Hard Wired
Fresh out of school and emerging as one of Australia's future distance running stars, Emma Carney discovered the sport of triathlon. The sport was never the same again. With an unmatched record, she devastated the international circuit. Defined by a relentless pursuit of sporting excellence, Emma was known to detest losing more than she loved to win. At home in the cutthroat world of professional sport, Emma didn't expect a welcoming party waiting for her when she reached the pinnacle of triathlon. A fiercely independent athlete, fitting in and conforming was never her style. Rules annoyed her. Authority irritated her. And that complicated things... Emma's is a life publicly defined by winning. But like sport, nothing is predictable. Success is fickle, life is fragile.Emma's story reveals that international sporting success is about much more than winning. Courage is a constant. Hard work and dedication are vital, as are unwavering passion, belief, and desire. But there is more. Emma's story also raises questions: who is truly there when things go wrong, when the system fails? Who cares when you find yourself dying on the roadside, saving yourself only to then lose your sister, identity, self-belief and hope in everything you once believed in...?
Triathlon and Transformation
Female students today never knew a time without Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which protects students from sex-based discrimination and exclusion in education programs or activities. It benefits all women, especially female athletes. This dual memoir recounts the lives of Celeste Callahan and Dottie Dorion, who were athletes before Title IX was passed. Callahan and Dorion were runners and triathletes who constantly battled gender norms and stereotypes. The memoirs of the two athletes' oral and written accounts are stitched together to detail their journey through sport against societal standards and pressures.
Running
When running emerged as a common pastime in the 1970s, no one suspected it would grow to become one of the world's most celebrated and practiced sports. Least of all Susan, a middle-aged woman who grew up in an era when running was something you only did while trying to escape the law. But little did she know, times were changing-for sports, for women, and for her.
State of Mind
Chris Thrall set out to run an ultramarathon a day from John O'Groats to Land's End, solo, unsupported and sleeping in a tent by the side of the road. He'd not trained for two years, having been disabled whilst awaiting major spinal surgery. His backpack alone for the 999-mile slog Weighed over fifteen kilograms. Most said Chris couldn't do it. The former commando promised he would. Because to a Royal Marine success is simply a State of Mind ...
Saving Myself One Step at a Time
For decades, T. J. Bryan devoted herself to her profession, rising upward constantly. Suddenly, after reaching the pinnacle of her career, she was pushed from her lofty position. To save herself from despair, she, at age 64, impulsively decided to become a distance runner. Up to this point, her only athletic success revolved around aerobics classes when she was in her 40s and early 50s. When she became a runner, she competed in races of varying distances and developed a love of marathons although, as an African-American woman, she encountered few women of her age and even fewer women of her race competing at this distance. In ten years of running and racing, she discovered much about herself and joined a family that supported and encouraged her. Occasionally gritty and at times magical, her story is inspirational.
DIE BESTEN LAEUFER WORKOUTS Und VEGANE ERNAEHRUNG
DIE BESTEN L?UFER WORKOUTS UND VEGANE ERN?HRUNG ist ein wundervolles Buch, das Sie zum n瓣chsten Level bringen kann. Sind Sie auf der Suche, Ihre Ausdauer, Geschwindigkeit und Tempo zu verbessern? Gro?artig! Dieses Buch wird Ihnen helfen, alle diese Ziele und mehr zu erreichen. Dies ist nicht eines dieser B羹cher, welche viele Erkl瓣rungen und nutzlose Bilder beinhalten, dieses Buch enth瓣lt genau das, was Sie brauchen, um das Beste aus Ihnen herauszuholen: Erstaunliche Trainings und eine gesunde Ern瓣hrung! Mit 60 Trainingseinheiten, die Krafttraining, Kern-Workouts, Flexibilit瓣t, Plyometrie und vieles mehr kombinieren, werden Sie schnell auf dem Weg zu Ihrem besten Lauferlebnis aller Zeiten sein. Unabh瓣ngig davon, ob Sie zum Spa? laufen, oder f羹r einen Marathon, Halbmarathon, 10k, oder 5k trainieren, werden sich Ihre F瓣higkeiten drastisch verbessern. Zur Erg瓣nzung Ihrer gro?artigen Workouts, sind 60 verschieden t瓣gliche vegane Essenspl瓣ne enthalten. Jede Mahlzeit kommt mit einer vollst瓣ndigen ern瓣hrungsphysiologischen Gliederung von Kalorien, Eiwei?, Kohlenhydrate, Fette und Ballaststoffe, so dass Sie verfolgen k繹nnen, was Sie verbrauchen. Trainieren Sie hart und essen Sie besser! Die Autorin Mariana Correa, ist eine ehemaliger Profi-Athletin und zertifizierte Sport-Ern瓣hrungswissenschaftlerin, die erfolgreich auf der ganzen Welt konkurrierte. Sie teilt jahrelange Erfahrung sowohl als Sportlerin als auch als Trainerin, die eine unsch瓣tzbare Perspektive bringt.
Ironstruck...The Ironman Triathlon Journey
This is an updated and revised second edition of Ironstruck...The Ironman Triathlon Journey. Ironstruck is an inspirational, motivational, and common sense guide for those attempting to take on the Ironman Triathlon. Whether it's your first Ironman or one of many, this book will provide insight and training and racing tips that will aid you in getting the most out of your Ironman experience. A few of the new chapters include "Seniors, a new breed of warrior," "Mindset of a winner," "Defining an Ironman," "The sleepy Ironman syndrome," "Minimal Ironman training," "The Ironman death march," "Negative split strategy," and more.
Athletics of To-day - History, Development and Training
"Athletics of To-day" is a vintage guide to the sport of athletics written by master of the subject and four-time Olympic games participant, F. A. M. Webster. This interesting volume deals with the history, development, and training of athletics, making it highly recommended for athletes, trainers, and others with an interest in the subject. 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). Contents include: "The Growth of Modern Athletics", "The Sprints--100 to 300 yards", "The Event Sui Generis--400 Yards", "The Short Middle Distances--600 to 1,000 Yards", "Classical Distances", "Relay Racing", "The Marathon Race", "The Long Distances--30 to 100 Miles", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on athletics.
