Individual Sports category: 1455 books
Cyclosportive
Preparing For and Taking Part in Long Distance Cycling Challenges
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2013
Cyclosportives, or long-distance cycle rides, are growing in popularity all over the world. From the Etape du Tour - where cyclists get to ride a stage of the Tour de France - to the Tour of Flanders or the Etape Caledonia in Scotland, these events are pulling big numbers and attracting a range of...
Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running
The Best Advice to Get Started, Stay Motivated, Lose Weight, Run Injury-Free, Be Safe, and Train for Any Distance
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2007
Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running is designed specifically to address the unique challenges and rewards the sport presents to the fastest growing segment of the market—women runners.
More than 10 million women across the country now identify themselves as regular runners. In...
Run:Walk Method Mastery
Running Training Guide to Faster Runs
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2015
Do you have questions like these about the run:walk method? Are you looking for a running training guide to faster runs?
How can I build my confidence with the run:walk method?
How can I separate truth from fiction among the many claims that I hear about the run:walk method?
What are the secrets...
Mastering the Samurai Sword
A Full-Color, Step-by-Step Guide [Downloadable Material Included]
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Memorialized in countless books and movies, the history of Japan's fearsome samurai warriors is known all over the world. Who can forget these Japanese masters' skills with the sword? Today, samurai warriors no longer exist, but their legacy of swordsmanship endures. Now, the way of the samurai sword...
by Mike Young
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2006
Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement provides clear and straightforward lessons to law enforcement officials so they can effectively defend themselves in the line of duty.
A comprehensive handbook of law enforcement self-defense, this martial arts guide offers instruction in techniques...
Beyond the Lion's Den
The Life, The Fights, The Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2012
Inside the Lion's Den is the remarkable story of Ken Shamrock's ascent to the top of reality martial combat.
A legendary Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter and former professional wrestler, Shamrock is an inspiration to thousands. This is the story of his rise from a troubled youth to champion...
The Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women
Get Off Your Butt and On with Your Training
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2013
Anyone can run a marathon. Dawn Dais makes it a little more bearable--and a lot more fun
Dawn Dais hated running. And it didn't like her much, either. Her fitness routine consisted of avoiding the stairs in her own house, because who really has the energy to climb stairs? It was with this exercise...
How to Run a Personal Record
Cover the Ground in Front of You Faster Than Ever Before
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2009
Training tips for record-breaking distance running from the author of 4 Months to a 4-Hour Marathon.
The only running book targeted specifically to help runners set a personal record, this indispensable guide offers specific training programs for each of the four most popular race distances:...
Runner's World How to Make Yourself Poop
And 999 Other Tips All Runners Should Know
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2018
Every runner knows how important it is to clear out before you head out—and Runner’s World How to Make Yourself Poop shows you how.
With tips on training, nutrition, gear, motivation, health, and racing delivered with humor and clarity, this book is essential reading for any runner who...
Down and Dirty
The Essential Training Guide for Obstacle Races and Mud Runs
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Obstacle course races and mud runs such as Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, Warrior Dash, Rugged Maniac, and Muddy Buddy are all waiting for you to get Down and Dirty.
Author Matt B. Davis offers an overview of the most popular races before tackling the most important concerns for any...
Runner's World Race Everything
How to Conquer Any Race at Any Distance in Any Environment and Have Fun Doing It
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2017
How to be prepared no matter where running might take you
Millions of runners around the US are interested in special experiences, whether it means running a bucket-list event like the Boston Marathon, or competing in beautiful and challenging locales such as Rome or Death Valley. Whatever...
The Trail Runner's Companion
A Step-by-Step Guide to Trail Running and Racing, from 5Ks to Ultras
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
The sport of trail running is booming as more runners seek more adventurous routes and a deeper connection with nature. Not only are runners taking to the trail, but a growing number are challenging themselves to go past the conventional 26.2-mile marathon point. The time is right for a book that...
Functional Training for Athletes at All Levels
Workouts for Agility, Speed and Power
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2009
A Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
How to Progress FAST in BJJ
Language: English
Release Date: August 12, 2015
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is the martial art made famous by the Gracie family and proven in UFC competition. Every modern martial artist needs to have an understanding of grappling and basic competency on the ground, or else there is a giant hole in his game.
This book is your...