Field Sports category: 236 books
L’Éducation athlétique
( Edition intégrale )
Language: French
Release Date: September 28, 2018
Si je ressens comme il convient l’honneur très grand que vous me faites en m’admettant à occuper ce soir une tribune illustrée déjà par tant d’orateurs distingués, je ne puis me dissimuler non plus combien le sujet que je vais traiter est approprié à cet auditoire ; et cela me donne...
by Amy Dixon
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2012
The mice of New York City dread the day of the New York City Marathon more than any other—the crowds, the large shoes, the noise. All of them, that is, except for Preston. He and his family live underneath the starting line on the Verrazano Bridge and every year Preston has dreamed of joining all...
The 30-Minute Runner
Smart Training for Busy Beginners
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2018
The 30-Minute Runner takes a simplified approach to training, which is to break down everything into one thirty-minute session per day—a manageable segment for first-time runners and those who may be in decent shape but lead incredibly busy lives. Everything in the book—including training schedules,...
by John M. Mora
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2006
Train smarter and get better results no matter how busy your lifestyle. Triathlon Workout Planner is like having your own personal support team to prioritize training, fit workouts into your schedule, and plan for long-term racing success. By choosing the right workout at the right time, you can actually...
by John M. Mora
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2009
Triathlon 101 helped thousands of athletes take the guesswork out of multisport training and racing. Now, this best-seller returns, updated with more top-notch information and solidifying its status as the essential guide for multisport success. In this new edition, you’ll learn these techniques...
Your First Triathlon, 2nd Ed.
Race-Ready in 5 Hours a Week
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2012
Joe Friel is the top coach in triathlon and his book Your First Triathlon is the best-selling book for beginner triathletes. This clear and comprehensive book makes preparing for sprint and Olympic triathlons simple and stress-free. Joe Friel's practical training plan takes fewer than 5 hours a week,...
Triathlon 2.0
Data-Driven Performance Training
Language: English
Release Date: February 8, 2016
Serious triathletes may be the most tech-savvy of all athletes. You have the latest devices and know that data to improve your performance are at hand, but putting it all together can be a daunting, confusing task.
Triathlete, coach, researcher, and author Jim Vance maintains that, despite...
by George M. Dallam, Steven Jonas
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2008
Dedication, passion, obsession—for serious endurance athletes, coaches, duathletes, and triathletes, the quest for improvement never ends. Knowing they can shave time from the previous performance, they seek out the latest in research and training techniques.
In Championship Triathlon Training,...
Tread Lightly
Form, Footwear, and the Quest for Injury-Free Running
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Praise for the work of Peter Larson
"Larson presents a wealth of balanced info on the raging debate over proper running form and minimalist running shoes." —Erin Beresini, Outside Online
“Peter Larson is both a scientist and a realist when it comes to running shoes, and that's a...
by Ryan Robert
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2012
Several years ago Ryan Robert noticed his niece was having body image issues. She obsessed about her weight and let it take control of her life. Eventually she even lost the confidence she once effortlessly displayed.
As an avid runner, Ryan knew if he was able to get his niece to start running...
by Adharanand Finn
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2016
Welcome to Japan, the most running-obsessed nation on earth, and home to a unique running culture unlike anything Adharanand Finn, author of Running with the Kenyans, has even experienced.
It may come as a surprise to many people, but Japan is the most running-obsessed country on earth. A 135-mile...
El gen deportivo
Un atleta excelente ¿nace o se hace?
Language: Spanish
Release Date: May 5, 2014
Nueva luz sobre el viejo debate de talento versus esfuerzo El debate es tan viejo como el deporte competitivo. Estrellas como Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps y otros ¿son engendros de la naturaleza nacidos para triunfar o simplemente son personas que han ido más allá de sus límites biológicos a través...
Sprinting
Training, Techniques and Improving Performance
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2013
A huge amount of time, planning and preparation goes into creating a world-class sprinter. Sprinting - Training, Techniques and Improving Performance is an essential guide for all athletes at the beginning or development stages of their sprint careers who are committed to running faster. The book...
Correr es algo más
Calidad en movimiento y prevención de lesiones. Estar en forma para correr, y no al revés.
Language: Spanish
Release Date: March 23, 2017
Descubre todo lo que necesitas saber para sacarle el máximo partido a tu cuerpo y asentar las bases físicas y mentales para correr con la guía de entrenamientos de Isabel del Barrio.
Correr es algo más que correr y, para ello, hay que estar en forma, y no al revés.
A partir de su...