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 BallA star high school cross-country runner finds himself the subject of a humiliating life in this satirical comedy and coming-of-age story. Entangled in a web of bureaucratic idiocy and in trouble with the law, he 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.Seemingly washed up from competition, he reignites his athletic pursuits with the support of his childhood best friend and love interest, as well as the haunts of an ancestor who had a similar gift for running. Through his great grandfather's story-one of unfinished business played out during Prohibition and the Great Depression-Billy is led back to race on the world's grandest stage-the Boston Marathon.
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.
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.
Personal Best Running
Good racing doesn't just happen. It's a skill that must be honed with training and hard work. In Personal Best Running, Coach Mark Coogan shares his successful formula for running fast--while staying healthy and happy--without running taking over your life. Coach Coogan has excelled in running as both an athlete and coach, producing numerous Olympic and champion runners. His success is founded in his belief that long-term running success is impossible if you're not training and racing in the right environment and that running should never come at the expense of your overall physical or mental health. In addition to training strategies that will shave minutes off your time, Coach Coogan will also show you how to sleep and eat properly, surround yourself with supportive people, psychologically navigate setbacks and challenges, lower your injury risk, and have a life outside of running. Get the physical and psychological strategies needed to build an aerobic base, balance hard work and recovery, achieve good running form, and turn adversity into an advantage. Learn the importance of strengthening and warm-up exercises, and master running drills that will make you a stronger runner. Plus, access the 30 online video clips that showcase the exercises and drills in action. Coogan provides numerous training schedules for the mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon as well as schedules for running multiple races in a short period of time. For each distance, choose the length of training (from 6 weeks to 16 weeks) and weekly mileage range. The plans are supplemented with training and racing tips to help you better understand how to apply the concepts to your own running strategy. You'll also get a personal look at what successful runners do as Coach Coogan shares some of his own experiences as a runner and coach. And you'll draw plenty of motivation and inspiration from the athlete profiles of eight of his accomplished runners, including Drew Piazza, Alexi Pappas, and Elle St. Pierre. If you want to run better and race faster, now is your chance to train with Coach Coogan and Personal Best Running. 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. Note: A code for accessing online videos is included with all print books.
Barefoot Britain
Step into an adventure that set the country alight Anna McNuff had never run a mile without shoes on before. And yet, one British summer, she set off to run a (very) wiggly route from the Shetland Islands to London - on a mission to cover the distance of 100 marathons... in bare feet. Fuelled by a desire to push mind and body to the limit (and to drink tea, and eat biscuits), she zigzagged over rugged coastlines, through small villages, across windswept moors, along golden sandy beaches and even down the odd picturesque A-road. As the journey gathered pace, she was joined by thousands of other runners and soon learned that, even though she was (usually) the only one in bare feet, this was far from a solo journey. Barefoot Britain is warm-hearted, funny and painfully honest - featuring remote islands, big cities, kind strangers and setbacks-a-plenty. It's a story which reveals the messy reality of taking on a crazy idea and, above all, shows how one person's will to dig deep and carry on can encourage others to do the same.
Barefoot Britain
Step into an adventure that set the country alight Anna McNuff had never run a mile without shoes on before. And yet, one British summer, she set off to run a (very) wiggly route from the Shetland Islands to London - on a mission to cover the distance of 100 marathons... in bare feet. Fuelled by a desire to push mind and body to the limit (and to drink tea, and eat biscuits), she zigzagged over rugged coastlines, through small villages, across windswept moors, along golden sandy beaches and even down the odd picturesque A-road. As the journey gathered pace, she was joined by thousands of other runners and soon learned that, even though she was (usually) the only one in bare feet, this was far from a solo journey. Barefoot Britain is warm-hearted, funny and painfully honest - featuring remote islands, big cities, kind strangers and setbacks-a-plenty. It's a story which reveals the messy reality of taking on a crazy idea and, above all, shows how one person's will to dig deep and carry on can encourage others to do the same.
A Heart for Running
After years of growing overweight and out of shape, something had to change. The sport of running was my saving grace and within the span of two years I had dropped 25% of my body weight, while at the same time my running results improved dramatically.Then came a mind-bending shock that blindsided me, and everyone I know. As a 48 year old marathon runner on the verge of breaking the three hour barrier, I suddenly found myself lying on the floor after suffering a stroke brought on by an 11mm hole in my heart. The fallout from this episode was far reaching and linger to this day. However, so have the surprising running results ever since the surgery to repair it.The lessons learned from my life-threatening episode have been hugely beneficial in the quality of my life and of those around me. It shouldn't have taken a stroke for me to improve, but I was given a second chance and took hold of it with both hands.
