates - Extra pages at back for notes, goals, and more - Year-at-a-glance pages for 2024, 2025, and 2026 - Official major world holidays and observances - 2025 edition features an all-new customizable race preparation timeline - Features monthly essays, weekly tips, and full color photos for all-season inspiration.
The Race Against Time
'In The Race Against Time, Askwith touches upon something larger than simply running or sport - he helps us to see ourselves ... Both inspiring and moving' - Adharanand Finn, author of Running with the Kenyans A quest for the secrets of happy, healthy whole-life running, and how runners can keep enjoying their sport, whatever their age What do you do when the sport that has been your lifeline to physical and mental well-being starts to slip away from you? Richard Askwith, a life-long running enthusiast, was sunk in mid-life despair. Plagued by injuries and demoralised by failing strength and speed, he was on the point of giving up for good. Then he came across the remarkable world of late-life athletics, and resolved to find out more. The result is a thrilling, life-affirming quest for the secrets of the happy few who keep on running all through life's later decades, culminating in a life-changing adventure at the World Masters Athletics Championships. It's a resounding message of hope for any runner who has felt their joy in their sport being undermined by age. Colourful, informative and inspiring, The Race Against Time is a story of cold science and heart-warming resilience; of champions and also-rans; of sprinting centenarians and forty-something super-athletes barely touched by age. Its heroes are experts and enthusiasts - scientists, coaches, runners - from many countries, each with a different story to tell. What unites them is a single belief: that you don't have to take growing old lying down. This is a book for anyone who has ever felt the healing power of running. It is both a very personal account of one man's journey from despair to hope, and an exhilarating guide, explaining how timely adjustments to lifestyle and training can slow the progress of physiological decay, while sheer human spirit can, if you are lucky, keep you running happily and healthily, all the way into extreme old age.
Runhundred
What's Left When There's Nothing Left?If you've ever asked yourself this profound question in the crucible of an ultramarathon, then Runhundred speaks directly to you. It is precisely what Chris Zehetleitner contemplates, when everything starts falling apart during the challenge of his life, the Western States Endurance Run - a 100-mile trail race in the grueling heat and remote wilderness of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California.How to Run an Ultramarathon: With Your HeartIn Runhundred, Chris's painful realization becomes your own. Ultramarathons are not mastered through mere numbers, meticulously planned strategies, or predictive calculations. When the path gets tough, you, too, will learn to switch off your mind and run with your heart. Chris's hard-earned epiphany not only changed the course of his race, but also holds the power to transform your life, just as it did for him.A Genuine Journey for RunnersThis is far from being just another self-congratulatory runner's tale or a generic guidebook that leaves you hanging when the going gets tough. Runhundred offers an unfiltered, authentic account of what ultrarunning truly means to you, the runner questing for something beyond the sport. It's about finding deep enrichment in every stride, about confronting self-doubts, summoning courage, enduring setbacks, and savoring accomplishments. A testament to unwavering dedication and the blossoming of your own confidence.Adventure Awaits, Even If You're New to UltrarunningWhether you're an experienced ultrarunner or someone considering your first step into the world of long-distance running, Runhundred is your guide to unraveling the heart of ultrarunning. Join Chris as he takes you from the moment of winning the highly competitive race entry lottery, through his thorough preparation, and ultimately, to the electrifying execution of the oldest and most iconic 100-miler in the world, The Western States Endurance Run.Dive Deep into Western States 100Runhundred pays tribute to the enduring legacy of The Western States Endurance Run, sharing its captivating essence and unparalleled history in meticulous detail. This is an adventure that spans decades, and now, you have the chance to live it through the pages of this extraordinary book.Runhundred is for you. The one seeking the soul of ultrarunning.
From Zero to Ironman Triathlon
Approaching middle-age, putting on weight and brand new to the sport of triathlon, I went from a short sprint triathlon to Ironman in four months.With three sports; gear selection, nutrition and training plans are key to your success and in my case required detailed research and consultation. What I found was that much of the material available already assumed a certain level of knowledge or capability, or was just too broad to be of practical use. This book is about practical leanings, tips and advice for beginners or those new to the sport of triathlon and helping set them up for success. This book tells the story of my journey including such things as the look of disbelief and responses from family, friends and work colleagues when they heard I was going to do an Ironman, saying things like "You know you have to be fit to do that?" and "I really don't think its a good idea, why would you put your body through that" through to getting the wetsuit shop to actually sell him a wetsuit, not believing he was capable of swimming in the first place, let alone doing an Ironman, along with all the tips, recommendations and advice he gained along the way. When you decide to take on an Ironman, the financial and time investment is significant so you really don't want to slip up due to mechanical or bio-mechanical failure. Fortune definitely favors the prepared when it comes to doing an Ironman. Read this book to understand why the Ironman triathlon is a heart rate day, understand the arguments for electronic gears on a tribike, find out how many grams of carbs you need per hour and where best to find them, race prep on the day and how best to set up your training plan and monitor it. I have tried to share all the things I believe helped make this journey from zero to Ironman in 4 months possible. The Ironman is an extreme athletic event including a 3,8km swim, 180km cycle and 42km run. You will move 226km in a single day and are unlikely to be able to do this in any training session prior. If you prepare properly both mentally and physically, anything is possible. This book is about hopefully getting you set up in the best possible way and helping you make Ironman a pleasure to participate in, as well as a success.