I racconti delle 20 Maratone delle Speranza
I RACCONTI DELLE 20 MARATONE DELLA SPERANZA fatte durante il periodo di quarantena per l'infezione COVID-19. Sensazioni, desideri, ricordi emersi durante un periodo che nessuno di noi avrebbe mai pensato di vivere. Luigi Ambrosino
The Pants Of Perspective
"When I ran, I ran for pleasure. I didn't run for times, to win, to impress: I ran for me. When I ran my bum cheeks rubbed together, so much so that if I was going on a long run I'd have to 'lube up'. I maintained that I was not a 'real' runner - I just liked to run so that I could eat cake."Anna was never anything like those 'real' runners on telly - all spindly limbs, tiny shorts and split times - but when she read about New Zealand's 3,000-kilometre-long Te Araroa Trail, she began to wonder... perhaps being a 'real' runner was overrated.Maybe she could just run it anyway?Travelling alone through New Zealand's backcountry for 148 days, she scrambled through forests, along ridge-lines, over mountain passes, along beaches and across swollen rivers. Running up to 52 kilometres in a day, she slept wild most nights, and was taken into the homes and hearts of the kiwi people in between.The Pants of Perspective is a witty, colourful and at times painfully raw account of a journey to the edge of what a woman believes herself to be capable of. It is a coming-of-age story which will lead you on a roller coaster ride through fear, vulnerability courage and failure. For anyone who has ever dreamt of taking on a great challenge, but felt too afraid to begin - this story is for you.
Crawl of Fame
In 1982, Julie Moss ran the Ironman triathlon for her college senior research project. Her idea was quirky, even crazy; only a handful of hardcore, highly trained enthusiasts competed in the little-known, 140.6-mile combination of swimming, cycling, and running. Julie brought no experience or appreciable training beyond running two marathons. She did bring a latent willpower that, the world soon found out, wouldn't be denied. What happened next changed Ironman forever . . .After becoming the unlikely leader during the marathon, the final leg of the Ironman, Julie fell and lost all bodily function fifteen meters (50 feet) from the finish. While on hands and knees, she watched her rival pass her. Thirty seconds later, she crawled across the line-stunning the millions who were watching on television. At age twenty-three, Julie became the instant global icon, and the public face of fitness and endurance sports - which exploded in popularity, partly because of her inspiration. That this young co-ed would represent such a new sport was unlikely. That she would inspire millions to change the courses of their lives in the three decades years since was unthinkable. Yet, it happened.And keeps happening. In April 2017 Julie won her age group in the Ironman North American Championships-racing 25 minutes faster than her 1982 Ironman. How does a 58-year-old woman beat the time of her 23-year-old self? Which begs the question, could she also beat her 1982 time in the more demanding Kona? That's the goal, and the world will find out in October 2018. Crawl of Fame is the long-awaited release of her incredible story. Julie describes how she found her greater purpose while lying across the finish line at Ironman 1982 - and how that greater purpose as a woman, athlete, endurance sports symbol and, now, iconic figure has defined her life and inspired others since.Several endurance sports athletes have written memoirs, but none have changed a sport so dramatically as Julie Moss. Now, readers will join the inner and outer journey of one of the world's most impressive athletes, a woman who has already inspired millions - with millions more to come.
The Science of the Marathon and the Art of Variable Pace Running
The Science of the Marathon and the Art of Variable Pace Running encourages you to rediscover running by gradually slowing down, running at your own pace, and learning to accelerate. This book is about Veronique Billat's 30 years of research, life studies, and practical experience. This research takes place in real life and extreme racing situations; it does not take place on treadmills, rather in marathon races and the high mountains. It's about adapting new technologies to the needs of training and understanding the possibilities for the improvement of human energy. The key to long term success without injury or overtraining is to train with quality and not quantity. It is no longer necessary to train by running long distances in preparation for specific types of running races. Performance is not just about a result, but rather a road to true happiness. We invite you to discover this new way of running as it is a realistic minimalist-based training using your running mind-body feelings sensations and your lifestyle. The practice of marathon running is, above all, a serious endeavor for anyone 10 to 100 years old, that will let you dream immense possibilities.ReviewsI thought I knew everything I needed to know about marathon pacing before I read The Science of the Marathon. Whether your goal is to complete a marathon with a smile on your face or set a new personal best. Dr. Billat and Edwards fascinating and persuasive book will help you prepare with greater purpose and race with more confidence.--Matt Fitzgerald, author of 80/20 Running, Brain Training For Runners, Life is a Marathon, and many others. This amazing book covering 30 years of exercise science and human experience from Dr. Billat is designed for the coach, scientist, or running enthusiast who desires to understand the physiology and variability of individual banners. I learned some new and interesting things and the book reaffirms that doing accelerations and varying the pace spontaneously on runs is a good thing. I have never used GPS-watch and run by feel, so it is nice to hear that is not crazy. It's refreshing to read about optimizing fat metabolism as this is the evolutionary fuel of the human. At age 53, this book keeps me honest to do my strength training and sprints every day.Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, Professor of Family Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine, author of "Run For Your Life" 2008Drs Billat and Edwards have put together a book that combines the best of sports science and in the field research. It's refreshing to see a book on running that connects the dots, delves deep into the science, but still bases its recommendations on how we should run as nature intended.Barry Murray M.Sci, Faculty at Munster Technological University, CEO of Optimum Nutrition For Sport, Irish National endurance runner Veronique Billat is one of the most innovative and important researchers currently active in determining the science of optimum training. I have found her work to be useful for boosting the performances of runners not only in the marathon, but all the way down to the 800-any distance at which aerobic capability matters. My runners swear by it. Richard A. Lovett, Coach, Team Red Lizard, Portland Oregon and Co-author of Alberto Salazar's Guide to Road Racing"Drs. Billat and Edwards did an excellent job writing this book. Dr. Edwards has been a huge help getting Brenda back to top running form. You don't have to be an elite runner to train like one. Brenda has benefited from the 30-30 workouts described in the book. I would recommend this amazing book to anyone looking to take their fitness to the next level."Carlos Handler, Coach, Brenda Martinez USA Olympic Track & Field Runner
Coaching and Care of Athletes
"Coaching and Care of Athletes" is a 1938 guide to teaching athletics written by F. A. M. Webster. Designed for athletics coaches, it offers detailed information and instructions on how to coach an athlete based on the experiences of an expert athletics coach. 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). Contents include: "The Significance of Modern Records", "The Genesis of Coaching", "The English Sumer School Method", "The Qualities of a Coach", "Coaching Education", "Handling the Athlete", "Coaching Organization and Routine", "Making a Champion", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on athletics.
