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The Race To Be Myself (Paperback): Caster Semenya The Race To Be Myself (Paperback)
Caster Semenya 1
R320 R256 Discovery Miles 2 560 Save R64 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

“Caster’s story isn’t just a tale of perseverance and poise, it’s a story that makes us all interrogate our humanity and the world we build with our actions every day. An essential read.” - Trevor Noah

Caster Semenya is one of the greatest athletes ever to run the 800- metre. She went undefeated for almost four years, winning two Olympic gold medals and three World Athletics Championships, and set and broke numerous records.

However, Caster’s life and career were devastated by accusations that she was not a woman and should not compete against other women as she was born with naturally elevated levels of testosterone. Required by the International Association of Athletics Federations to take hormone-altering drugs as a condition of competing in certain events, Caster for years suffered side effects that she describes as devastating to her health. Her predicament surfaced a still-raging firestorm over our understanding of gender and, of how gender plays out in sports, as well as our expectations of female athletes.

The Race to be Myself tells the coming-of-age story of an iconic athlete – of Caster’s dramatic journey from a gifted and self-trained novice to the pinnacle of her sport – and takes readers behind the scenes of her inspiring battle to run in the ‘body that God gave me’.

The Wine Runner - My Year of Hard Yards and Vineyards (Paperback): Colin Renton The Wine Runner - My Year of Hard Yards and Vineyards (Paperback)
Colin Renton
R307 R279 Discovery Miles 2 790 Save R28 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

With his sixtieth birthday looming, Colin Renton decides that it’s time to escape office life and focus on achieving some of his unfulfilled goals.  He embarks on a year-long adventure that takes him from the busy streets of Edinburgh to the traffic-free roads, sodden fields and dusty paths of Europe’s winemaking regions. He laces up his running shoes and joins thousands of fellow athletes in races that test him over various distances, degrees of difficulty and levels of seriousness. His schedule, which culminates with a marathon debut, takes him to places he would otherwise not have visited. On his travels, he seeks out local wines that deserve a place in a carefully chosen twelve-bottle case, a process that throws up some fascinating insights and introduces him to a vintage crop of engaging characters. The crossover between running and wine uncorks a tale of endurance, curiosity and discovery, told in an accessible style and served up with a splash of local colour and a drop of wry humour.

Showdown in Moscow - The Olympic Quests of Coe and Ovett (Hardcover): Hugh Shields Showdown in Moscow - The Olympic Quests of Coe and Ovett (Hardcover)
Hugh Shields
R575 Discovery Miles 5 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is the story of two of the world's greatest ever milers, Seb Coe and Steve Ovett. Before the Moscow Olympics, Coe and Ovett had barely raced each other. They had, however, established impressive race credentials and traded world records. So when the Olympics came round, it was showdown time. There is still no athletics clash which in living memory has come close to the Olympic duels of Coe and Ovett in Moscow. The combination of record-breaking runs and media hype generated huge public interest. And when, just weeks before the Olympics started, Ovett first broke and then equalled two of Coe's world records, the stage was set for the most titanic of Olympic duels. The Coe-Ovett showdown in Moscow was, and still is, sporting theatre of the highest order.