A Heart for Running
After years of growing overweight and out of shape, something had to change. The sport of running was my saving grace and within the span of two years I had dropped 25% of my body weight, while at the same time my running results improved dramatically.Then came a mind-bending shock that blindsided me, and everyone I know. As a 48 year old marathon runner on the verge of breaking the three hour barrier, I suddenly found myself lying on the floor after suffering a stroke brought on by an 11mm hole in my heart. The fallout from this episode was far reaching and linger to this day. However, so have the surprising running results ever since the surgery to repair it.From reaching the depths of depression to the heights of running joy, follow my story as I battle my way back from the stroke and see the consequences of having a fully functional heart.
Runner's Weekly Log 2017 Complete Desk Diary
A very large US letter size desktop diary for the runner to keep a record of performance by week.
Long Road to Boston
Ross Burns' second book, Long Road to Boston, takes us on his personal and heartfelt journey to fulfill a long-held dream to one day run the Boston Marathon. After delving briefly into his early childhood years growing up on the northern beaches of Sydney and working for over thirty years as a lawyer in Canberra, much of the book spans Ross' life between 2008 and 2017. In 2008, he 'retires' to live the 'good life' in the pristine South Gippsland seaside town of Venus Bay, becomes a reluctant 'chef' in a seafood caf矇, then 'accidentally' re-locates to Perth as a senior commercial lawyer in a Perth law firm before, eventually, moving to beautiful Margaret River and undergoing yet another personal 'reinvention'. This time, working as a FIFO contractor on remote mine and rail construction sites in the spectacular Pilbara desert region of Western Australia.Interspersed with humour and personal drama, Long Road to Boston is the story of an everyday man, his deep love of running, his quest, in his own small way, to help repair the trauma of the shocking Boston Marathon terrorist bombings in 2013, and 'run Boston'.
Crossing the Finish Line
Crossing the finish line is a message of motivation and personal development. It is a comparison of a marathon with life. Even if you don't run or practice any sport, you can benefit from this message to have a new start. Life is hard and setbacks can take away the joy of life. The message of this book can help you to fi nd balance in body, mind and spirit. Activities like running can oxygenate your brain, make your heart strong and teach you to be patient and disciplined. Good nutrition can keep your cells healthy and your body strong so you can accomplish your purpose in life, impact people around you and be the best version of yourself. Faith in God can make your spirit flourish and show you the way to complete the race of your life, to cross the finish line.
HowExpert Guide to Obstacle Course Racing
If you want to learn how to train, compete, and succeed in obstacle course races and mud runs, then check out HowExpert Guide to Obstacle Course Racing.HowExpert Guide to Obstacle Course Racing includes 101 of the best tips to prepare, train, compete, and succeed in obstacle course races and mud runs. Unlike regular road races, obstacle courses require a well-rounded approach that includes cardio, strength, agility, dexterity, and mental fortitude to overcome the myriad of obstacles you will be faced with on the course.Obstacle course racing expert Christopher Covello breaks it down with tips and techniques to help you get signed up, get ready, and get going on your personal obstacle course-related goals that will not only assist in helping you conquer the course on race day but translate into everyday life applications as well.Covello shares his personal tips for success in the OCR field along with heartfelt stories of his personal triumphs and tribulations that taught him the advice he imparts in this book. With this book, you'll learn how to focus your training and create an actionable plan to implement on race day, as well as what to expect, what to wear, what to eat, and what to do when the finish line is crossed. No stone is left unturned, and no question is left unanswered. So take the plunge into the obstacle course racing world using this as your guide, and find out what adventures await you!Check out HowExpert Guide to Obstacle Course Racing to learn how to train, compete, and succeed in obstacle course races and mud runs.About the AuthorChristopher Covello began his obstacle course racing journey in 2015 when he needed direction and motivation to finally lose weight and get into the best shape of his life. From the first Spartan Race, he was hooked, completing his first trifecta within the year and moving on to complete many more thereafter.Due to his passion for obstacle course racing, Christopher took the reins of his physical fitness, mental health, and diet and prioritized healthy living for improved athletic OCR performance and a healthy, happy life. Christopher has competed in countless OCR events, including two world championships, and has had his fair share of personal victories and disappointments over the past seven years. He continues to run races and regularly runs, lifts, and rock climbs.HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Slow Jogging
Slow Jogging: The Ultimate Jogging Guide For Beginners, Learn Useful Tips on How to Jog the Right Way to Effectively Lose WeightEveryone needs to get into the routine of doing some kind of exercise in order to remain healthy. That does not mean you need to spend hours in a gym every week by any means. For some people, that involves developing a jogging routine while others may choose a different kind of exercise. Jogging accomplishes what the exercise intended to accomplish: increase the heart rate and metabolism. Although jogging is not for everyone, some people are quite content with this activity. When you jog, you are at a slower, rhythmic pace which makes it possible to jog for longer than you can run. Though some people are able to run at a slow gait, most people tend to begin running at a fast pace and slow down or stop when they get tired then pick up speed again. That type of routine can tire you out quicker and prevent you from accomplishing everything you want to accomplish.This book will teach you everything you need to know about jogging. You will learn the proper and safe way to do it and will get expert tips so you can get the most out of this form of exercise. It will give answers to the most asked questions about jogging.This book will discuss the following topics: Jogging to Lose WeightChoosing Proper Clothing for JoggingDeveloping a Jogging RoutineDon't Overdo itIs Jogging Healthy for EveryoneIs Jogging Safe for Heart Patients?Is There a Right or Wrong Way to Jog?Jogging or Running: What Difference Does it Make?Jogging Your Way to a Healthier YouSafety Tips for JoggersShould You Jog when You're Pregnant?And many more!If you want to start jogging and need a guide to make sure you're doing it properly, scroll up and click "add to cart" now!