Half Marathon TrainingRunners Journal, Running Log, Daily Run Notes Book, 12 Week Schedule
This undated Half Marathon Training Journal logbook is a perfect way to help runners track progress as they train for that big race. This 12 week planner, diary can help you keep all your important data all in one place. We all know every runner loves to journal everything, as it's a great way to set goals, keeping you accountable and feel accomplished. Journaling your run workout and fitness exercise is key and an important part of your training. The interior includes space to record the following: Race Details - Write Race Training for, Date of the Race, Date Registration Due, Entry Fee, Date to Start Training, Training & Race Goals.Sample 12 Week Training Schedule - Gives you an example of what your training schedule could look like.Personal Training Schedule - Write your own Personal Training Schedule to fit your own training needs. Daily Running Pages - 12 Weeks (3 months) of Daily Running pages. Write date and day until the race. Today's Goals - Record your Goals for the day including Distance, Speed & Other.The Run - Prompts for writing Route, Weather Conditions, Start Time, End Time, Total Time, Total Distance and Average Pace.Notes & Thoughts - Blank lined notes and personal thoughts for writing any other info you will want to write such as asthma condition, tracking soreness, favorite inspirational quote, results, etc. Reflection Notes - Space to look back and reflect on what worked, anything you need to stop doing or do less of, what you think you need to do more of next time, what you worry about, did you get better or see improvements, etc.Simple & easy to use. Makes a great gift for that special runner in your life who love to train for a half marathon. Logs & notebooks are a convenient way to keep all your important information all in one place. Buy & get your copy now! Running design. Size is 6x9 inches (easy to take with you), 76 pages, white paper, black ink, soft matte finish cover, paperback.
Conquer Your Fear of the Triathlon Swim
"A much anticipated resource that offers a concrete path to help triathletes swim with confidence." -USA Triathlon CEO Rocky Harris End the dread! What if instead of dreading the triathlon swim, it could be your favorite part of the race? This smart step-by-step guide to conquering triathlon swim fear brings you the product of over 40 years of experience healing adults with the fear of water. Authors M. Ellen Dash and Ali Meeks unpack for triathletes the most fundamental and far-reaching solution to open-water fear available. For the first time, the groundbreaking mindfulness concepts used to teach beginning adults are matched to the challenges of open water racing to produce a remedy that lasts. Learn exactly what you need in order to achieve a rewarding swim every time.
Triathlon Nutrition Foundations
Most triathletes are well aware of the three main disciplines in triathlon, but there's a fourth, critical discipline that's frequently overlooked and causes athletes to underperform, if it's not properly addressed: NUTRITION. Imagine getting through your race feeling strong throughout the entire day, free of cramps, passing dozens or even hundreds of athletes who are fading because they aren't fuelled correctly. This is what a well-executed strategy for race nutrition will allow you to do. Proper triathlon nutrition can be the difference between a PERSONAL BEST and a DID NOT FINISH. Triathlon Nutrition Foundations teaches you an easy-to-execute system to figure out your exact caloric needs for any race, giving you the best shot at a finish you never imagined was possible. This book provides detailed instructions for how to choose your fuel sources, when to take them, and precisely how much is needed. You'll have a leg up on your competitors and never again have to worry about a badly-timed bonk during an important race! "Triathlon Taren" Gesell is a triathlete who has become known for his wildly popular YouTube channel, Instagram account, and podcast, where he shares tips, tricks, hacks, the latest scientific findings and time-tested knowledge to help age-groupers get to their start lines confident and their finish lines strong. Based in Winnipeg, Canada, Taren is also the head coach of TeamTrainiac.com, a training platform supporting a growing community of triathletes from all around the world.
100 ejercicios y juegos seleccionados de iniciaci籀n al atletismo (carreras)
Para los t矇cnicos noveles representa una simplificaci籀n a la hora de elaborar las sesiones diarias y para los t矇cnicos experimentados, una base sobre la que construir su trabajo diario para la mejora tanto de de las habilidades gen矇ricas como espec穩ficas, entrenamientos muy completos, con la aportaci籀n de la propia experiencia.Por ello, en esta obra, hemos incluido actividades muy seleccionadas del amplio repertorio existente, con el objetivo de ofrecer una propuesta real y que la misma vez se pueda llevar a la pr獺ctica con facilidad, evitando crear un manual repleto de variantes o de actividades de dudosa eficacia o dif穩cil puesta en pr獺ctica.Las fichas de trabajo de las actividades propuestas est獺n compuestas por una suficientemente explicaci籀n y una clara representaci籀n gr獺fica de las mismas. As穩 mismo, se tratan los contenidos t矇cnico-t獺cticos que consideramos esenciales para aplicar en un correcto proceso de iniciaci籀n deportiva.Las actividades incluidas, est獺n concebidas bajo una concepci籀n integral del entrenamiento, desarrollando todos los contenidos t矇cnico-t獺cticos con las directrices actuales que rigen los procesos de ense簽anza-aprendizaje de los actividades deportivas, ofreciendo un amplio n繳mero de formas jugadas y tareas integradas que procuran la mejora simult獺nea de los aspectos t矇cnicos, t獺cticos, f穩sicos y psicol籀gicos.En esta obra, nos centramos espec穩ficamente en ofrecer una propuesta de actividades seleccionadas con el objetivo de facilitar a nuestros alumnos o atletas, la adquisici籀n de patrones de movimiento b獺sicos, as穩 como la t矇cnica como el medio m獺s eficaz que puede ser utilizado para conseguir el mejor resultado posible.
The Triathlete’s Training Journal
The Triathlete's Training Journal is the Ultimate Training Tool to record your training sessions, track each of your disciplines, and develop a system to improve your overall performance. Developed and designed in consultation with former Australian Triathlete of the Year and Founder of Beckworth Racing, Adam Beckworth, The Triathlete's Training Journal is the perfect training and race tool that is ideal for triathlete's looking to build data and metrics on their training sessions.The Triathlete's Training Journal provides the ideal format for recording the essential details in a physical format that provides 'real-time' accountability that some online systems and training software programs fail to deliver. The Triathlete's Training Journal includes: Section 1 > Performance Goals - Develop your Goals for Training and Season RacesSection 2 > Training Logbook - Over 80 Template Training Session Pages to record all of your information Plus an individual insert page after every 7th training session to monitor and track performance. Record weather conditions, metrics such as weight, sleeping patterns, and your mental training state.Include coach feedback, distances, and times in training.Section 3 > Race Logbook - Record all Race Details and track performance and feedback.Race location, entry costs, times, race reflection notes.Section 4 > Collect notes, messages, and add photos of your training sessions, coach instructions, and race events for an excellent keepsake for reflection at the end of each season.Perfect journal size of 7 x 10 inchPlus, much, much moreAthletes looking to improve their performance understand the importance of developing goals, tracking and monitoring their training sessions, and recording race information, and improving their results. This journal tick's all those boxes. Maintaining an accurate log of your Training and Race data will provide highly valuable information that can then be used to track and ultimately improve performance. 'The Triathlete's Training Journal' is your perfect training companion.