The Healing Power of Running
In her book, The Healing Power of Running, Jennifer Bonn describes how running saved her mentally, physically and spiritually, and she has put together stories of other runners as a testament to how running heals. Jennifer also wants readers to realize how accessible running is, and that everyone can adjust it to fit different goals and needs. Running can make you feel powerful, peaceful and hopeful, and the running community makes everyone feel accepted. The book also includes instructions on how to start a healing journey through running."The Healing Power of Running is a book of realistic and actual events that can occur in anyone's life at any given point. It explains ways that running has helped others strive and be successful in healing, whether it is physically or mentally. I found myself laughing, crying and thinking, "Hmm... I need to do this!" It's empow竅ering and makes you want to RUN like there is no tomorrow. The best part is it makes you want to create a bond with strangers, who become family. Read the book, and you, too, will want to heal by running." -- Kim Turner, Aircraft mechanic III-gen-mods"Jennifer Bonn writes an extremely helpful, energetic and therapeutic book on the challenges and rewards of running. The stories and examples, shared by the runners - with perfect notes about their journeys - will help both beginners and seasoned runners; Bonn's own running experiences alone are worth the read. She finds easy ways to explain how running can become addictive and life-changing. I'll become a healthier person, and possibly a better runner, just by reading it. The tips, guidance and instructions are what most of us could use in life, and it can be applied anywhere." -- Hal Cottingham, Director of operations, Global Technology Services
Norseman 2003-2023
The spectacular journey of the ultimate triathlon in the world It has been 20 years since the first edition of Norseman. This book will take you through its development from a crazy idea to becoming a valuable and sustainable focus that shapes the future for other races, events, and athletes worldwide. You will learn about its history, behind-the-scenes happenings, and why Norseman is known as the toughest triathlon in the world. This book will provide you with everything you need to know about the challenging course, the people behind it, and how to secure a spot. Furthermore, you will get to know some of the athletes who have contributed to the race's history, as well as a summary of all the finishers in the race's history.
The Healing Power of Running
In her book, The Healing Power of Running, Jennifer Bonn describes how running saved her mentally, physically and spiritually, and she has put together stories of other runners as a testament to how running heals. Jennifer also wants readers to realize how accessible running is, and that everyone can adjust it to fit different goals and needs. Running can make you feel powerful, peaceful and hopeful, and the running community makes everyone feel accepted. The book also includes instructions on how to start a healing journey through running."The Healing Power of Running is a book of realistic and actual events that can occur in anyone's life at any given point. It explains ways that running has helped others strive and be successful in healing, whether it is physically or mentally. I found myself laughing, crying and thinking, "Hmm... I need to do this!" It's empow竅ering and makes you want to RUN like there is no tomorrow. The best part is it makes you want to create a bond with strangers, who become family. Read the book, and you, too, will want to heal by running." -- Kim Turner, Aircraft mechanic III-gen-mods "Jennifer Bonn writes an extremely helpful, energetic and therapeutic book on the challenges and rewards of running. The stories and examples, shared by the runners - with perfect notes about their journeys - will help both beginners and seasoned runners; Bonn's own running experiences alone are worth the read. She finds easy ways to explain how running can become addictive and life-changing. I'll become a healthier person, and possibly a better runner, just by reading it. The tips, guidance and instructions are what most of us could use in life, and it can be applied anywhere." -- Hal Cottingham, Director of operations, Global Technology Services
Our Walls
This book is about the challenges of racing and the pain of living. It is also about the glory of the finish line both literally and figuratively. Ironman triathlete and childhood cancer advocate, Dana-Susan Crews shares a small look into how both sports and cancer shaped her and led her to her life's purpose.
One More Step
"Sometimes you need that little extra motivation from others who have been there. This book can push you that extra mile!"-Amby Burfoot, author of The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life One More Step is an engaging collection of the best quotations from world-class runners, coaches, celebrities, philosophers, and everyday people with wisdom, inspiration, or a bit of humor to share. Together, they're sure to entertain you and help you find the motivation to head out the door and down the road to your next great run. Here are a few examples: No matter how slow I run, I'm still faster than my couch.-Anonymous Success isn't how far you got, but the distance you traveled from where you started.-Steve Prefontaine There are clubs you can't belong to, neighborhoods you can't live in, schools you can't get into, but the roads are always open.-Nike ad The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.-John Bingham
Championship Training For The 300 Meter & 400 Meter Hurdles
A special book designed to coaches, parents and athletes, better understand both the 300 meter and 400 meter hurdle events. You have found your personal mentor in Track & Field Training. Gain or expand your knowledge utilizing Coach Steve Silvey's many years of track and field coaching experience. Coach Silvey has produced 2 Olympic Medalist in the 400 Meter hurdles and a World Champion in the 400 Meter hurdles. This is his finest and largest hurdle book ever produced with over 235 pages of important coaching information and sample workouts. Let Coach Steve Silvey share his coaching secrets that have produced many national championship teams and athletes. Coach Silvey has coached for the University of Arkansas, University of Oregon, Blinn College, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University and the Zambia Olympic Team. This book comes with a detailed 300 Meter & 400 Meter Hurdle Training workouts and numerous articles on track, nutrition & much more.