Half Man, Half Marathon
Running is more than simply putting one foot in front of the other. It's a vehicle to offer fitness and adventure into one's life. It's a community where lifelong friendships are formed. Most of all, it's an escape from the pressure and anxieties that life throws at us. Mental health and well-being are hot topics in the world and running can help solve that.After surviving a serious brain injury, Mark Kennedy decided to embark on a journey of running 100 half marathons.Half Man, Half Marathon is Mark's story that evokes so many emotions by the simple act of those repeated steps getting closer to a destination. Read how he learned how running could release the trauma and challenges that his hidden disability presented and how this sport has given positive mental health to so many. This book includes anecdotes and advice from fellow runners that can be applied to everyday life.
Run Smarter
A complete and comprehensive book to help you reduce your risk of injury, overcome a current injury or increase your running performance safely.Runners are constantly looking for information to reduce their risk of injury because nobody likes the 'injured runner' life. Despite what you may have been told, the primary cause behind running-related injuries is not from heel striking, poor flexibility, over-pronation or any other biomechanical variations. Instead, training errors are the primary cause. If you can invest your time to learn about healthy training habits and develop key injury insights, you'll give yourself a massive training advantage.Learn how to run smarter with science and with expert opinions, because failing to learn these training and rehabilitation principles can lead to stubborn running injuries or hinder your full running potential. So, survive and thrive by building upon your running wisdom.Written by Brodie, a physiotherapist, owner of the Run Smarter Physiotherapy Clinic and host of the popular Run Smarter podcast which in its first two years of recording, climbed to the top 1% of podcasts globally. Brodie is on a mission to spread the right information to the running community and help separate evidence-based facts from the widespread running misconceptions.
Run for Your Life
A classic of the genre, Run for Your Life: A Manifesto is a slip-in-your-pocket spiritual reference book for runners. Its 96 theses are not for everyone. Neither is running.NOW BACK IN PRINT
Run for Fun and Personal Bests
The Story of The North Central College Cross Country and Track & Field TeamsRun for Fun and Personal Bests is not about trophies and championships. It's ultimately about much more important goals and lasting rewards for the student athletes who built and benefit from our North Central program.The basic responsibility of a coach should never veer from the goal of stressing core internal values that guide athletes to personal growth.I train cross country and track athletes, but this recipe, this process, should work for any athlete in any sport. I also believe it can guide other young people pursuing a personal goal in school, at work, or in their personal lives, who are asking themselves, "I know where I want to go, but how do I get there?"At times, we are all so busy working toward material outcomes for our youths that we don't have time for the most important needs they require to succeed.In a world that's becoming more materialistic, more professional, more outcome-oriented, we believe, to the contrary, that the ultimate competition is you against you.
Run for Fun and Personal Bests
The Story of The North Central College Cross Country and Track & Field TeamsRun for Fun and Personal Bests is not about trophies and championships. It's ultimately about much more important goals and lasting rewards for the student athletes who built and benefit from our North Central program.The basic responsibility of a coach should never veer from the goal of stressing core internal values that guide athletes to personal growth.I train cross country and track athletes, but this recipe, this process, should work for any athlete in any sport. I also believe it can guide other young people pursuing a personal goal in school, at work, or in their personal lives, who are asking themselves, "I know where I want to go, but how do I get there?"At times, we are all so busy working toward material outcomes for our youths that we don't have time for the most important needs they require to succeed.In a world that's becoming more materialistic, more professional, more outcome-oriented, we believe, to the contrary, that the ultimate competition is you against you.