What I Talk about When I Talk about Running - A Memoir (Paperback): Haruki Murakami What I Talk about When I Talk about Running - A Memoir (Paperback)
Haruki Murakami 1
R220 R184 Discovery Miles 1 840 Save R36 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Brooks Running - Memoir (Hardcover): Greg Brooks, Heather Beck Brooks Running - Memoir (Hardcover)
Greg Brooks, Heather Beck
R780 Discovery Miles 7 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Olympian Leap - The Life and Legacy of Josh Culbreath (Hardcover): Cynthia Culbreath The Olympian Leap - The Life and Legacy of Josh Culbreath (Hardcover)
Cynthia Culbreath
R1,130 Discovery Miles 11 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
My Three Year Journey to the New York City Marathon - An Inspirational Journal (Journey) (Hardcover): Hae S Bolduc My Three Year Journey to the New York City Marathon - An Inspirational Journal (Journey) (Hardcover)
Hae S Bolduc
R858 Discovery Miles 8 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Happy Hamster - How Hamsters Influence Champions with Only a Wheel & Cage (Hardcover): Hami Mahani Happy Hamster - How Hamsters Influence Champions with Only a Wheel & Cage (Hardcover)
Hami Mahani; Contributions by Shawn Gaines
R521 Discovery Miles 5 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
100 Years of Port Talbot Harriers, 1921-2021 (Hardcover): John Davies 100 Years of Port Talbot Harriers, 1921-2021 (Hardcover)
John Davies
R486 Discovery Miles 4 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Runners London in a Box - Beautiful running routes around London on individual handy, pocket-size cards (Hardcover): Natasha... Runners London in a Box - Beautiful running routes around London on individual handy, pocket-size cards (Hardcover)
Natasha Lodge
R311 Discovery Miles 3 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

31 incredible running routes intelligently located all over Greater London. In this unique, boxed collection of folding, pocket-size cards you'll find a variety of running routes around Greater London. Each card has a different route fully described and illustrated on a large scale, 1:25 000 map and include our carefully planned pitstops along the way. * Inspirational running routes - on handy, pocket size cards; * Box includes transparent sleeve - if it rains you can pop the walking card into the sleeve to protect it from the elements; * Recommended pit stops - ideal if you prefer to have brunch after your morning run * Easy to follow, thoughtful design - the cards are the same size as a smartphone so they easily fit the built-in pockets of athletic wear or the armband mobile phone holders; * Each route is simply described and illustrated - from Richmond to the Three Commons to Trent Park; * Classic and unexpected routes - this happy mix of routes will provide you with an interesting run within 10 minutes of wherever you live in Greater London and several within a 3 mile radius; * Ideal for joggers and weekend runners - it'll introduce you to a route near your home and inspire you to travel a short distance to find a fresh running experience Pocket a card, leave the box on your bookshelf and enjoy a glorious new run in the capital.

What Time is It? You Mean Now?: Advice for Life from the Zennest Master of them All (Paperback, Simon & Schuste): Yogi Berra What Time is It? You Mean Now?: Advice for Life from the Zennest Master of them All (Paperback, Simon & Schuste)
Yogi Berra
R407 R338 Discovery Miles 3 380 Save R69 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Could Confucius hit a curveball?
Could Yoda block the plate?
Can the Dalai Lama dig one out of the dirt?

No, there is only one Zen master who could contemplate the circle of life while rounding the bases.

Who is this guru lurking in the grand old game? Well, he's the winner of ten World Series rings, a member of both the Hall of Fame and the All-Century Team, and perhaps the most popular and beloved ballplayer of all time. And without effort or artifice he's waxed poetic on the mysteries of time ("It gets late awful early out there"), the meaning of community ("It's so crowded nobody goes there anymore"), and even the omnipresence of hope in the direst circumstances ("It ain't over 'til it's over").

It's Yogi Berra, of course, and in What Time Is It? You Mean Now? Yogi expounds on the funny, warm, borderline inadvertent insights that are his trademark. Twenty-six chapters, one for each letter, examine the words, the meaning, and the uplifting example of a kid from St. Louis who grew up to become the consummate Yankee and the ultimate Yogi.



