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Daniels' Running Formula

by Jack Daniels ...

Train for your next race with the man who has been called “the world’s best running coach.” With more than 55 years of experience, Jack Daniels is a legendary figure in the running community. Named the National Coach of the Year by the NCAA and honored as the Division III Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Century, Daniels has mentored some of the greatest names in running, including Jim Ryun, Ken ... Read more

$14.39 USD

Train for your next race with the man who has been called “the world’s best running coach.” With more than 55 years of experience, Jack Daniels is a legendary figure in the running community. Named the National Coach of the Year by the NCAA and honored as the Division III Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Century, Daniels has mentored some of the greatest names in running, including Jim Ryun, Ken
... Read more
Advanced Marathoning

by Pete Pfitzinger, Scott Douglas ...

Explore how to train smarter and remain injury-free.Competing in a marathon requires thorough and intelligent preparation. Advanced Marathoning, Fourth Edition, gives you all the information you need to benefit from a training program that combines coaching best practices with the latest sport science.Written for serious runners, by the duo behind the hugely successful first three editions, this ... Read more

$16.59 USD

Explore how to train smarter and remain injury-free.Competing in a marathon requires thorough and intelligent preparation. Advanced Marathoning, Fourth Edition, gives you all the information you need to benefit from a training program that combines coaching best practices with the latest sport science.Written for serious runners, by the duo behind the hugely successful first three editions, this
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The Way of the Runner

by Adharanand Finn ...

Japan is the most running-obsessed country on earth. A 135-mile relay race, or "ekiden," is the country's biggest annual sporting event. Thousands of professional runners compete for corporate teams in some of the most competitive races in the world. The legendary "marathon monks" run a thousand marathons in a thousand days to reach spiritual enlightenment.Yet so much of Japan's running culture ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Japan is the most running-obsessed country on earth. A 135-mile relay race, or "ekiden," is the country's biggest annual sporting event. Thousands of professional runners compete for corporate teams in some of the most competitive races in the world. The legendary "marathon monks" run a thousand marathons in a thousand days to reach spiritual enlightenment.Yet so much of Japan's running culture
... Read more
Running Sideways

The Olympic Champion Who Made Track and Field History

by Pauline Davis ...

Winner, Autobiography/Memoir, International Book Awards, 2023Winner, Biography/Autobiography, Track and Field Writers of America (TAFWA) Book Award, 2022A raw, uplifting story from one of the most important hidden figures in track and field history.When Pauline Davis first began to run, it wasn’t with any thought of future Olympic glory. A product of the poor neighborhood of Bain Town in The ... Read more

$19.69 USD

Winner, Autobiography/Memoir, International Book Awards, 2023Winner, Biography/Autobiography, Track and Field Writers of America (TAFWA) Book Award, 2022A raw, uplifting story from one of the most important hidden figures in track and field history.When Pauline Davis first began to run, it wasn’t with any thought of future Olympic glory. A product of the poor neighborhood of Bain Town in The
... Read more
The Perfect Distance

Ovett and Coe: The Record Breaking Rivalry

by Pat Butcher ...

The definitive, fully authorised story of the record-breaking rivalry between London Olympics organiser Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett.Steve Ovett and Sebastian Coe presided over the golden era of British athletics. Between them they won three Olympic gold medals, two silvers, one bronze and broke a total of twelve middle-distance records. They were part of the landscape of the late seventies and ... Read more

$2.99 USD

The definitive, fully authorised story of the record-breaking rivalry between London Olympics organiser Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett.Steve Ovett and Sebastian Coe presided over the golden era of British athletics. Between them they won three Olympic gold medals, two silvers, one bronze and broke a total of twelve middle-distance records. They were part of the landscape of the late seventies and
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Chasing Excellence

The Remarkable Life and Inspiring Vigilosophy of Coach Joe I. Vigil

by Pat Joseph Melgares ...

Winner, Best Sports Book, International Latino Book Awards; Best Biography, Independent Book Publishers AssociationDr. Joe I. Vigil—known simply as "Coach" to virtually everybody he has ever met—rose from poverty to become a towering figure in the running world. Coach has won 19 national championships and coached 425 All-Americans, 22 Olympians…and an army of "Vigilantes" who seek to emulate his ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Winner, Best Sports Book, International Latino Book Awards; Best Biography, Independent Book Publishers AssociationDr. Joe I. Vigil—known simply as "Coach" to virtually everybody he has ever met—rose from poverty to become a towering figure in the running world. Coach has won 19 national championships and coached 425 All-Americans, 22 Olympians…and an army of "Vigilantes" who seek to emulate his
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Mind Gym : An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

by Gary Mack, David Casstevens ...

