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
This book reviews the science of multidirectional speed and translates this information into real-world application to provide a resource for practitioners to develop multidirectional speed with athletes.
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.
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.
DNF My Ass!
GROWING UP, I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE AN ATHLETE OR A CHEERLEADER, EXCEPT FOR ONE SMALL FACT. I HAD NO ATHLETIC BONE IN MY BODY. NOT ONE. ALWAYS PICKED LAST FOR THE TEAM, I WAS DETERMINED TO PROVE MY CRITICS WRONG.I STARTED SMALL BY GOING TO THE GYM, THEN GRADUATED TO TEACHING AEROBICS. THAT WASN'T ENOUGH. I STARTED RUNNING, ALL DISTANCES UP TO AND INCLUDING AN ULTRA-MARATHON. I MADE A WHOLE NEW SET OF FRIENDS, YET STILL FELT INFERIOR. I HAD NO SELF-CONFIDENCE.THEN I STARTED DOING TRIATHLONS. IT WAS EXTREMELY SCARY AT FIRST SINCE I COULD BARELY SWIM, BUT THAT DIDN'T STOP ME. AFTER DOING MY FIRST TRIATHLON, I QUICKLY BECAME ADDICTED. I DID SEVERAL SPRINTS, THEN JUMPED UP TO THE HALF-TRIATHLON DISTANCE.TRAINING BECAME A MEANS OF BRINGING BACK MY SELF-CONFIDENCE, WHICH WAS DESTROYED IN MY MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS.TO ANYONE WHO HAS EVER FELT INCOMPETENT, OR AFRAID TO TAKE ON A NEW CHALLENGE, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU. IT IS ABOUT OVERCOMING FEARS AND SELF-DOUBT TO PROVE TO YOURSELF THAT, YES! YOU CAN DO IT. IT IS ABOUT HOW A PERSON WHO COULDN'T SWIM MORE THAN TEN FEET WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE ONE OF THE MOST GRUELING RACES ON EARTH: THE FULL-DISTANCE TRIATHLON.
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.
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.
We Can’t Run Away from This
What if running in beautiful places was paradoxically contributing to the destruction of those precious environments and causing irreversible global harm to people and animals too?In We Can't Run Away From This, ultrarunner Damian Hall examines the impact of running in our climate and ecological emergency. Packed with insights from experts, it is an enlightening read which will prompt us all to really think about our kit, food and travel, and to identify simple changes we can make to our running and wider lives. But Damian also asks if concentrating on our individual footprints (pun unintended) is really the answer.We can't run away from this any more, and this book will give every runner ideas about how to live and exercise more sustainably.
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.
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.
I Can Run
I CAN RUN is not a running book for 'runners' - it's the must-have running book for anyone who has ever experienced a moment of defeatism and had the little voice in their head make the excuse, 'I can't run'. In 12 chapters, you will discover that you can. You will dig deep to find your inner athlete. You'll learn how to train smart, recover well, sync your runs to your menstrual cycle and fuel right. I CAN RUN will ensure you never again wait until you're thin enough, fast enough, athletic enough, whatever-next enough to call yourself a runner, because if you put one foot in front of the other, repeatedly, you are a runner. Getting outside, surrounding yourself in nature and moving your body is more important than ever in these anxiety-inducing times, and Amy's debut will give you the encouragement and know-how that you need to do this. I CAN RUN recognises that this is hard and that committing to consistent training is often more of an accomplishment than the 10K, half marathon or marathon race itself. You will find comfort and encouragement in Amy's experience of cramps, chafing and the occasional little sick, while learning from leading experts about how to set yourself up for success and get the very best from your runs both physically and mentally. This book is real talk about the keys to going well far. We're all in it for the long run, together. We CAN do this!
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. Whether you're aiming for faster time, longer distance, or just to have more fun, 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. The modern design makes it easy to write down location, time, weather, and distance for each run. 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 includes: Flexible 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. Going strong--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. Focus your body and mind to reach your running goals with The 365-Day Running Journal.
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.