Running for the Average Joe
In the winter of 2001, Bill Watts stepped on the scale at nearly 200 pounds, and had difficulty walking up the four flights of stairs at his job. Plagued with stress, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, he set his sights for better health and living. Bill began running races from 5k's on the road, to ultramarathon trail races. Trying to fill the void of running books for "average" runners, he authored "Running for the Average Joe," a book that can help anyone achieve health and fitness at any age. Find out how you can take that first step and enjoy a lifetime of healthy living!Foreword by extreme endurance athlete Marshall Ulrich. Here's what Marshall has to say about the book: Having been a runner for over 37 years, I thought I knew a lot about running. But Bill has taken every aspect of running, physiologically and mentally, then dissected it, examined it, and related it to us in a useful way. He helped me to understand terminology that scientists and nutritionists use, that frankly, didn't make sense until Bill explained the how and why. The depth and breadth of the research is astounding - although I should have known to expect nothing less, knowing Bill's intelligence, focus, and attention to detail. This book is by far the best researched and most comprehensive yet written, by a very talented man who has the ability to explain complex topics in simple and always understandable language. Average Joe is masterfully written, with personal stories from his own experience that will take you step by step through your own transformation. Packed with tips and suggestions, motivational quotes, mantras and challenges, this book will help you along through running and in life. You'll learn so much from this book, which I call the 'A to Z Runner's Bible.' A labor of love fueled by years of running and research, Bill thoroughly addresses running in history, mind, body, and soul. You'll find out how to take that initial first step (the most difficult) and how to maintain a style of living that we all deserve. You'll learn what equipment you need, how to build strength and conditioning through running and cross-training, how to handle injuries, and what to eat. Knowing that what you really need is lifestyle change, this book will take you on a journey with an emphasis on improving mental and physical health by setting and achieving your goals... and how to go beyond. When Bill contacted me recently, asking me to write the foreword to his book, I thought back to our conversation at the marathon expo and remembered, 'I could learn stuff from this guy.' Little did I know how much I could learn! Running for the Average Joe is absolutely the most comprehensive running book - no, the most comprehensive book on how to make a lifestyle change - that I have ever read (and I've read more than a few!). I invite and encourage you to delve into this book. But be careful, as you will get more than you bargained for. While it is a handbook chock full of information about running that you will want to reference well into the future, Running for the Average Joe is really a book that can teach you how to enjoy a better life.Marshall Ulrich - May 2016
Running for the Average Joe
In the winter of 2001, Bill Watts stepped on the scale at nearly 200 pounds, and had difficulty walking up the four flights of stairs at his job. Plagued with stress, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, he set his sights for better health and living. Bill began running races from 5k's on the road, to ultramarathon trail races. Trying to fill the void of running books for "average" runners, he authored "Running for the Average Joe," a book that can help anyone achieve health and fitness at any age. Find out how you can take that first step and enjoy a lifetime of healthy living!Foreword by extreme endurance athlete Marshall Ulrich. Here's what Marshall has to say about the book: Having been a runner for over 37 years, I thought I knew a lot about running. But Bill has taken every aspect of running, physiologically and mentally, then dissected it, examined it, and related it to us in a useful way. He helped me to understand terminology that scientists and nutritionists use, that frankly, didn't make sense until Bill explained the how and why. The depth and breadth of the research is astounding - although I should have known to expect nothing less, knowing Bill's intelligence, focus, and attention to detail. This book is by far the best researched and most comprehensive yet written, by a very talented man who has the ability to explain complex topics in simple and always understandable language. Average Joe is masterfully written, with personal stories from his own experience that will take you step by step through your own transformation. Packed with tips and suggestions, motivational quotes, mantras and challenges, this book will help you along through running and in life. You'll learn so much from this book, which I call the 'A to Z Runner's Bible.' A labor of love fueled by years of running and research, Bill thoroughly addresses running in history, mind, body, and soul. You'll find out how to take that initial first step (the most difficult) and how to maintain a style of living that we all deserve. You'll learn what equipment you need, how to build strength and conditioning through running and cross-training, how to handle injuries, and what to eat. Knowing that what you really need is lifestyle change, this book will take you on a journey with an emphasis on improving mental and physical health by setting and achieving your goals... and how to go beyond. When Bill contacted me recently, asking me to write the foreword to his book, I thought back to our conversation at the marathon expo and remembered, 'I could learn stuff from this guy.' Little did I know how much I could learn! Running for the Average Joe is absolutely the most comprehensive running book - no, the most comprehensive book on how to make a lifestyle change - that I have ever read (and I've read more than a few!). I invite and encourage you to delve into this book. But be careful, as you will get more than you bargained for. While it is a handbook chock full of information about running that you will want to reference well into the future, Running for the Average Joe is really a book that can teach you how to enjoy a better life.Marshall Ulrich - May 2016
Run To Save Your Life
"I don't even want to drive that far." It's the most common retort when you tell people you run 100 miles (or more) for fun. And yet... the authors of the poems and short stories in "Run To Save Your Life" not only run that far, but they do it again... and again... and again. Sometimes further than 100 miles. Sometimes for days. And they find peace. And magic. And joy. And love. In this compelling compilation of short works by runners, "Run To Save Your Life" offers the reader a glimpse into what some view as salvation... or at least a very good time. So put on your running shoes. Maybe they've been in the closet for a while... dust them off and come on a journey. You might just save your own life.
My Coworkers Think I’m A Pro
Brock Gibbs' funny autobiographical account of his quest for a podium finish in an Ironman 70.3 World Championships is anything but a how-to guide on becoming a champion. Gibbs hilariously, and touchingly, weaves together stories of his own madman pursuits as he pushes himself to his limits: physically, mentally, and emotionally. In a funny, self-deprecating way, the author describes what goes through his mind as he transforms from neophyte Ironman competitor to a seasoned 10th place finisher at the World Championship level. Gibbs captures the raw beauty of a man who is desperate to understand the tricks, traditions, and training secrets of triathlon. Audiences will laugh with the author, who is a stranger in a strange land, as he is confronted with the ritualistic behaviour of triathlon transition zones and the primordial call of the pre-race bathroom visit. Through the comical retellings of his experiences preparing for and competing in the swim, bike, and run elements of this gruelling endurance sport, Gibbs recounts his struggle to be the best in spite of his own personal suffering. The author is a natural storyteller who uses humour to captivate his audience as he describes the brutally punishing road to becoming a World Champion in his age group, but just when his dream is within reach, Gibbs discovers a basic human truth that risks derailing it all. All triathletes, from novice age-groupers to seasoned professionals, will be able to relate to the situations Gibbs comically recounts and will repeatedly find themselves saying, "Yeah, I've done that".