Drawing on his work with some of the top teams in professional sports, noted sport psychology consultant Gary Mack shares with you the same techniques and exercises he uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." These 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes will help you gain the "head edge" over the competition. ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Drawing on his work with some of the top teams in professional sports, noted sport psychology consultant Gary Mack shares with you the same techniques and exercises he uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." These 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes will help you gain the "head edge" over the competition.
... Read more
Método Hanson de entrenamiento para maratón

by Luke Humphrey, Keith Hanson, Kevin Hanson ...

Series series Running
El proyecto hanson-brooks de corredores de fondo ha barrido el panorama del atletismo de EE.UU. como un huracán, convirtiéndose su grupo en uno de los equipos de atletismo de mayor éxito. Proyecto conocido por su talento irreverente y por una carrera larga de 25,6 kilómetros muy poco convencionales, los miembros de este equipo han subido al podio en los maratones más grandes de Estados Unidos y ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

El proyecto hanson-brooks de corredores de fondo ha barrido el panorama del atletismo de EE.UU. como un huracán, convirtiéndose su grupo en uno de los equipos de atletismo de mayor éxito. Proyecto conocido por su talento irreverente y por una carrera larga de 25,6 kilómetros muy poco convencionales, los miembros de este equipo han subido al podio en los maratones más grandes de Estados Unidos y
... Read more
El Método Hanson para correr el medio maratón

by Luke Humphrey, Keith Hanson, Kevin Hanson ...

Series series Running
¡Enhorabuena! Tienes en tus manos la guía definitiva para obtener los mejores resultados en el medio maratón. Corredores comprometidos de todo el mundo han establecido nuevos records personales gracias a este programa de entrenamiento. Luke Humphrey y los hermanos Hanson te ofrecen un programa de entrenamiento completo, con gráficos, datos y conocimientos científicos para lograr tus objetivos. El ... Read more

$16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

¡Enhorabuena! Tienes en tus manos la guía definitiva para obtener los mejores resultados en el medio maratón. Corredores comprometidos de todo el mundo han establecido nuevos records personales gracias a este programa de entrenamiento. Luke Humphrey y los hermanos Hanson te ofrecen un programa de entrenamiento completo, con gráficos, datos y conocimientos científicos para lograr tus objetivos. El
... Read more
Running for My Life

One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games

by Lopez Lomong ...

Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track and field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help to save thousands more.Lopez Lomong chronicles his inspiring ascent from a barefoot lost boy of the Sudanese Civil War to a Nike ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track and field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help to save thousands more.Lopez Lomong chronicles his inspiring ascent from a barefoot lost boy of the Sudanese Civil War to a Nike
... Read more
The Book of Five Rings

by Miyamoto Musashi ...

The Book of Five Rings (五輪書, Go Rin no Sho) is a text on kenjutsu and the martial arts in general, written by the Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi around 1645. Many translations have been made, and it enjoys an audience considerably broader than other martial artists and people across East Asia. For instance, some foreign business leaders find its discussion of conflict and taking the advantage ... Read more

$1.99 USD

The Book of Five Rings (五輪書, Go Rin no Sho) is a text on kenjutsu and the martial arts in general, written by the Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi around 1645. Many translations have been made, and it enjoys an audience considerably broader than other martial artists and people across East Asia. For instance, some foreign business leaders find its discussion of conflict and taking the advantage
... Read more
Chi Marathon

The Breakthrough Natural Running Program for a Pain-Free Half Marathon and Marathon

by Danny Dreyer, Katherine Dreyer ...

From the authors of the bestselling Chi Running, a game-changing training guide for injury-free long distance running.In Chi Marathon, Danny Dreyer, creator of the revolutionary ChiRunning program, highly respected running coach, and accomplished distance runner, takes a whole-body approach to long-distance running—much like T’ai Chi—making ease and efficiency of movement the prime goal of one’s ... Read more

$14.99 USD

From the authors of the bestselling Chi Running, a game-changing training guide for injury-free long distance running.In Chi Marathon, Danny Dreyer, creator of the revolutionary ChiRunning program, highly respected running coach, and accomplished distance runner, takes a whole-body approach to long-distance running—much like T’ai Chi—making ease and efficiency of movement the prime goal of one’s
... Read more
Becoming Boston Strong

One Woman's Race to Run and Conquer the World's Greatest Marathon

by Amy Noelle Roe ...