Ultramarathon (Hardcover): James E. Shapiro Ultramarathon (Hardcover)
James E. Shapiro
R767 Discovery Miles 7 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Against All Odds - The Story of a World Champion who Turned his Trauma into Triumph (Hardcover): Tyree Washington Against All Odds - The Story of a World Champion who Turned his Trauma into Triumph (Hardcover)
Tyree Washington; Edited by Zion Publishing House
R502 Discovery Miles 5 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Pants Of Perspective - One woman's 3,000 kilometres running adventure through the wilds of New Zealand (Hardcover):... The Pants Of Perspective - One woman's 3,000 kilometres running adventure through the wilds of New Zealand (Hardcover)
Anna McNuff
R586 Discovery Miles 5 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
West Highland Way - Easy-to-use folding map and essential information, with custom itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers,... West Highland Way - Easy-to-use folding map and essential information, with custom itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runners (Sheet map)
R321 Discovery Miles 3 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The 153-kilometre West Highland Way encompasses the variety of Scotland’s wild places. The route, which begins in Milngavie and finishes in Fort William, passes from Glasgow, Scotland’s friendliest city, through lochs and forests, and across wild moors in the shadows of Munros. Offering panoramic views and clear waymarking, it is no wonder this is one of Scotland’s most popular long-distance routes. The West Highland Way appeals to people who have different levels of experience and travel at all speeds, and this Vertebrate Publishing Guidemap is unique in that it caters for four categories of user, providing custom itineraries for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runners. This lightweight, waterproof, durable and easy-to-use folding map features all the essential information for a successful West Highland Way, including 1:40,000-scale mapping for the linear route starting in Milngavie and finishing in Fort William. It also includes a detailed elevation profile and route planner, safety advice, terrain information and an accommodation directory, and a link to a GPX file download.

Running for Women 101 - A Woman's Quick Guide on How to Run Your Fastest 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Achieve New... Running for Women 101 - A Woman's Quick Guide on How to Run Your Fastest 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Achieve New Personal Records! (Hardcover)
Howexpert, Jenni Jacobsen
R743 Discovery Miles 7 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
HowExpert Guide to High School Cross Country Coaching - How to Coach High School Cross Country From A to Z (Hardcover):... HowExpert Guide to High School Cross Country Coaching - How to Coach High School Cross Country From A to Z (Hardcover)
Howexpert, Kyle Daubs
R745 Discovery Miles 7 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Journal of a Road Warrior (Hardcover): Nick Trozzi Journal of a Road Warrior (Hardcover)
Nick Trozzi
R588 Discovery Miles 5 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Juicing for Weight Loss - This Book Includes: Alkaline Ketogenic Juicing, Celery Juice Recipes That Don't Taste Gross and... Juicing for Weight Loss - This Book Includes: Alkaline Ketogenic Juicing, Celery Juice Recipes That Don't Taste Gross and Paleo Drinks (Hardcover)
Elena Garcia
R669 Discovery Miles 6 690 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Going The Distance - Tales And Tips From Six Decades of Marathons (Hardcover): Kevin Boyle Going The Distance - Tales And Tips From Six Decades of Marathons (Hardcover)
Kevin Boyle
R642 Discovery Miles 6 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Essential Parkour Training - Basic Parkour Strength and Movement (Hardcover): Sam Fury Essential Parkour Training - Basic Parkour Strength and Movement (Hardcover)
Sam Fury; Illustrated by Raul Guajardo
R619 Discovery Miles 6 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Shoe Dog - A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (Paperback): Phil Knight Shoe Dog - A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (Paperback)
Phil Knight
R524 R412 Discovery Miles 4 120 Save R112 (21%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
No Match For Her (Hardcover): Travis Lee Hicks No Match For Her (Hardcover)
Travis Lee Hicks
R999 Discovery Miles 9 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Self-Coached Runner (Hardcover): Karen Perinchief The Self-Coached Runner (Hardcover)
Karen Perinchief
R667 Discovery Miles 6 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
How To Run a Marathon For Beginners - Your Step By Step Guide To Running a Marathon for Beginners (Hardcover): Howexpert, Helen... How To Run a Marathon For Beginners - Your Step By Step Guide To Running a Marathon for Beginners (Hardcover)
Howexpert, Helen Nazarenko
R753 Discovery Miles 7 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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