The Boston Marathon Handbook
In a reverent yet tongue-in-cheek style, The Boston Marathon Handbook educates and entertains in equal measure. Marc W. Pollina presents us with the definitive field guide to the Boston Marathon for participants, aspirants on the cusp of participating, and athletes who dream of participating. The Boston Marathon Handbook features tips on getting in, training, navigating Boston and the runners' expo, racing through each town, celebrating after the finish, shaking off the post-race blues, and figuring out what challenge to pursue next in one entertaining package.
Lonely Planet Epic Runs of North America
The ultimate book of running adventures across North America featuring 200 epic routes from city circuits to off-road trails plus amazing running stories from celebrated athletes.Discover tales of 50 incredible runs plus a further 150 awesome running trip ideas from easy-going jogs to one-of-a-kind challenges. Epic Runs of North America takes travelers across the US, Canada, and the Caribbean to experience heart-pounding trails that are a tonic for the mind, soul - and legs! Inside Epic Runs of North America: 50 first-person accounts of running routes, races and trails plus 150 suggestions of similar runs to experienceRemarkable storiesfrom celebrated athletes and writers offering personal insights into runs they've completed including Mark Remy, Hannah Selinger, Jinghuah Liu Tervalon, Stephanie Case, Alison Mariella D矇sir, Barbara Noe Kennedy, Brendan Sainsbury, Brian Metzler, Charlie Engle, Matt Phillips, and moreChallenge level grading for each run varies from easy for running newbies, harder for runners seeking a challenge, and epic for seasoned racersBreathtaking photography that brings each run to life and inspires readers to explore the worldExpert information, maps and practical details on where to start and finish your run, total distance, how to get there, what to take, where to stay, and things to knowBeautiful and vibrant book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross MurrayFeatured runs include the Boston Marathon; the National Mall in Washington DC; the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon; the Martin Goodman Waterfront Trail of Toronto; the Reggae Marathon in Jamaica; and many more This book is a must-have for readers in search of new running experiences in North America, and makes the perfect gift for anyone who loves to explore the great outdoors with a spring in their step.
Trailblazing
"Congratulations Jenson for sharing your story, because running is not a sport; it's a lifestyle, and the marathon a journey of liberation and self-discovery that we all should go on. I know this book will inspire many to have the courage to try." Robert de Castella AO MBE, Australian former world champion marathon runner and Olympian"I hope Jenson's story will give you the motivation to take ownership of your health and embark on your own running journey." Nancy Jiang, New Zealand mountain running championTHE ELIXIR OF YOUTHSTARTS AT YOUR FEET.What happens when you combine a demanding career in medicine, a busy family life, a penchant for chocolate, and a sedentary lifestyle? You get the Fat Doc.After the birth of his third child, healthy ageing and longevity specialist Dr Jenson Mak decided he wanted to live to see his children grow up. But obesity, high blood pressure, and elevated stress levels meant he was on the fast track to an early grave.In a bid to prolong his life, Jenson turned to running, and the transformation from the Fat Doc to the Run Doc began. As he discovered, the journey from subhealth to vitality is a marathon, not a sprint.From struggling to run 100 metres without collapsing to competing in the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, one of the most challenging ultramarathons in the world, the Run Doc knows how to push himself to his limits - and now he's sharing his journey, advice, and wisdom with the world.In Trailblazing you'll learn: How to live a long and vibrant life through aerobic exerciseThe power of progression over perfectionTricks to overcoming life's biggest obstaclesThe beauty of the flow state and how to attain itExclusive Run Doc techniques for training and competingWhy we're born to run!Are you ready to take control of your health, vitality and longevity through running? Then put on your running shoes - because your journey to a long and vibrant life starts now.therundoc.com.aufacebook.com/rundoc2runinstagram.com/the_run_doc
Untethered
If you want a fairy tale ending, read Snow White. If you want to know what it's like to dream big, fail hard, get up again, and feel crushing defeat even as you finally taste victory-UNTETHERED is for you.After his 2018 Trans Canada run crashes and burns, four-time champion ultrarunner Dave Proctor returns with a fierce resolve to conquer 7000+ kilometres, a 30-year-old record and his own personal demons. This raw yet frequently hilarious real-life adventure takes you on a wild rollercoaster of grit, willpower, sacrifice and suffering, punctuated by the steep mountain roads, terrifying near-misses, crushing fatigue, fraying relationships and fleeting joy that were his life for 67 days, 10 hours and 27 minutes-followed by a devastating aftermath.This raw yet frequently hilarious real-life adventure takes you on a wild rollercoaster of grit, willpower, sacrifice and suffering, punctuated by the steep mountain roads, terrifying near-misses, crushing fatigue, fraying relationships and fleeting joy that were his life for 67 days, 10 hours and 27 minutes-followed by a devastating aftermath.