A Woman’s Guide to TA Woman’s Guide to Triathlon
Turn your triathlon dreams into reality. Have all your questions answered and get started training for your first tri!A Woman's Guide to Triathlon - The Things Men Will Never Tell You About the Sport is written specifically for women wanting to get into the sport (really all 3 sports). It combines knowledge from seasoned pros and presents everything you need to know in a format that makes sense to women who have never raced a triathlon.A step-by-step guide for everything from training to preparing for race morning. Readers will understand the whole process of preparing for triathlon from beginning to the finish line.As women, we want to know what to expect before diving head first into an activity. One of the great things about women is our ability to prepare. While some people are comfortable plowing ahead and relying on strength to carry them through, most women need a little more awareness of the process ahead of them . This book is for these women. Work through this book step by step to alleviate any fears about training, racing, and beyond. A Woman's Guide to Triathlon - The Things Men Will Never Tell You About the Sport starts with preparing for the mindset needed for tough training, and ends long after the race is over.Best of all, you can start training immediately with a useful list of everything you need to get started. This book gives insight into what to do physically and mentally to prepare for your first triathlon.Don't wait another day to sign up for your first triathlon.Prepare for your race and ease your fears before diving into this world.✓ Mental and physical training tips✓ How to come back from injury✓ Overcoming fear of open water swimming✓ Eating and drinking properly for training and race day✓ Shopping guides and suggestions✓ Training with a group and a coachThe first step towards your first triathlon is clicking the BUY NOW BUTTON at the top right of this page.
Runner’s World Run Less Run Faster
The groundbreaking plan that helps runners of all levels to improve their race times while actually training less--now fully revised and updated for today's runners In today's busy, fast-paced world, all runners have the same objective: to run the best they can with the limited amount of time at their disposal. Bill Pierce and Scott Murr made that goal possible with their revolutionary FIRST (Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training) training program. FIRST's unique training philosophy makes running easier and more accessible, limits overtraining and burnout, and substantially cuts the risk of injury while producing faster race times. The key feature of the detailed training plans for 5k, 10k, half-marathon, and marathon is the 3PLUS2 program, which consists of: - 3 quality runs, including track repeats, the tempo run, and the long run, which are designed to improve endurance, lactate-threshold running pace, and leg speed- 2 aerobic cross-training workouts, such as swimming, rowing, or pedaling a stationary bike, which are designed to improve endurance while helping to avoid burnout With tips for goal-setting, recovery, injury rehab and prevention, strength training, and nutrition, Run Less, Run Faster has changed the way runners think about and train for competitive races. This revised third edition includes a new preface, training plans tailored to the new qualifying times for the Boston Marathon, new exercise photos, charts that will help runners adjust training practices to their elevation and climate, and updated nutritional recommendations.
Triathlon Running FoundationsA Simple System for Every Triathlete to Finish the Run Feelin
Forget what you think you know. Triathlon running is not like typical running. The triathlon run comes after a swim and a bike, making training, pacing, and technique requirements very different from regular running. But this isn't what triathletes have been told! Fortunately, with the right kind of run training, the triathlon run doesn't have to be a long, painful slog with a stumble to the finish. "Triathlon Running Foundations" provides the specific information athletes need in order to feel strong for every step of the run, all the way to the finish. For anyone who has ever said they dread the run, can't seem to improve, get injured, or feel like they're "just not built to run," this book will be the solution! "Triathlon Taren" Gesell is a triathlete who has become known for his wildly popular YouTube channel, Instagram account, and podcast, where he shares tips, tricks, hacks, the latest scientific findings and time-tested knowledge to help age-groupers get to their start lines confident and their finish lines strong. Based in Winnipeg, Canada, Taren is also the head coach of TeamTrainiac.com, a training platform supporting a growing community of triathletes from all around the world.
How To Run a 5K
If you want to learn how to run a 5k the right way, then get this step-by-step "How To Run a 5K" guide. In this step-by-step guide, you will discover a proven & tested method to run a 5k race faster by training the smart and effective way. - Achieve personal satisfaction of becoming a faster runner more than ever before. - Discover how to start and finish a 5k race with a new personal record time. - Impress your friends and family with your new and faster running skills. - How to have the runner's mindset to run faster than before. - 10 golden rules for running improvement revealed. - Stretching exercises for the 5k runner. - Drills & warm-up tips to run a 5k race faster. - Find out what to eat, drink, and do before the 5k run to get the best results as much as possible. - Running schedules for all running levels (beginners, intermediate, advanced) so that you can apply all these new tips contained in this one guide as you get better in the 5k race. - Step-by-step running exercises explained in detail. - Running form tips for a 5k race (body posture, arm & hand position, hands, legs & feet tips) - And much more! HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Keep Running
Go the distance--your guide to smart, healthy running for life Love to run and want to keep at it for life? Stay on track over the years with Keep Running, an up-to-date guide to optimizing your training and lifestyle from your 30s onward. Learn what to expect down the road and how to stay in top form physically and mentally, so you can continue to hit the ground running--in good health and great spirits. Dispelling myths about running at an older age, this essential handbook shows you step-by-step how to run for pleasure or competition as your body changes. You'll discover how to assess your form, prevent common injuries, and cultivate emotional resilience. Updated training strategies, specialized exercises, rest and recovery tips, diet guidelines, and other lifestyle tweaks keep you running your best. In Keep Running, you'll find: Whole body care--Build mobility, stability, and strength with more than a dozen exercises, including illustrations and detailed info to help you keep the correct alignment. Fuel for life--Eat for energy and endurance with essential info on runners' nutritional needs, blood sugar tips, and a handy chart of foods to enjoy or avoid. Mental wellness--Keep a positive mindset with expert advice for building a morning routine, practicing gratitude, and incorporating powerful tools like yoga and meditation. With Keep Running, there's no finish line in sight for your time as a runner!