Have Fun Out There Or Not
When Brendan Leonard decided to get serious about running in 2015, it only lasted a few weeks-the "getting serious" part, not the running part. Since running his first-ever ultramarathon race that year, he's logged thousands of miles on roads and on trails, completed dozens of marathons and ultramarathons, and spent a lot of time thinking about why we do what we do when we put on running shoes-whether we're qualifying for the Boston Marathon or finishing an ultra-distance trail race a minute before the final cutoff. And it's not always that serious. The 25 essays, race reports, illustrated stories, and goofy lists in this book pull from a wide range of experiences: The high-decibel chaos of running the New York City Marathon with 53,000 other people, shuffling through the night on lonely trails in the mountains of Colorado and North Carolina, digging for the mental fortitude to finish a 100-mile race, and the admission that we all have procrastinated a 5-mile easy run on a weekday for longer than it takes to do the actual running-often while wearing our running clothes. Have Fun Out There Or Not will, according to a good friend who's probably biased to say nice things about Brendan's work anyway, leave you laughing and shaking your head saying, "Me too," or "Been there, done that," or "OK, that's kind of gross." Also, possibly, "Why would you think that was a good idea?" or "What did you expect, after you ate all that pizza?" or "The person who wrote this should really find another hobby, like, I don't know, golf or something." There are no real training tips in this book, except maybe the one on page 69 about how to go No. 2 in the woods and keep your hands 100 percent clean while doing it.
Run Fit
You want to get Run Fit.It's not a lot to wish for, but runners often find themselves derailed on their journey to get there. Derailed by injury, performance plateaus and uncertainty over what training they should be doing. Improvement feels hard and progress is slow.Run Fit will change that.It outlines the method you need to ensure you have confidence with your running. It explains the four key elements you need to get Run Fit. It outlines the strategy you need to fast-track your running and achieve continual improvement. You stay injury-free, you bring structure to what you're doing, you have variety in your training and you enjoy your running even more.Your ability to improve your running and finish with a smile depends on your ability to get Run Fit.
Going The Distance
Starting in May of 1979 Kevin Boyle set off on six-decade journey to see the world on foot, 26 miles at a time. This whimsical book tells the tale of this journey highlighting races along the way, as well as offering tips to both first time runners as well as experienced marathoners. Focusing on one marathon per decade, the author not only provides amusing anecdotes of both the training and actual races, he offers an in depth analysis of how the marathon has changed over the years. From his Dad passing him a can of coke at mile marker 20 in 1979 for hydration, to today's high tech hydration systems he traces this and other changes in the event. He also recounts experiencing the lows in the marathon to include running in the 2013 Boston Marathon marred by bombings.Spanning six decades this book appeals to high school runners, collegiate runners, recreational runners and masters runners. Always stressing positive mental attitude and flexibility, this book will leave the reader laughing while at the same time feeling ready to take on the challenge of their first, or next, race.
Going The Distance
Starting in May of 1979 Kevin Boyle set off on six-decade journey to see the world on foot, 26 miles at a time. This whimsical book tells the tale of this journey highlighting races along the way, as well as offering tips to both first time runners as well as experienced marathoners. Focusing on one marathon per decade, the author not only provides amusing anecdotes of both the training and actual races, he offers an in depth analysis of how the marathon has changed over the years. From his Dad passing him a can of coke at mile marker 20 in 1979 for hydration, to today's high tech hydration systems he traces this and other changes in the event. He also recounts experiencing the lows in the marathon to include running in the 2013 Boston Marathon marred by bombings.Spanning six decades this book appeals to high school runners, collegiate runners, recreational runners and masters runners. Always stressing positive mental attitude and flexibility, this book will leave the reader laughing while at the same time feeling ready to take on the challenge of their first, or next, race.
26.2 Life Lessons
Hardcore and wanna-be runners have something in common. They all have to push back against resistance in order to suit up and get out the door. Once out the door, a runner will sometimes feel invigorated by the wind in her hair and the beat of her feet on the ground, while other times, she will fight for every footfall. Regardless of experience or level of competitiveness, every runner needs three things: encouragement, sound training advice, and a way to incorporate running into the rest of her life. 26.2 Life Lessons: Helping You Keep Pace with the Marathon of Life is full of all three. This little book is your cheerleader, marathon training guide, and your mindset coach all in one!
Keep your Mind Running
Through the pages of this book, Dimitris Tzefalis shares twenty-one + one examples of the life trajectory of people, examples that have to do with running, and he traces the way our running journey, as well as the journey of our life, can become a little more beautiful, positive and interesting. It's a book willing to "train" us to have a better and fuller life.