Running Injury Roadmap
The Running Injury Roadmap is a tool to help you look at your behavior, apply your knowledge of training and make some simple changes and daily commitments to return to running faster. I wrote this for you because most of what I do with runners isn't magical. Most of training isn't really complicated. Most of healing isn't really complicated.If you want to succeed in accelerating your injury recovery, you need to apply everything that works in your training. Just take all the stuff you know about training, apply it to healing and get back to running. This book will show you how.
How to Sprint
This book provides tips and advice on how to sprint faster. It covers techniques for proper form, breathing, and training. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sprinter, there's something in here for you!This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Athletics in the Nordic Countries
In the edited collection Athletics in the Nordic Countries, scholars from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden explore historical developments and current phenomena in the sport of athletics (track and field). The chapters provide insight into sport officials, events, and athletes from the Nordic countries that have shaped the international athletics scene. The authors identify the leading role of sport leaders from Scandinavia in the foundation years and highlight how athletics' events held in the region were milestones in the transformation of the sport. Athletics' international governing body World Athletics was founded in Sweden in 1912 as the International Amateur Athletic Federation. Seventy years later, Finland hosted the first World Athletics Championships in Helsinki in 1983. In between those turning points, Nordic officials and athletes promoted significant changes in athletics, and their innovative approaches continue to shape the development of the sport until today
Looks Like We're Running
"Was running a marathon with my wife a smart idea? Certainly not. We had two kids under the age of three and demanding jobs in tech. However, being smart was not my main concern. In our 4-year marriage, she'd been a rock. She nursed me through leukemia. She picked me up from rehab and drove me to AA. Now, she wanted to run the Disney Marathon. So be it. I signed up like two sports bras, extra supportive!" Looks Like We're Running is a humorous story about failing badly and getting better. Can running save a person's life? Can it improve a marriage? Overcome an addiction? Each year, nearly 16 million Americans attempt a marathon. Nearly every one of them is just a regular person fighting to discover a better version of themself. Looks Like We're Running is for that person. It was written by that person. This book contains guidance on training, gear, nutrition and recovery, but most importantly, it is a testimony of the marathon's number one lesson: How to keep going.Dustin Riedesel first attempted running three months after completing chemotherapy for leukemia. He started running seriously eight months later while in a rehab facility for alcohol abuse. Since running began, he lost weight, improved his marriage and friendships, earned freedom from addiction, had two children, bought a new home, received a promotion at work, and finally, wrote this book to serve as a companion for anyone seeking similar outcomes in their life.Can moving your body for extended periods of time really give you all that? There's one sure-fire way to find out. Put on some shoes. Get out the door. Looks like you're running.
All You Need Is Rhythm & Grit
An infectiously positive and inclusive guide to running, from everyone's favourite Apple Fitness+ and Nike trainer, Coach Cory Wharton-Malcolm. "Everything Wharton-Malcolm does has the aim of helping people achieve the best version of themselves."--Evening Standard Think running isn't for you? Cory Wharton-Malcolm challenges this idea head-on with this joyful love letter to running and a motivational guide for everyone. Advocating running as an inclusive and community-focused activity, Cory shows us how to celebrate the incredible mind-body connection by getting your sneakers on and starting your running journey from the couch to the end of the road and beyond. Sharing stories of his own mental and physical health challenges and the way running--both alone and with track buddies--lifted him up, All You Need is Rhythm and Grit includes advice on gear, running routes, pacing, good beats, and the will to start . . . and keep going. Cory believes you don't have to be a tall and slim superhuman to run and feel good doing it! For anyone who thinks running isn't for them, here is a vibrant and inclusive guide to one of the most egalitarian sports for people of all genders, all bodies, all identities, and every class and color.
What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas : The Perfect Christmas Gift
Marathon
This book will guide you through everything you need to run your first marathon. You will learn how to choose the right equipment, what to eat to keep your body in the best shape, the best exercises to do to make you stronger and more flexible, how to stay injury-free when you run, how to choose your marathon and what to do on the day. There's also a six-month training schedule that will gradually build up the miles, work on your strength and speed and push your endurance abilities, slowly but surely transforming you from complete novice to long-distance runner. Here's a preview of what's inside...What is a marathonA brief history of the marathonEssential information to get you startedA 26 week training planChoosing the correct clothing & footwearStaying motivatedRace day preparationAnd much more!Discover the moments of doubt and the surges of determination that define the marathoner's journey. From the first exhilarating strides to the triumphant crossing of the finish line, "marathon dreams" celebrates the dedication, commitment, and sheer willpower that turn ordinary individuals into marathon legends.
An Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Success
An athletic trainer is a licensed and certified professional who works in the field of sports training and coaching. The roles and responsibilities of an athletic trainer are manifold. These encompass the prevention and treatment of bone and muscle injuries, management of rehabilitation programs, creation of exercise, training and fitness modules, and the organization of various training programs. An athlete is susceptible to a range of injuries from a sprained ankle and injured toe to tennis elbow and dislocated shoulder. Athletic trainers are responsible for the management of such injuries and ensuring quick recovery. They devise extensive training programs, which incorporate diverse exercises for fitness, speed and stamina, such as squats, jumps, stamina building exercises, warm up and cool down exercises, stretching exercises, etc. to build strength and agility to give athletes a competitive advantage. Athletic trainers also coach young athletes and prepare them for diverse sports. They are employed in schools, universities and professional sports teams. This textbook provides comprehensive insights into the field of athletic training. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the diverse careers and specializations of this field. It aims to serve as an athletic trainer's guide to a successful career.
Shut Up and Run
Ultramarathoner, running coach, VP/Head Instructor at Peloton and Founder of Swagger Society, Robin Arz籀n, teaches you to "shut up and run" in her inspirational and interactive fitness guide/journal--now with a brand-new introduction by the author.For Robin Arz籀n, running isn't just a hobby, it's a lifestyle. With nearly 30 marathons and ultramarathons under her belt, running is Robin's sacred obsession, it's what connects her with the world outside her door, whether that's pounding the pavement of big city streets or traversing trails through quiet woods and fields. Shut Up and Run is Robin's love letter to the sport; written in her one-of-a-kind voice with big energy and style. It celebrates the excitement of running while offering tips, tricks, and visual motivation to help every runner cultivate miles of sweat, laughter, swagger, and friendship.A fitness manual, training program, and self-help guide in one, this gorgeous book--filled with anecdotes, stunning photography, and inspirational quotes--contains essential training tips for every level, like: Meditation and visualization techniques for race dayPractical gear recommendations, including what to look for in a running shoeInspirational playlists to help you get off that sofa and goExpertly designed training plans for every distance from 5k to an ultramarathonTried and true post-race recovery tipsLoaded with real-world advice and attitude, this practical guide--written by a runner for runners--will help you crush your next running goal in style.
The Runner’s Paradox
A paradox lies at the heart of distance running: we are born to run, yet we still need to learn to run. In understanding this paradox, we not only understand running, we also understand ourselves. The Runner's Paradox explores the depths of sensory, emotional, and physical experiences that distance running provides. Physiotherapist and former elite runner Mok Ying Rong offers an authentic perspective on the art of running. Learn how to identify and address dysfunctions in your running, from the way you think to the way you run. This indispensable resource shows you how to embrace the infiniteness of running. Deep dive into your consciousness, find your stride, and harness your potential. Proven, evidence-based techniques will encourage you to go farther, go faster, and stay pain-free-while rediscovering the joys of distance running. Get ready to run like you've never run before.
The Runner’s Paradox
A paradox lies at the heart of distance running: we are born to run, yet we still need to learn to run. In understanding this paradox, we not only understand running, we also understand ourselves. The Runner's Paradox explores the depths of sensory, emotional, and physical experiences that distance running provides. Physiotherapist and former elite runner Mok Ying Rong offers an authentic perspective on the art of running. Learn how to identify and address dysfunctions in your running, from the way you think to the way you run. This indispensable resource shows you how to embrace the infiniteness of running. Deep dive into your consciousness, find your stride, and harness your potential. Proven, evidence-based techniques will encourage you to go farther, go faster, and stay pain-free-while rediscovering the joys of distance running. Get ready to run like you've never run before.
Looks Like We’re Running
"Was running a marathon with my wife a smart idea? Certainly not. We had two kids under the age of three and demanding jobs in tech. However, being smart was not my main concern. In our 4-year marriage, she'd been a rock. She nursed me through leukemia. She picked me up from rehab and drove me to AA. Now, she wanted to run the Disney Marathon. So be it. I signed up like two sports bras, extra supportive!" Looks Like We're Running is a humorous story about failing badly and getting better. Can running save a person's life? Can it improve a marriage? Overcome an addiction? Each year, nearly 16 million Americans attempt a marathon. Nearly every one of them is just a regular person fighting to discover a better version of themself. Looks Like We're Running is for that person. It was written by that person. This book contains guidance on training, gear, nutrition and recovery, but most importantly, it is a testimony of the marathon's number one lesson: How to keep going.Dustin Riedesel first attempted running three months after completing chemotherapy for leukemia. He started running seriously eight months later while in a rehab facility for alcohol abuse. Since running began, he lost weight, improved his marriage and friendships, earned freedom from addiction, had two children, bought a new home, received a promotion at work, and finally, wrote this book to serve as a companion for anyone seeking similar outcomes in their life.Can moving your body for extended periods of time really give you all that? There's one sure-fire way to find out. Put on some shoes. Get out the door. Looks like you're running.