Track and Field Self-Guided Workouts
Track and Field Self-Guided Workouts: Motivation and Activities contains multiple ideas, activities, and games that can be used to create enjoyable and productive practices sessions that athletes can do alone without a team and structured environment. The numerous track and field games help teach the fundamentals and focus on skills required to become a more complete track and field athlete. The actives are designed to guide the athlete to have fun, be clanged, and to keep active and motivated when unable to practice in a structured group environment. The games can be competitive and fun to play, and they can be easily adapted to different ages and abilities. The track and field games provided are designed to create an enthusiastic and positive attitude when working out alone. The games focus on the high, long and triple jumps, pole vault, shot put, discus, javelin, sprints, hurdles, and distance, plus a few ideas and adaptation of how to do relays with one person. Activities are also presented on how athletes can use telecommunications and social media to share and interact with others as they engage in self-guided workouts. A special section contains motivational stories of track and field athletes that overcame adversity to succeed. These stories inspire, encourage, and provide valuable life lessons for athletes in challenging times. Questions for though at the end of each story apply learning principles to athletics and the bigger game of life.
Running to the Edge
The story of visionary American running coach Bob Larsen's mismatched team of elite California runners who would win championships and Olympic glory in a decades-long pursuit of "the epic run." In the dusty hills above San Diego, Bob Larsen became America's greatest running coach. Running to the Edge is a riveting account of Larsen's journey, and his quest to discover the unorthodox training secrets that would lead American runners to breakthroughs never imagined. Futterman interweaves the dramatic stories of Larsen's runners with a fascinating discourse on the science behind human running, as well as a personal running narrative that follows Futterman's own checkered love-affair with the sport. The result is a narrative that will speak to every runner, a story of Larsen's triumphs--from high school cross-country meets to the founding of the cult-favorite, 70's running group, the Jamul Toads; from his long tenure as head coach at UCLA to the secret training regimen of world champion athletes like Larsen's prot矇g矇, Meb Keflezighi. Running to the Edge is a page-turner . . . a relentless crusade to run faster, farther.
Marathon, Revised and Updated 5th Edition
Now completely updated and revised--a new edition of the long-running marathon training guide that has helped more than half a million people reach their goals. Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide is among the bestselling running books of all time for many reasons, but above all others is this one: It works. Marathon running has changed in the seven years since the fourth edition--there are more runners than ever before, the popularity of half-marathons has grown immensely, and guidelines for best recovery and diet practices have changed. This revised fifth edition includes a new chapter on ultramarathons, along with material on recovery techniques, several new training programs, and advice on how to win a Boston qualifying race and improve your personal record. At its core remains Hal Higdon's clear and essential information on injury prevention, training, and nutrition. Marathon demystifies the marathon experience and allows each runner to achieve peak performance without anguish or pain, taking the guesswork out of marathon training, whether it's for your first or fiftieth. With Higdon's comprehensive approach and tried-and-tested methods, any runner will learn how to optimize their training and achieve their marathon goals.
Legend of the Death Race
"Suffering is an authentic part of the human experience. But a form of sport? ...what motivates someone to test himself like this?" - Joe De Sena, New York Times Best Selling Author and Founder of the Death Race and Spartan RaceIn the Green Mountains of Vermont, one of the world's most extreme endurance events pushes racers to their absolute limits. With no defined start or finish, the DEATH RACE strips away all of life's comforts and forces racers to dig deep within themselves to overcome the challenges they will face. In this riveting narrative, the former Director of Spartan Endurance, Tony Matesi, takes his readers deep into his journey to complete this event and shows how he applies the principles he learned overcoming the challenges we face in everyday life.Discover the importance of conquering life's obstacles through courage, power, and wisdom, with Tony, who shares his three-year journey to finish the legendary race and earn the elusive finisher's skull. Matesi's incredible story will not only engage your mind, but it will inspire and invigorate your psyche and body as he shows us that everyone has the power to overcome any of life's obstacles -- and it all begins with having the courage to start.This is merely one of the legends of the Death Race, to hear more tune-in to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast.
Legend of the Death Race
"Suffering is an authentic part of the human experience. But a form of sport? ...what motivates someone to test himself like this?" - Joe De Sena, New York Times Best Selling Author and Founder of the Death Race and Spartan RaceIn the Green Mountains of Vermont, one of the world's most extreme endurance events pushes racers to their absolute limits. With no defined start or finish, the DEATH RACE strips away all of life's comforts and forces racers to dig deep within themselves to overcome the challenges they will face. In this riveting narrative, the former Director of Spartan Endurance, Tony Matesi, takes his readers deep into his journey to complete this event and shows how he applies the principles he learned overcoming the challenges we face in everyday life.Discover the importance of conquering life's obstacles through courage, power, and wisdom, with Tony, who shares his three-year journey to finish the legendary race and earn the elusive finisher's skull. Matesi's incredible story will not only engage your mind, but it will inspire and invigorate your psyche and body as he shows us that everyone has the power to overcome any of life's obstacles -- and it all begins with having the courage to start.This is merely one of the legends of the Death Race, to hear more tune-in to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast.
Holistic Endurance Training
Nutrition, mindset, and workout strategies--an integrative guide to endurance training Whether you're training for marathons, triathlons, ultras or anything in between, every endurance athlete should understand the lifestyle and training approaches that build athletic capacity--and protect it over time. Holistic Endurance Training is an in-depth guide to Responsive Endurance Training (RET) that will help you cultivate more energy and stamina while keeping injuries, strain, and burnout at bay. Coach and triathlete Kim Peek offers a detailed-yet-simple integrative approach to shaving seconds off your finishing times while thriving mentally and physically as a recreational or competitive athlete. This complete guide to endurance training includes: Training for your body right now--This self-study-driven training protocol helps you understand your unique requirements for achieving your best. Personal coach--Discover endurance-boosting meal-planning tips and exercise advice based on your individual capabilities. Backed by data--All the scientific background details have been transformed into actionable programs to help your performance. Learn how to improve your overall athletic performance with strategies and exercises that help you reach physical peaks you didn't know existed.