A Practical Philosophy of 800 Metres Running
A new and radical approach to training for one of athletics' toughest events, the half mile. In contrast to A Life In A Day In A Year, which over 500 pages details the journey of a young athlete from beginner to international level at 800 metres, the author presents in this essay or small monograph in less than 45 pages the distilled lessons garnered from a lifetime in the sport. Whether you are world class, an aspiring international or a just a club runner, by applying the ten steps outlined in this radical approach, it will provide you with a practical, no nonsense guide which cuts through the science to help you run a super fast half mile. 'Excellent read! I agree wholeheartedly with everything you advocate. This needs to be out there for all aspirants to read.' Paul Forbes, 8 Nations 800 metres Champion 'This is "the bible" for two lap specialists and coaches who understand the truth that 800m is a sprint not an endurance event!' Paul Baxter This is the third volume of five athletics based books by the author, The Hermes Pentalogy (The God of Speed) which encapsulate the social culture of the Edinburgh era of the 1970s; the series is made up of - A Life In A Day In A Year: A Postcard From Meadowbank, 1973-1978 (2017); Festina Lente - A Practical Philosophy of 800 Metres Running (2018); The True Confessions Of Retep Nnamffoh: School's Out For Ever, A 1973 Edinburgh Young Athlete's Diary (2018);You Can Run But You Can't Outrun Yourself: A 1950s Edinburgh Love Story (2021) and Audacity and Idiocy - A Scottish Athlete's 1978 Commonwealth Games Journal (2022).
Ultramarathon
Push Yourself to Go Farther, Longer."How long is an ultramarathon?Technically an ultramarathon is any foot race longer than a marathon." So begins Chapter 1 of James Shapiro's Ultramarathon.Practically it is about twice as long as a marathon, covering 50 miles, 62 miles, 100 miles, or more. Five hours on a track, or 6 or 8 or 24. Practically, it is a punishing undertaking, but exhilarating to experience. Author and runner James Shapiro begins his classic Ultramarathon with his account of running with 16 other souls for 24 hours around a 400-meter oval track; he finishes fourth, completing 138 miles, 1228 yards. This jewel of a runner's book also covers a lot of ground. In terms of the facts, it gives a history of how the ultras began, how ultra runners train, the notables, and the monumental races. Yet it also says much about the spirit of those who dare to push the human body past the last step, to another step, and another. It speaks of that fiery yearning to achieve more than what runners know they can do into the extraordinary, the perhaps impossible, the breakthrough. Anyone seeking to excel in any endeavor will find the insights gathered in these pages a compelling testimony to the strength of the human spirit.
Ultramarathon
Push Yourself to Go Farther, Longer."How long is an ultramarathon?Technically an ultramarathon is any foot race longer than a marathon." So begins Chapter 1 of James Shapiro's Ultramarathon.Practically it is about twice as long as a marathon, covering 50 miles, 62 miles, 100 miles, or more. Five hours on a track, or 6 or 8 or 24. Practically, it is a punishing undertaking, but exhilarating to experience. Author and runner James Shapiro begins his classic Ultramarathon with his account of running with 16 other souls for 24 hours around a 400-meter oval track; he finishes fourth, completing 138 miles, 1228 yards. This jewel of a runner's book also covers a lot of ground. In terms of the facts, it gives a history of how the ultras began, how ultra runners train, the notables, and the monumental races. Yet it also says much about the spirit of those who dare to push the human body past the last step, to another step, and another. It speaks of that fiery yearning to achieve more than what runners know they can do into the extraordinary, the perhaps impossible, the breakthrough. Anyone seeking to excel in any endeavor will find the insights gathered in these pages a compelling testimony to the strength of the human spirit. Be sure to also pick up Jim Shapiro's other work, Meditations from the Breakdown Lane, also available from Echo Point Books (hardcover ISBN 1635618096, paperback ISBN 1635618525).Ultramarathon is also available from Echo Point Books in hardcover (ISBN 1648370748).
Teaching and Training Athletics
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide go teaching athletics written by F. A. M. Webster. Originally intended for athletics coaches and teachers, it offers information on the manner and sequence in which every sporting event should be taught to students, together with the common problems a coach should watch out for and much more. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, "Teaching and Training Athletics" will be of considerable utility to P.E. teachers and those wishing to learn the basics of athletics. Contents include: "General Principles of Instruction", "Pole Vault", "High Jump", "Long Jump", "Hop, Step, and Jump", "Starting", "Sprinting", "Distance Running", "High Hurdles", "Low Hurdles", "Intermediate Hurdles", "Javelin Throwing", "Discus Throwing", "Hammer Throwing", etc. Frederick Annesley Michael Webster (1886 - 1949) was a British athletics coach and author, and soldier active during World War One. He wrote profusely on the subject of athletics, with his best known book being "Athletics in Action" (1931). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on athletics.