Triathlon Unleashed
"Triathlon Unleashed: Your Ultimate Guide to Conquer the Swim, Bike, Run" is your go-to resource for mastering the exhilarating world of triathlon. Whether you're a beginner or aiming to enhance your performance, this comprehensive guide equips you with expert advice, training plans, and insider tips. Dive into the water with confidence, harness speed and power on the bike, and conquer the run with endurance and mental fortitude. Beyond the physical aspects, you'll discover the secrets to mental resilience, race preparation, nutrition, and more. Unleash your full triathlon potential and embrace the remarkable journey of becoming a triathlete. Let's dive in and conquer the triathlon challenge together!
The Run of Life
What do you desperately want to achieve in running, in sport, in life? How do you identify the summit that your passion is driving you towards? How do you harness that passion's remarkable power? How do you plan your path towards that towering achievement? Why should motivation not be a problem? How do you overcome setbacks? How can YOU reach your mountaintop?International ultrarunner and coach Steve Till analyses his own experiences, inspirations and beliefs - as well as those of sportspeople of all standards - to trace how they have shaped and empowered his remarkably long and wide-ranging career, in an exploration of goal-setting, motivation, resilience and achievement, to create a book that is a must-read for runners at any level, and indeed all of us who try and make the best of our abilities in any walk - or run - of life.Steve has competed in 100km and 24-hour events for his country, won medals in national championships, run more than 100 marathons, over 500 parkruns, and is a Centurion, having race walked 100 miles in less than 24 hours. His hard-won insights and moving examples can help you to harness your passion, identify your mountaintop, plan your ascent, overcome any setbacks and finally reach your personal summit.Primarily about running but directly applicable to any challenge, The Run of Life explores what it takes to identify the right goal - the one that excites your passion - to plan for its achievement, to overcome any setbacks and to prepare yourself for the ultimate test. It does this by examining Steve's own journey from coming last in university cross country races to running for Great Britain and Northern Ireland in ultrarunning events, and the experiences of dozens of other runners, sportspeople and those who strive in any arena. There are lessons here, but it's not preaching. It is more about ideas, interest and inspiration.
Multidirectional Speed in Sport
During field- and court-based sports, players are continually required to perceive their environment within a match and select and perform the most appropriate action to achieve their immediate goal within that match instance. This ability is commonly known as agility, considered a vital quality in such sports and may incorporate a variety of locomotion and instantaneous actions.Multidirectional speed is a global term to describe the competency and capacity to perform such actions: accelerate, decelerate, change direction, and ultimately maintain speed in multiple directions and movements within the context of sports-specific scenarios, encompassing agility, speed, and many other related qualities. Multidirectional speed in sport depends on a multitude of factors, including perceptual-cognitive abilities, physical qualities, and the technical ability to perform the previously mentioned actions.Multidirectional Speed in Sport: Research to Application reviews the science of multidirectional speed and translates this information into real-world application in order to provide a resource for practitioners to develop multidirectional speed with athletes, bringing together knowledge from a wealth of world-leading researchers and applied practitioners in the area of speed and agility to provide a complete resource to assist practitioners in designing effective multidirectional speed development programmes.This text is critical reading for undergraduate and graduate sports science students, all individuals involved in training athletes (e.g. coaches, physiotherapists, athletic trainers), and researchers in the field of sports science and sports medicine.
Slow AF Run Club
A practical guide and a celebration of running for runners of all sizes and athletic ability, from the founder of the Slow AF Run Club. Ten years ago, Martinus Evans got some stern advice from his doctor: "Lose weight or die." First defensive, but then defiant, Evans vowed that day to run a marathon, though his doctor thought he was crazy. Since then, Evans has run eight marathons and hundreds of other distances in his 300-something pound body, created his own devoted running community, and has been featured on the cover of Runner's World. This book is a blueprint for those who may not fit the image of a "traditional" runner--that is, someone who is larger in size, less athletic, out of shape, or dealing with any kind of health issue that slows them down--to feel empowered to lace up their shoes and embrace the body they have right now. As Evans says, the incredible benefits of running--better sleep, strong muscles and bones, better cardiovascular and mental health, and a sense of community--can and should be available to all of us. This practical handbook contains specialized advice to make getting started less intimidating, covering everything from gear and nutrition to training schedules, recovery tips, races (it's okay to come in DFL! [i.e., dead f*cking last]), and finding a running group. Full of essential advice and humor from a former newbie who fell off a treadmill on his first run (literally), The Slow AF Run Club is for anyone who wants to pick up running for the sheer joy of it.
HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Running
If you want to learn how to run cross country, build endurance, improve nutrition, and compete in cross country races, then check out HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Running.HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Running is a comprehensive resource that provides everything you need to know to become a successful cross country runner. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or an experienced runner seeking to improve your performance, this guide has something to offer. With 101 tips, the guide covers a wide range of topics, including the basics of cross country running, creating a training plan, developing proper form and technique, and incorporating cross-training into your routine. It also provides guidance on how to stay motivated and overcome common obstacles such as injury and burnout.The guide is written by a knowledgeable expert who has firsthand experience in cross country running and has worked with athletes of all levels. The tips are practical and actionable, designed to help you achieve your goals and improve your performance. With its logical and structured approach, HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Running is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to excel in this challenging and rewarding sport. Whether you're a casual jogger or a competitive racer, this guide will help you unlock your full potential and reach your running goals.Check out HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Running to learn how to run cross country, build Endurance, improve nutrition, and compete in cross country races.About the AuthorElliott Redcay is a passionate and dedicated cross country runner with a wealth of experience in the sport. He has competed at the high school level and has helped coach and train runners of all ages and skill levels. In just one season, he was able to drop his 5k time from 19 minutes to an impressive 16:43. With his extensive knowledge and expertise, Elliott has created a comprehensive and practical guide to help others achieve their own running goals. His tips and strategies are based on personal experience and proven training methods, making him a trusted source for anyone looking to improve their cross country running performance.HowExpert publishes quick how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
One More Step
Bonner Paddock grew up just wanting to be ordinary. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age eleven, he guarded the truth about his health, building a normal life and keeping his secret from everyone-most of all himself-for the next eighteen years. But the sudden death of a friend's young son due to cerebral palsy forced Bonner to reevaluate who he was and spurred him to pursue one breathtaking experience after another. This pushed him to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro-the tallest free-standing mountain in the world-and to pursue the ultimate adventure: the Ironman triathlon in Kona, Hawaii, the hardest race on earth. Along the way he forged a renewed bond with his family and launched a foundation to help disabled children around the world.One More Step is a gripping New York Times bestselling story of human perseverance that demonstrates how our lives are not defined by limits, but by the moments and lessons that push us past them.
The Race That Changed Running
How the ultra marathon around Mont Blanc turned trail running into a mega sport Twenty years ago, a small band a runners came up with an idea: hold a race around the Alps' highest peak, covering more than 100 miles through Italy, France and Switzerland. They expected a few crazy souls. Instead more than 700 runners showed up. Running was changed forever. This is the improbable story of how Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) became one of the world's great sporting events even as it set new limits of human endurance. It is a story of how world's best runners, in the historic home of mountain adventures, brought about a revolution in running that has been felt across the globe. For this unbiased and inside look at the past, present and future of the UTMB, author and trail runner Doug Mayer, was given unfettered access to the UTMB archives, and spoke to more than 100 people, from race organizers and winners, to experts and scientists, to those who love the UTMB, and even those who hate it. The result is a book with more than 200 photos, maps and infographics that is the most comprehensive perspective into trail running's greatest race.
COZ-A Story of One on the Run
A Story of One on the RunI've decided to tell stories of my life because people keep asking me about growing up in Australia (and other places). So I've decided to write it down. I haven't a clue, but here goes.One's life is linear-there's no choice-but the wanderings and curves of memory is never straight. Memories are often displayed like a dream. Thoughts come and leave in a moment as others linger on making us wonder what was going on at the time.The autobiography of Robert Cozens. His life revealed in running.
The Middle Distances
Focused on the drama in the lives of 'ordinary' high school runners rather than just the team elites, The Middle Distances is a blend of narratives about their three seasons of a running year and vignettes of past West Genesee competitors and others who helped shape the traditions of Wildcats distance running.
Outrunning Age
Do you ever wonder how to handle the changes that getting older brings?Learn how one woman found her own answers Melinda Walsh started running at age 37 as her first marriage was ending. By 55, she'd embraced a new life as a runner, and found love again with a wonderful man. As 60 approached-having never tackled more than a 5K-she set a goal of completing a half marathon.However, no matter how many miles she ran, she couldn't outrun her self-criticism. Fears about not being a "real runner" and being "too old" plagued her. As she encountered more than a few setbacks, including a disastrous flood and an unexpected injury, Melinda learned to challenge her self-imposed limitations, build resilience, and come to terms with what it means to grow older, propelling her to not only finish the race, but to finally listen to the voice of self-love. Told with suspense, vulnerability, and humor, Outrunning Age is the inspirational and relatable story of one woman's journey to overcoming the biggest obstacle-herself-in the ultimate race to find courage and self-acceptance.
The Humiliation Tour
"I love this story and wish it for everybody."BILL RODGERS, American Marathon LegendThe Tall Tale of Billy BallIn this humorously poignant coming-of-age story, a star high school cross-country runner finds himself the subject of a humiliating life. Billy, entangled in a web of bureaucratic idiocy and in trouble with the law, enters into a quirky and tumultuous relationship with his attorney, and later with a saucy pink-haired co-worker, only to discover his empty pursuits mask his real struggles and the angst of growing up. Percolating within him, he comes to realize the one true love of his life-his childhood best friend. He uncovers his athletic potential with her support, and the haunts of an ancestor who had a similar gift. Through his great grandfather's story-one of unfinished business played out during the Great Depression-Billy is led back to race on the world's grandest stage...Boston.