Older Yet Faster
Older Yet Faster (English and French editions - with illustrations and photos, and online lesson and exercise videos) is a manual for teaching runners how to transition to efficient running and to help them to avoid incurring almost all of the common running injuries as they do so. It is ideal for beginners to learn how to run well and for experienced runners to changeover to good technique. Coaches can also use this book as a reference on how to implement technique change for their clients, and we expect it to become the go-to manual for medical professionals, to help them deal with running related injuries caused by bad technique and footwear.After learning how injuries are caused and then gaining a good understanding of running technique in the early chapters you will be prepared to read about our technique-change system which we call "OYF Running". This consists of "Keith's Lessons" used in combination with "Heidi's Strengthening Exercises" and forms the main body of the book." Keith shows you how to run efficiently in a simple, step-by-step guide both in the book and with videos. Each Lesson provides exercises set out in a format which is both easy to understand and implement. The first three lessons teach you the basics of running correctly and the last three help you put these into practice and help you to refine your technique over the period of your transition. This program is set up so that runners can teach themselves in conjunction with the online videos and forum.Heidi's Strengthening Exercises consists of a well-ordered series of exercises which will help your body safely adjust to the redistribution of the workload and are essential to rebuild parts of the body which have been neglected due to poor technique. It should be started as soon as possible, in order to build strength and to deal with the resultant muscle and tendon soreness that you will start to experience. We identify specific injuries and how they are caused and we show how by improving running technique, and re-strengthening these injuries are quickly cured. Podiatrists will find Heidi's experiences and advice particularly interesting, especially as they will almost certainly, be in conflict with what is still taught in universities. Chapters Twelve and Thirteen, 'Managing the changes' and 'Rehabilitation', explain what should happen during the transition and what to do should you get injured, or if you are currently injured. Chapter Fourteen is very important as you must have suitable footwear to run with good technique. There is then a chapter on how your body shape will change as you adopt your new technique and a chapter on general tips and traps a list of commonly used terms, a glossary and an index.Finally, we have included three appendices: For Coaches, For Podiatrists and a detailed look at Heidi's strengthening program. In Appendix A, Keith discusses how to implement his Lessons from a coach's point of view, in Appendix B, Heidi explains how she treats her patients who are suffering with specific injuries and in Appendix C she explains her Strengthening program in greater detail for medical professionals and interested runners.
Lessons Learned on the Run
David Kempston has been running for over 40 years. A trial lawyer who loves to learn, this middle-of-the-pack runner has run with five different generations. Along the way, he's logged countless miles and learned that running is a great metaphor for life. Read and be inspired as David shares lessons he's learned on the road. Whether you're a runner or not, these stories will make you laugh, learn, and reflect.
Run to the Finish
Inspiration and practical tips for runners who prioritize enjoyment over pace and embrace their place as an "average" runner In her first book, popular runner blogger Amanda Brooks lays out the path to finding greater fulfillment in running for those who consider themselves "middle of the pack runners" -- they're not trying to win Boston (or even qualify for Boston); they just want to get strong and stay injury-free so they can continue to enjoy running. Run to the Finish is not your typical running book. While it is filled with useful strategic training advice throughout, at its core, it is about embracing your place in the middle of the pack with humor and learning to love the run you've got without comparing yourself to other runners. Mixing practical advice like understanding the discomfort vs. pain, the mental side of running, and movements to treat the most common injuries with more playful elements such as "Favorite hilarious marathon signs" and "Weird Thoughts We all Have at the Start Line," Brooks is the down-to-earth, inspiring guide for everyone who wants to be happier with their run.
Science of Running
Revolutionize your running techniques! Learn how to run better and faster, with more energy while avoiding injury. There is a science to running, and now you can learn about it too! Whether you are new to running, or have conquered a few marathons in your time, this runner's guide will show you how to train efficiently, find a suitable running regime, and master the art of running for life! Inside the pages of this running book, you'll find: - Explanations on the anatomy and physiology of the runner.- Easy-to-read descriptions of how running involves every system in the body.- A scientific breakdown of what happens under the skin at every stage of the running cycle.- Featuring anatomy of common injuries and exercise programs for both prevention and recovery.- 30 key exercises and how to perfect precision to optimize their benefits.- Bespoke training plans for runners at all levels. Expert-led insights backed by scientific research will show you how to start running, how to run faster, and how to improve your flexibility and gait for running efficiency and safety. Included in the Science of Running are exercises and training programs that target each muscle to ensure you become a stronger, better runner. The clear CGI images show annotations to muscle mechanics so you know you are taking the right steps and perfecting technique. Learn the science behind your body's energy systems, proper hydration and nutrition. From long-distance to marathon running, this sports book will completely transform your performance of injury-free running and help you to smash your goals one step at a time, proving the ideal running gift for the fitness fanatic in your life. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not dive deeper into our successful Science of series, where you can discover the research and scientific theories behind exercise and sport. Explore the anatomy of yoga to perfect your practice in Science of Yoga; or redefine your daily routine with Science of Living.
Fancy Running?The How to Guide to Fancy Dress Marathon Running
Fancy Running is a guide to Fancy Dress Marathon Running written by Philip Rose, an experienced runner who has completed many marathons and holds a Guinness World Record for running the London Marathon. The book is a guide for novices and experienced runners and contains hints and tips on how to make the most of the experience of running in costume. It contains 13 chapters that take the reader on a journey from costume and race selection through training including both mindset and physical. It gives readers the information they need to enable them to choose to run in fancy dress and to raise money in the process.
26 Miles to Boston
A colorful and moving portrait of what it feels like to run the world's most prestigious long-distance race.
Why Run When You Can Drive and Smoke at the Same Time
Why Run When You Can Drive and Smoke at the Same Time is a collection of amusing, engaging, and embarrassing running stories from nearly 40 years of hitting the pavement. These stories will resonate with both runners and non-runners alike as they embark on different journeys with Leber across the United States. Why Run is an endearing running memoir, combining humor, sport-related insights, and observations about life while on the move.
Positive Splits
Positive Splits has an abundance of inspirational stories. From sprinters to ultra-marathoners, from Olympians to average runners, from world-class coaches to homespun running wisdom to a runner who may have helped save our country.These stories share a common theme-- the power of running to inspire and to make a positive difference in our lives.
Easy Running PlansTotal-Body Training for Speed, Strength, and Endurance
Hit the ground running with this easy, total-body training guide.Whether you're a weekend runner looking to get in better shape or a road warrior aiming to tackle your first marathon, Easy Running Plans has something for you.Throughout this book, you'll learn the most effective stretching routines, strength workouts, and technique drills for runners-culminating in seven, easy-to-follow running plans. Whatever your goal may be, these plans will help you get there. And with the total-body approach, you'll not only get the most out of your runs but acquire the skills necessary to keep injuries at bay.Easy Running Plans contains the following: Lace up-Choose the training schedule that best suits your needs, whether you're looking to make steady gains or have your sights set on a 5k, 10k, half-marathon, or marathon.Study up-Learn the fundamentals of proper running form, stride, injury-prevention, and recovery.Speed up-Improve your speed, strength, and endurance with detailed illustrations depicting over 40 stretches, exercises, and drills-all of which can be performed at home, with little-to-no equipment.When you're ready to elevate your running game, pick up a copy of this book and get moving.