Indoor Athletics and Winter Training
"Indoor Athletics and Winter Training" is a vintage book containing instructions and tips for various aspects of athletics and athletic training. Profusely-illustrated and full of expert tips for trainer and student alike, this volume is ideal for those with an interest in learning or teaching athletics, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "General Survey of the Situation", "Kit and Equipment", "Training For Indoor Competition", "Educational Indoor Training", "Apparatus, Gadgets, and Equipment", "Forty-four General Exercises for Development of Suppleness and Strength", "Basic Instruction in Athletics for Classes", "The High jump", "The Long Jump", "The Hop, Step, and Jump", "Hurdling", etc. Frederick Annesley Michael Webster (1886 - 1949) was a British athletics coach and author, and soldier active during World War One. He wrote profusely on the subject of athletics, with his best known book being "Athletics in Action" (1931). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on athletics.
The Runner's Bible
This Runner's Bible is the perfect guide for those who want to start running and don't know what their level of fitness is, how to maintain discipline, or how to implement basic training skills. Marc Bloom gives fundamental explanations on technique while exercising his strong sense of humor.
Urban Marathons
This original social science text approaches marathon running as an everyday practice and a designed event, to draw upon and contribute to the literature on practice theory, urban events, rhythmanalysis and mobility. It bridges sport studies and discussions within sociology and geography about practice, movement and the city.Inspired by theoretical debates about embodied and multi-sensuous mobilities, social and material practices, and urban rhythms, this book explores the characteristics of marathon running as a bodily practice on the one hand and, on the other, marathon training grounds and events as unique places. This account takes marathon running seriously, using sociological and geographical theory to understand the practice in and of itself. Based on original empirical research and accessible to readers, taking them to training sessions in Copenhagen and to marathons in Tokyo, Kyoto, Berlin, Frankfurt, Valencia and Copenhagen, it draws out the globalised, codified and generic nature of marathon practices and design, yet also brings out the significant local differences. The book examines in ethnographic detail how marathon practices and places are produced by various materialities, cultural scripts, experts, runners and spectators, and practiced in embodied, multi-sensuous and 'emplaced' ways by ordinary runners. It develops a sociological practice approach to marathon running and geographical understanding of marathon places and rhythms. It demonstrates that marathon running is of broad interest because it calls for and allows lively and expressive ways of conducting and writing research and understanding the becoming of bodies, the intertwining of biological and mechanical rhythms, and the eventful potential of streets.It will appeal to postgraduate students and scholars in sport studies, geography and sociology interested in running, active mobility and ethnography, as well as tourism and urban events. The book will also appeal to general readers with an interest in marathon running.
The 365-Day Running Journal
Get on the right track and speed past your running goals this year! Whether you're aiming for a faster time, a longer distance, to build better habits, or just to enjoy it more, this journal supports your journey as a runner. The 365-Day Running Journal lets you log your runs so you can follow your progress week-to-week for this entire year and see how far you've come.The clean, modern design makes it easy to write down the location, time, weather, and distance for each run and stay motivated with a list of your goals, races, and personal records. For casual joggers or ultrarunners alike, this running journal reminds you that it's not always a race--but simply about doing what you love. The 365-Day Running Journal includesFlexible dates--It's no problem if you need to skip a week--the dates are left blank, so you can log at your own pace.Running inspiration--Get a pick-me-up with 13 monthly essays on motivation, body image, running form, and more.Practical tips--Weekly tips and fun facts help you improve your running skills and take care of your body.Start the year off right with the mantra 'New Year, New You' and make this journal part of your new year's resolutions.
Courir lentement afin de courir plus vite et plus longtemps - 2e 矇dition
Courir lentement afin de courir plus vite et plus longtemps. Le titre de ce livre peut sembler paradoxal et vous laisser perplexe, mais en fait, il r矇f癡re simplement ? la connaissance des zones physiologiques qui refl癡tent votre r矇ponse ? des vitesses de course de plus en plus grandes.Ce livre vous enseigne comment analyser en d矇tail vos r矇ponses physiologiques de mani癡re ? cibler les zones de fr矇quences cardiaques qui produiront la meilleure adaptation possible de votre corps ? l'entra簾nement. Et, meilleure adaptation possible signifie: am矇lioration de vos capacit矇s, de votre condition physique, de votre endurance.Ce livre vous explique aussi pourquoi courir ne suffit pas. Pour atteindre vos objectifs, vous devez: Ma簾triser des connaissances sp矇cifiques sur votre r矇ponse physiologique ? la course.D矇terminer les zones de fr矇quences cardiaques qui produiront la plus grande adaptation physiologique.G矇rer efficacement vos r矇serves 矇nerg矇tiques.Adopter un plan nutritionnel qui favorisera la plus grande progression possible de votre r矇ponse ? l'entra簾nement.D矇terminer le programme d'entra簾nement le plus efficace pour VOUS.Mesurer votre progr癡s afin d'adapter votre programme ? votre 矇volution.Conna簾tre l'impact de votre biom矇canique sur votre d矇pense 矇nerg矇tique.Adopter une attitude mentale totalement diff矇rente par rapport ? la course.Oui, ce livre met ? votre disposition des connaissances de pointe que vous pourrez exploiter efficacement afin d'atteindre vos objectifs.Cette deuxi癡me 矇dition vous pr矇sente maintenant un protocole de test de VO2max qui vous permettra de d矇terminer vos capacit矇s et vos seuils physiologiques. Vous obtiendrez ainsi des donn矇es concr癡tes qui vous permettront de g矇rer efficacement vos performances, afin de courir plus vite et plus longtemps... sans vous 矇puiser.Ne courez plus jamais sans savoir o羅 vous allez...