We Share the Sun
An enlightening biography and gripping sports narrative that takes us behind the scenes into the lives of some of the world's most elite runners in Kenya and their coach, Patrick Sang. "I highly recommend this book." --Meb Keflezighi At a secluded training camp in Kaptagat, Kenya, a small town nearly 8,000 feet above sea level in the Great Rift Valley, three-dozen world-class runners, including Olympic champions, world record holders and the fastest marathoner of all-time, share simple dormitory-style rooms and endure grueling workouts six days a week. These determined, devoted, and selfless runners are who they are because of a man named Patrick Sang. One of the greatest--and least-heralded coaches in the sport--Sang is described by his athletes as a "life coach." In We Share the Sun, Sarah Gearhart takes us inside this high-octane world of elites of which few are even aware of and even fewer have ever seen. We are immersed in Sang's remarkable story, from his college days in the US to winning an Olympic medal in the steeplechase, and his journey to become a man who redefines what coaching means. There is no singular secret to athletic success, but, as readers will learn, Sang's holistic philosophy is like no other approach in the world. It is rooted in developing athletes who can navigate the pressures of elite competition--and life itself. In these pages, we explore Sang's influence on his athletes -- including his unique and longstanding relationship with marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge -- as they prepared for the delayed Tokyo Olympics and other competitions. We witness the remarkable recovery of two-time New York City Marathon champion Geoffrey Kamworor after a freak accident as he strove to earn his first Olympic medal. And we follow one of the world's most dominant mid-distance runners, Faith Kipyegon, as she attempted a historic repeat title in the 1,500 meters three years after the birth of her first child. We Share the Sun brings forth the remarkable lives and stories of East African runners, whose stories are seldom shared. Through Gearhart's vivid prose, we experience the richness that exists in Kenya as we come as close as we possibly can to running alongside a current and future generation of elites--and the man who molds them into champions.
A Runner’s Guide 2
A Runner's Guide 2 is a collection on of short articles on various aspects of running participation and athletic preparation. Chapters are designed to be short, thought-provoking reads drawn from scientific research, academic study and personal observation on. A wide range of topics are discussed that span the spectrum of time from initial youth involvement to career longevity. It is hoped this text will be as entertaining as it is informative.
Running
In Running, former NCAA Division I track athlete Lindsey A. Freeman presents the feminist and queer handbook of running that she always wanted but could never find. For Freeman, running is full of joy, desire, and indulgence in the pleasure and weirdness of having a body. It allows for a space of freedom-to move and be moved. Through tender storytelling of a lifetime wearing running shoes, Freeman considers injury and recovery, what it means to run as a visibly queer person, and how the release found in running comes from a desire to touch something that cannot be accessed when still. Running invites us to run through life, legging it out the best we can with heart and style.
Running
In Running, former NCAA Division I track athlete Lindsey A. Freeman presents the feminist and queer handbook of running that she always wanted but could never find. For Freeman, running is full of joy, desire, and indulgence in the pleasure and weirdness of having a body. It allows for a space of freedom--to move and be moved. Through tender storytelling of a lifetime wearing running shoes, Freeman considers injury and recovery, what it means to run as a visibly queer person, and how the release found in running comes from a desire to touch something that cannot be accessed when still. Running invites us to run through life, legging it out the best we can with heart and style.
HowExpert Guide to Triathlons
If you want to learn how to train, race, and succeed in triathlons as a triathlete, then check out HowExpert Guide to Triathlons.Imagine spending months or years dedicated to a specific goal and the euphoria associated with the moment when the work has paid off. That is a feeling unlike any other and exactly how it feels to cross the finish line of a triathlon. However, crossing that line is not happenstance. The outcome is reflective of months of hard work and requires a process and a plan that can be difficult to navigate without knowing where to start.HowExpert Guide to Triathlons simplifies the process and serves as a guide to developing the athletic acumen necessary to excel at your next or first triathlon. Topics covered include comprehensive tips on essential gear, how to structure training, how to eat and recover, basic technical advice, and much more. Not only will you learn how to maximize athletic potential, but you will develop an understanding of how to embody the ethos of a triathlete. The mindset, the lifestyle, the health benefits, and the structure all pervade into everyday life, making triathletes some of the most well-rounded individuals. There is something here for all ability and experience levels. Whether you are looking to tackle your first sprint race or are already an Ironman, consider this THE resource for training, competing, and succeeding in triathlon. Check out HowExpert Guide to Triathlons to learn how to train, race, and succeed in triathlons as a triathlete.About the AuthorMax Stoneking is a current Doctor of Physical Therapy Student and an avid triathlete. He started swimming at the age of 7 and continued with the sport into the college ranks before getting a start in triathlon. Along the way, he got to experience the training and competition at the highest level of swimming which served as a foundation for understanding what it means to develop as an athlete. Since starting in the sport of triathlon, he has taken home numerous top age group finishes and aspires to compete at a level on par with other elite amateurs. He has also taken on roles as an assistant swimming coach at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States, and as an endurance coach for a small cohort of athletes in running and triathlon. Max is the epitome of a student of the sport and aims to relay that knowledge to athletes near and far.HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
