Track Field category: 203 books

Two works by George Washington Sears (Nessmuk) in one collection with an active table of contents.

El running se está extendiendo cada vez más como la actividad deportiva favorita de muchas mujeres. -Este es el primer libro del mercado dirigido especialmente a ellas, tratando problemáticas, experiencias y obstáculos específicos de las mujeres. -Altamente motivador, al terminarlo las lectoras...

The Full Flight series of reading books are for children and young adults aged 8 to 14 and over who are struggling to read. Each book has been carefully written for those with a reading age of approximately 7 to 8, but are packed full of adventure and brilliant illustrations to really grab the reader...

Fifty runners—from the world’s elite to passionate amateurs—share the races they’ll never forget in this “fascinating and fresh look at competitive running” (Jon Sinclair, former USA cross country and 10K champion, RRCA Hall of Famer). Every runner that enters a race has a unique...

Kelly Holmes made history when she brought home double gold in the 2004 Olympics, becoming a national hero. She won Sports Personality of the Year, was given a Damehood, fully backed London's successful 2012 Olympic bid and became a superstar on the red carpet as well as a much acclaimed and consulted...

A glorious, fully illustrated celebration of the London 2012 Olympic Games, with expert analysis and comment from The Times’ cast of sporting experts and brought to life with sumptuous, award-winning photographs The London 2012 Olympic Games are one of the great success stories not just in British...

To enter a Long or Ultra distance event or challenge the likes of 100 km is a decision and a half. The confidence that needs to be built up not only of the distance but of the whole experience cannot be underestimated. Get it right and to complete such a distance is very, very self-satisfying. Preparation...

Each year, thousands of competitors pit themselves against the elements, extremes of geography and their own psyches to take part in the world's hardest physical challenges. From the cold of the highest peaks to the unforgiving heat of the desert, by sea, bike or foot seemingly ordinary people are...

This first hand book, written by an athlete who has lived in the same training camps with the world's top runners, trained and shared the same experiences with them for over ten years now, may change your perceptions about these world beaters after you learn how much they sacrifice in their training.

Usain Bolt is the fastest human being in the history of the world. Most fans are aware of his multiple world records and his record-setting 100 and 200 meter gold medal defenses at the 2012 Olympics in London, but in order to truly understand Usain Bolt, you must first understand where he came from....

With over 3,000 pieces of wit and wisdom from runners famous and humble, here is an important running resource and a great gift for any runner. George Sheehan, a celebrated running writer, philosopher, and physician, once wrote, "The more I run, the more certain I am that I am heading for my real...

Are you looking for a journey that will take you through 100 of the Best Athletes in All of Sports, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating 100...

From running legend Tom Derderian comes a comprehensive look at one of the most storied and celebrated athletic events in the nation, the Boston Marathon. For more than 110 years, the race has been regarded as one of the world’s great racing traditions. From the narrow starting line on Main...

This New York Times–bestselling author’s account of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin offers a “vivid portrait not just of Owens but of ’30s Germany and America” (Sports Illustrated). At the 1936 Olympics, against a backdrop of swastikas and goose-stepping storm troopers, an African American...