Win at All Costs
"After years of rumors and speculation, Matt Hart setsout to peel back the layers of secrecy that protected the most powerful coachin running. What he finds will leave you indignant--and wondering whetheranything in the high-stakes world of Olympic sport has truly changed." --AlexHutchinson, New York Times bestselling author of EndureGame of Shadows meets Shoe Dog in thisexplosive behind-the-scenes look that reveals for the first time the unsettlingdetails of Nike's secret running program--the Nike Oregon Project. In May 2017, journalist Matt Hart received a USB drivecontaining a single file--a 4.7-megabyte PDF named "Tic Toc, Tic Toc. . .".Opening the file, Hart realized he was in possession of a stolen reportprepared a year earlier by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for theTexas Medical Board as part of an investigation into legendary running coachAlberto Salazar, a Houston-based endocrinologist named Dr. Jeffrey Brown, andtheir Nike-sponsored runners, including some of the world's best athletes. The information Hart received was part of an unfolding storyof deception that began when Steve Magness, an assistant to Salazar, broke theomert?--the Mafia-like code of silence around performance-enhancing drugs andgray-area tactics among those involved--and alerted the USADA. He was soonfollowed by Olympians Adam and Kara Goucher, who risked their careers to becomewhistleblowers on their former Nike running family in Beaverton, Oregon. Theyrevealed a cult-like environment where athletes were pushed beyond the bounds ofhuman athletic ability at the expense of competing with integrity: whererunners' declining mental and physical health was neglected while they wereencouraged to misuse supplements and prescription medications with the help ofcomplicit medical professionals. Combining sports drama and business expos矇, Winat All Costs tells the full story of Nike's secretive running program, uncovering a cutthroat corporate culture of systemic cheating, genderdiscrimination, drug misuse, and medical malpractice. Shocking in the extent ofits revelations, Win at All Costs opens readers' eyes to the realitythat rigged competition is widespread and entrenched--even at one of the mostprestigious sports brands in the world.
Ulster Coastal Run
Few experiences in life are as inspiring as the freedom of hitting the open road. I discovered this at a young age when I received my first pair of running shoes. I went as far and as fast as my legs could carry me and did it all over again the next day. Eventually I got to the point where I wanted to keep going, to keep venturing past the comforts of familiar scenery and explore the wider world at my fingertips. It was a decision that would open a realm of possibilities I never envisioned. Ulster Coastal Run: A Running and Sometimes Walking Adventure, was born from the impossible combination of restlessness and my love of running. Long have I desired to cover every beach, peninsula, coastal nook and cranny comprising almost 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) of the province. It has been a journey of three years, at times stretching my limits to their breaking point.It began on a cold February day in Omeath in 2017. Together with a pair of accomplished runners, we would set forth on the grand adventure of a lifetime. Our quest was one of honour, for we were running to raise money for Clifton Special School in Bangor Co. Down where my son Brian studies. I was also inspired and so proud that Brian joined me on a few of the walking stages. Ulster Coastal Run describes spectacular beaches, friendly villagers, Atlantic storms, a quick sprint through a prison, seeing the 'Garden of Eden' (that's just outside Carrickfergus!) and crossing 'one man's pass' over the cliffs of Slieve League in Donegal. It is a story of love and inspiration. One that has yet to end as I set my sights on the rest of Ireland.
Chasing Twilight
As a runner, you know: running is not just a sport of body but also of mind and spirit. You might not always know how to express these feelings, though. In these pages, you'll meet three runners-Adam, Connor, and Jim-who are expert at expressing their thoughts about the sport, from keen insights to laugh-out-loud truths. Even better, they invite you to join them on a year-long (or longer; the pages are not dated) expedition. Not only will you get to read the authors' personal essays, poems, and observations about running, racing, and life in general, but you'll also find space for recording your own experiences in whatever form you like.Your new traveling companions expect you'll have a lot to share, because they recognize that every run brings something new, whether you've only just begun running around the block or you've completed your twentieth ultramarathon. Some runs may seem to offer only new pain, but more often you'll encounter a new sight, think a new thought, or shift into a new perspective. The journal spaces in this book invite you to reflect on runs and running so you can capture the lessons you learn along the way.Whether you're a runner who is content with a neighborhood jog or one who isn't satisfied until you've explored every trail, you will find in these pages a home base you can return to again and again, a home filled with friends who love life as much as they enjoy going as fast as they can.