Get to the Sunshine
Laura hated running. Until a series of unexpected events led her to put on a pair of running shoes and complete her first marathon. With those miles, she unknowingly began her evolving journey into ultra marathons. Seven years later she secured a spot in the ultra marathon world's oldest and most prestigious 100-mile race - the Western States Endurance Run.Through moments of triumph and defeat, in times of chaos and uncertainty, she fought the most difficult course and conditions she had ever experienced, to prove to herself that she was worthy of having toed the line at Western States.Get to the Sunshine is the story of Laura's relentless drive to reach the Western States finish line, and the life lessons that brought her through the toughest 100 miles of her life. Just when you think you can't do something, life shows up and proves to you that you can.
Athlete to TriathleteThe Ultimate Triathlon Training Plan for Sprint and Olympic Races
Go the distance-a triathlon training guide for athletesMaybe you love to run, swam competitively in high school, or enjoy riding your bike. Perhaps you're looking for a fun, new athletic challenge? Whatever the case is, you're in the right place. Athlete to Triathlete delivers the ultimate triathlon training plan for Sprint and Olympic races to help you gain the fitness and confidence to complete your first race-and enjoy doing it.Transition from a single to a multisport athlete with advice on everything from injury prevention and mental fitness to pro tips for mastering each sport. The up-to-date information and expert guidance make your training journey and race day experience safe, fun, and memorable.This triathlon training book includes: Triathlon 101-All the triathlon-specific information you need to know, including helpful features like gear checklists, transition tips, and race day rules.Training beyond the basics-The chapters provide simple-to-understand details on training fundamentals, stretching exercises, and advice tailored to runners, cyclists, and swimmers.12-week training plans-Follow a detailed, day-by-day training plan for either a Sprint or Olympic distance race.When you're ready to race in your first triathlon, grab a copy of Athlete to Triathlete and complete the race with confidence.
Heart Rate Training
If you are serious about fitness, health, and performance, then Heart Rate Training, Second Edition, is for you. With a myriad of affordable smartphone apps and wearable devices enabling you to track your body's response to activity, it's never been easier to use heart rate monitoring to customize your training--and this guide will show you how! In Heart Rate Training, Second Edition, authors Roy Benson and Declan Connolly combine decades of coaching experience, scientific research, and practical knowledge to help you understand the best way to make your heart rate monitor work for you. They will show you how to get reliable data from your device, dispel myths surrounding heart rate monitors, and make it easy for you to calculate your ideal target heart rate. Then you'll learn how to customize your training by varying the intensity, duration, frequency, and mode of your exercise sessions as you work toward improving endurance, stamina, economy, and speed. Information on heart rate variability (HRV) training further prepares you to individualize your training plan based on your personal goals. As a bonus, sample exercise programs will guide you in manipulating training components to design long-term training plans for walking, running, cycling, swimming, triathlons, rowing, cross-country skiing, and team sports. When you are ready to take training and performance to the next level, turn to Heart Rate Training, and achieve your personal best. 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.
Obstacle Course Racing 101
Whether you are looking to prepare for your first Mud Run/Obstacle Course Race (OCR), or you simply want to improve your skills so that you can compete on a more serious level, the information in this book will help you do just that. You'll discover the main parts of every mud run that you should specifically train for and a list of recommended workouts that will transform you into a successful racer and competitor. Not only will you learn about the various types of obstacles that are common on most courses but you'll learn the tricks to mastering them so you can quickly move on to your next challenge. Included are training tips and workouts the author recommends for improving your endurance, strength and hand grip strength. Additionally, read about a vital mental training exercise that she personally practices regularly that will convert you into a solid OCR beast, both mentally and physically. Throughout the book, you'll be entertained with stories about the author's learning process along the way to the World Championships- the Do's and Don'ts that she learned the hard way. Learn what and what not to do with how to dress, train, eat and compete. Becoming proficient in obstacle racing for fun or for sport isn't hard, it just takes practice and anyone can do it! About the expert Nikki Hart is a world-class OCR (obstacle course race) competitor, personal trainer, sports nutritionist, sports performance speed and conditioning coach and fitness author - her latest book being Machine Free Fitness. Before OCR: she started training people in high school, purely by accident; was Woman Athlete of the Year for Track and Field in college her freshman year; graduated from the University of Montana with a degree in Zoology; went to vet school; started a horse rescue facility in Virginia, which she still has; and competes with her horses in 3 Day Eventing- which ironically, is very similar to OCR for horses. After her college years, she competed in local 5K races, then moved on to Triathlons. Then in 2014, Nikki helped a client prepare for his first mud run which was a Spartan Super. She ran it with him and was immediately hooked and has since continued racing and competing in OCR Championship events around the world. On the side, she enjoys running with her husband and teenage daughters in local mud runs and training horses. Her latest addition to her fitness adventures are trail ultra marathons. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Finding Their Stride
In Finding Their Stride, Sally Pont, a runner, teacher, and second-generation coach, tells of her first year coaching a co-ed cross country team to victory, both on and off the course. A surprising story of triumph, as well as an endearing tale of driven athletes, Pont shares the highlights and heartbreak of her young runners at Moravian Academy, a small, independent school near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Every page is infused with Pont's affection and respect for her runners, and as the season unfolds, we see the team beginning to find a new stride. While the boys struggle, the girls soar to new heights, going from last place to first. "Uplifting and engaging, Finding Their Stride is "about attaining and teaching excellence, whose metaphor happens to be a high school running team" (Kirkus Reviews).
Run for Your Life
Run for Your Life: A Guide to Street and Road Running humorously compares and contrasts running in urban and rural environments. The book will inspire beginning runners, while veteran runners will also find it funny, familiar, and interesting.As Stupido, "Ray" recounts many of his own amusing running episodes, using his experiences as guidelines for others to enjoy the thrills of running, while at the same time avoiding some common road hazards.The alluring tourist routes of Washington, D.C., and the exciting vistas of "wild and wonderful" West Virginia are explored, as readers learn how to maximize running pleasure in both rural and urban areas.Run for Your Life details how to run safely in high traffic areas and on dangerous city streets. It also provides basic rules of thumb for running up steep hills, around dangerously sharp curves, and on lonely country roads that often have little or no shoulders. Readers will learn how to maximize their running pleasure, while minimizing physical and environmental hazards.This funny and easy-to-read book is great for runners, would-be runners, and non-runners of all ages.Author Bio: Raymond Ten Eyck grew up in the Washington metropolitan area and in Fairfax, Virginia. He now resides in Martinsburg, West Virginia. "West Virginia, I have discovered, is one of the best places to run in this country, and perhaps the entire world." The author works at a veterans hospital.