Named One of the "Best Nonfiction Books to Read in 2019" by Woman's DayIt’s 2004 and twentysomething Amy Noelle Roe is living by herself in Portland, Oregon, with few friends, little money, and no job. It’s not her year. With lots of free time on her hands, she remembers watching the Boston Marathon years ago and, inspired by that memory, decides to join a marathon training group, hoping that ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Named One of the "Best Nonfiction Books to Read in 2019" by Woman's DayIt’s 2004 and twentysomething Amy Noelle Roe is living by herself in Portland, Oregon, with few friends, little money, and no job. It’s not her year. With lots of free time on her hands, she remembers watching the Boston Marathon years ago and, inspired by that memory, decides to join a marathon training group, hoping that
... Read more
Triumph

The Untold Story of Jesse Owens and Hitler's Olympics

by Jeremy Schaap ...

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 son of sharecroppers won a staggering four gold medals, single-handedly falsifying Hitler's myth of Aryan ... Read more

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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 son of sharecroppers won a staggering four gold medals, single-handedly falsifying Hitler's myth of Aryan
... Read more
The Front Runner

The Life of Steve Prefontaine

by Brendan O'Meara ...

"Sports journalism at its finest, a book so well-researched that everyone who thinks they know Pre is in for a big surprise.” —Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to RunOn the 50th anniversary of American Track and Field icon Steve Prefontaine’s tragic death comes an essential reappraisal of his life and legacy, a powerful work of sports biography and narrative history exploring the ... Read more

$17.49 USD

"Sports journalism at its finest, a book so well-researched that everyone who thinks they know Pre is in for a big surprise.” —Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to RunOn the 50th anniversary of American Track and Field icon Steve Prefontaine’s tragic death comes an essential reappraisal of his life and legacy, a powerful work of sports biography and narrative history exploring the
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Beyond Fast

How a Renegade Coach and His Unlikely High School Team Revolutionized Distance Running

by Sean Brosnan, Chris Lear, Andrew Greif ...

The true story of a high school cross country team that went from obscurity to becoming the fastest squad the country, and perhaps the world, has ever seen, called “inspiring and entertaining” (Jerry Schumacher) and “a deliciously rich tale” (Neal Bascomb).When Sean Brosnan arrived at Newbury Park High School in 2016, their cross country team hadn’t so much as qualified for a California state ... Read more

$14.99 USD

The true story of a high school cross country team that went from obscurity to becoming the fastest squad the country, and perhaps the world, has ever seen, called “inspiring and entertaining” (Jerry Schumacher) and “a deliciously rich tale” (Neal Bascomb).When Sean Brosnan arrived at Newbury Park High School in 2016, their cross country team hadn’t so much as qualified for a California state
... Read more
Running with a Police Escort

Tales from the Back of the Pack

by Jill Grunenwald ...

In the fall of 2012, quirky and cat-loving Cleveland librarian Jill Grunenwald got an alarming email from her younger sister: her sister was very concerned with Jill’s weight and her overall mental and physical health. Having always struggled with her weight, Jill was currently hitting the scales at more than three hundred pounds. Right then, Jill looked in the mirror and decided that she needed ... Read more

$12.99 USD

In the fall of 2012, quirky and cat-loving Cleveland librarian Jill Grunenwald got an alarming email from her younger sister: her sister was very concerned with Jill’s weight and her overall mental and physical health. Having always struggled with her weight, Jill was currently hitting the scales at more than three hundred pounds. Right then, Jill looked in the mirror and decided that she needed
... Read more
Woodcraft and Camping / Wit, Humor, Reason, Rhetoric, Prose, Poetry and Story Woven into Eight Popular Lectures

The Collected Works of George Washington Sears

by George Washington Sears ...

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

$1.69 USD

Two works by George Washington Sears (Nessmuk) in one collection with an active table of contents.
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The 30-Minute Runner

Smart Training for Busy Beginners

by Duncan Larkin ...