Zero to Ironman Fit
Have you ever thought about doing something, but didn't bother because that "something" seemed out of reach? Did the fear of failure hold you back?An ironman triathlon is widely considered to be the holy grail of endurance sports, a 2.4 mile swim followed by a 112 mile bike ride and then finished off with a 26 mile run.For those of you who have no triathlon experience, these distances will seem out of reach.Zero to Ironman is a two year plan which will support you through your ironman journey and get you ironman fit. The plan has been specifically written for people with no or limited triathlon experience.This book will offer you the opportunity to do something which many people think is impossible.This plan will provide true purpose and help you grow as a person, helping you achieve your full potential.
Running, Identity and Meaning
Running, Identity and Meaning showcases how gender, class, age and ethnicity influence whether and how different groups participate in the sport, and explores its role in the reproduction of social structure and the search for distinction.
Mental Training for Ultrarunning
It's no secret that if you plan to run in the toughest endurance races, you need to physically prepare for the extreme demands you will be subjecting your body to. But successful runners will be quick to note that physical preparation is only part of the equation. You need to be mentally strong to withstand, and overcome, the challenges of this grueling sport. That's where Mental Training for Ultrarunning comes in. Sport psychology consultant Addie Bracy has coached and provided mental performance consulting to elite athletes in many sports, and she herself has been a competitive distance runner for more than two decades. In Mental Training for Ultrarunning, she combines her firsthand coaching and running experience, along with profiles of ultrarunners who've experienced the highs and lows of the sport, to explain what you need to know and practice in order to cross that finish line. In this book, you will learn tools and techniques to help you prepare for and overcome some of the biggest mental and emotional challenges you may encounter in ultrarunning. You'll find more than 35 practical activities that will guide you in taking an introspective look at your own potential roadblocks so you can develop and strengthen the skills you need to run with confidence. Whether you're training for your first ultra or looking to compete at a higher level, Mental Training for Ultrarunning will prepare you for the good, the bad, and the worst experiences you might encounter on the trail, road, or track. With expert guidance from athletes who have seen it all, you'll learn how to train your mind and anticipate all the variables that could keep you from achieving your ultimate running goals.
Fitness on Foot
If you like to run and. want to know more about how to do it better - Read this book If you want you want to walk for fitness--Read this book if you want to run faster - -Read this book if you want to have more fun --Read this book Whether walking, jogging, running marathons, sprinting or orienteering--this book not only gives you the "hows" but also the "whys" as to how to do it better and how your body can makes positive adjustments to your exercise program.
Moving Mountains
I arrived in my mid-fifties, clinically obese, riddled with arthritis and often having to walk with a stick.I had an epiphany, threw away my stick and resolved to change my life for ever. I started walking every day. The walking turned to running and after two years I had lost a third of my body weight and was fitter than I had been since my twenties. I started running all over Europe and pushed myself harder and harder. In 2015 I ran eight self-supported marathons in eight countries in eight days driving myself between each one - a world's first. As I approached my sixtieth birthday, I wanted to mark it in a really spectacular way. I decided to emulate the world's greatest trail runner, Kilian Jornet, and run across Spain from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. The journey would take me 525 miles across the Pyrenees climbing a total of more than 125,000 feet - the equivalent of four 'Everests'. This is my story.
The Runner's Foot Guide
Do you want to increase your chances of running injury free? How about figuring out which strike pattern is best for you? Are some running shoes better than others for helping to prevent injuries and improve performance? As a runner, the risk of injury is high. In fact statistics suggest that up to 50% of runners will suffer an injury in the next 12 months. Given this high level of risk, it is important to identify ways to reduce your chance of injury. But doing so can be confusing because there is so much misinformation to lead you in the wrong direction and increase your injury risk - and waste your hard earned cash. The confusion is particularly evident when it comes to the role of feet and running shoes. In THE RUNNER'S FOOT GUIDE Aleks Baruksopulo provides clarity on these topics and steers you through the many contentious issues by answering questions faced daily by Podiatrists. This book is a must read for avid runners and includes five tips to help you on your quest for enjoyable, injury free running. ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Podiatrist Aleks Baruksopulo has been working in the field of sports medicine since 2007 and is passionate about running and promoting exercise. His passion stems from his own sporting experiences - not all positive having had to deal with heartbreaking injuries himself. In the past, he has been a running shoe store owner and is an accredited running coach, who is in a unique position to help guide you through the often-confusing world of feet and running shoes.
