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The Round is not only a history of the Bob Graham Round, but also an exploration of the what, why and how of this classic fell endurance challenge. After covering the genesis of the BGR in detail, it documents its development from a more-or-less idle challenge to its present status as a rite of passage...

A valuable coaching on gearing up for and finishing a marathon. From a national class marathoner who qualified for the Olympic Trials—valuable coaching on gearing up for and finishing a marathon. Bloch explains the benefits of cross-training for marathon runners, offers winning strategies specific to individual race courses, and more.

The Runner’s Yoga Book is an ideal companion for the weekend or professional athlete, for the reader who wants to stretch and relax, and for the developing yoga student who wants to establish a home practice. Drawing on over thirty years of teaching and personal practice, author Jean Couch offers...

Roger Black was Britain's top 400 metres runner, having overcome major setbacks and injuries, most notably a rare heart condition which struck him down in 1993. Written from diary notes, this book tells the story of Roger Black''s career.'

This book covers several topics including: Chapter 1: The Basics Chapter 2: Should You Sprint Chapter 3: Sprinting Faster Chapter 4: Marathon Basics Chapter 5: You Must Breathe Right and much more! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

In the fifth book of the Road to Glory series, Jeremy Daniel shows us how Caster Semenya developed into a world-class athlete. Growing up in poverty in Limpopo, Caster’s early experiences at school are marked by many ups and downs: while her friends and family accept her for who she is, she is constantly...

Correre nel vento è una raccolta di 46 racconti brevi che parlano di emozioni, sensazioni, sfide e passioni che infiammano il meraviglioso mondo dell’atletica leggera. Queste storie si addentrano nel profondo dei sentimenti e dell’animo dei runners, da cui nasce la loro primordiale vocazione....

La corsa è la cosa più vicina alla natura umana, ci riappacifica con il nostro corpo e con la nostra anima. Siamo fatti per correre e per saltare, non per stare seduti in una sedia. Attraverso la corsa, ho imparato cosa vuol dire avere un obiettivo, credere in qualcosa, insistere, lavorare, impegnarsi,...

At the 1908 Summer Olympics, one of the contenders in the marathon was the diminutive Italian Dorando Pietri. After leading the pack at a grueling pace, Pietri staggered into the stadium, turned the wrong direction, and fell five times, after which two officials took him by the arms and brought him...

This is the thrilling account of the heroism, ambition, and scandal of three remarkable men whose actions at the 1908 Olympics overshadowed the first London Games. Diminutive Italian Dorando Pietri fell five times, and was practically carried across the finish line. Scottish sprinter Wyndham Halswelle...

With modest and regular effort, you can accomplish things you may never have dreamed of. The triathlon community is filled with a wide range of people, all of whom just get out there and 'do it.' The fact that we are all out to try something hard (what other sport has a 90 minute "sprint?") builds...

Do you want to know how faster runners apply self-control and discipline? Do you have questions like these about willpower and your marathon training and racing? How do commitment and progress affect my willpower? Is there such a thing as too much willpower? How do pride, shame, and guilt...

Mary Decker's clash with Zola Budd at the 1984 Los Angeles Games is one of the biggest and most controversial events in Olympic history. In a head-to-head that gripped the imagination of the world, the 3000 metres race pitted the experienced and glamourous world champion from the host nation against...

Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport. This book includes information boxes containing tips and advice aimed at all...