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, techniques, and tips—is put forth purely in terms of minutes spent running, without any goal paces ... Read more

$12.99 USD

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, techniques, and tips—is put forth purely in terms of minutes spent running, without any goal paces
... Read more
Chase Your Shadow

The Trials of Oscar Pistorius

by John Carlin ...

The definitive account of the rise and fall of South African Olympic and Gold Medal-winning Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his personal and athletic success to the murder charge that rocked the world and put both the man, and post-Apartheid South Africa, on trial.Oscar Pistorius made history as the first amputee to compete against able-bodied runners at the 2012 London Olympics. A hero ... Read more

$9.49 USD

The definitive account of the rise and fall of South African Olympic and Gold Medal-winning Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his personal and athletic success to the murder charge that rocked the world and put both the man, and post-Apartheid South Africa, on trial.Oscar Pistorius made history as the first amputee to compete against able-bodied runners at the 2012 London Olympics. A hero
... Read more
The Minimalist Runner

by Nicholas Pang ...

Tools For Developing Good Form And Running Injury-Free. A Practical Guide To Understanding And Using Minimalist Running Shoes To Develop Good Running Form. Learn how to use minimalist running shoes as tools for improving your running form and run injury-free for life. Understand what the latest footwear manufacturers technology offers and decide which works for your situation. Learn what's wrong ... Read more

$8.69 USD

Tools For Developing Good Form And Running Injury-Free. A Practical Guide To Understanding And Using Minimalist Running Shoes To Develop Good Running Form. Learn how to use minimalist running shoes as tools for improving your running form and run injury-free for life. Understand what the latest footwear manufacturers technology offers and decide which works for your situation. Learn what's wrong
... Read more
We Share the Sun

The Incredible Journey of Kenya's Legendary Running Coach Patrick Sang and the Fastest Runners on Earth

by Sarah Gearhart ...

An enlightening biography and gripping sports narrative that takes us behind the scenes into the lives of some of the world’s most elite runners in Kenya and their coach, Patrick Sang.At a secluded training camp in Kaptagat, Kenya, a small town nearly 8,000 feet above sea level in the Great Rift Valley, three-dozen world-class runners, including Olympic champions, world record holders and the ... Read more

$11.99 USD

An enlightening biography and gripping sports narrative that takes us behind the scenes into the lives of some of the world’s most elite runners in Kenya and their coach, Patrick Sang.At a secluded training camp in Kaptagat, Kenya, a small town nearly 8,000 feet above sea level in the Great Rift Valley, three-dozen world-class runners, including Olympic champions, world record holders and the
... Read more
Reborn on the Run

My Journey from Addiction to Ultramarathons

by Catra Corbett ...

"This is a story you’ll love and never forget."—Christopher McDougall, author, Born to Run and Natural Born HeroesAside from her rock star looks, Catra Corbett is a standout in the running world on her accomplishments alone. Catra is the first American woman to run over one hundred miles or more on more than one hundred occasions and the first to run one hundred and two hundred miles in the Ohlone ... Read more

$16.99 USD

"This is a story you’ll love and never forget."—Christopher McDougall, author, Born to Run and Natural Born HeroesAside from her rock star looks, Catra Corbett is a standout in the running world on her accomplishments alone. Catra is the first American woman to run over one hundred miles or more on more than one hundred occasions and the first to run one hundred and two hundred miles in the Ohlone
... Read more
Atletismo

Iniciación y perfeccionamiento

by Vitaliy Polischuk ...

Series series Atletismo
El atletismo está constituido por un sinfín de modalidades deportivas ya que agrupa las más diversas disciplinas deportivas. Así, llegan a formar parte del atletismo, disciplinas de carácter cíclico: carreras de distintas distancias, marcha atlética, pentatlón, decatlón, así como disciplinas más complejas que combinan las cíclicas, las de coordinación difícil y las de fuerza-velocidad como los 3 ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

El atletismo está constituido por un sinfín de modalidades deportivas ya que agrupa las más diversas disciplinas deportivas. Así, llegan a formar parte del atletismo, disciplinas de carácter cíclico: carreras de distintas distancias, marcha atlética, pentatlón, decatlón, así como disciplinas más complejas que combinan las cíclicas, las de coordinación difícil y las de fuerza-velocidad como los 3
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