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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’.

Running The World - My World-Record-Breaking Adventure To Run A Marathon In Every Country On Earth (Paperback): Nick Butter Running The World - My World-Record-Breaking Adventure To Run A Marathon In Every Country On Earth (Paperback)
Nick Butter
R265 R212 Discovery Miles 2 120 Save R53 (20%) In Stock

In 2019, Nick Butter became the first person to run a marathon in every country on Earth. This is Nick's story of his world record-breaking adventure and the extraordinary people who joined him along the way.

On January 6th 2018, Nick Butter tied his laces and stepped out on to an icy pavement in Toronto, where he began to take the first steps of an epic journey that would see him run 196 marathons in every one of the world's 196 countries. Spending almost two years on the road and relying on the kindness of strangers to keep him moving, Nick's odyssey allowed him to travel slowly, on foot, immersing himself in the diverse cultures and customs of his host nations.

Running through capital cities and deserts, around islands and through spectacular landscapes, Nick dodges bullets in Guinea-Bissau, crosses battlefields in Syria, survives a wild dog attack in Tunisia and runs around an erupting volcano in Guatemala. Along the way, he is often joined by local supporters and fellow runners, curious children and bemused passers-by. Telling their stories alongside his own, Nick captures the unique spirit of each place he visits and forges a new relationship with the world around him.

Running the World captures Nick's journey as he sets three world records and covers over five thousand miles. As he recounts his adventures, he shares his unique perspective on our glorious planet, celebrates the diversity of human experience, and reflects on the overwhelming power of running.

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
R313 R285 Discovery Miles 2 850 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.

Good for a Girl - My Life Running in a Man's World (Hardcover): Lauren Fleshman Good for a Girl - My Life Running in a Man's World (Hardcover)
Lauren Fleshman
R616 R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Save R113 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'Women's sports have needed a manifesto for a long time. With Good for a Girl we finally have one' Malcolm Gladwell 'The invitation to have a long overdue conversation for a long overdue cultural shift' Alysia Montano, Olympian, co-founder of &Mother, and author of Feel-Good Fitness 'This is the book we've been waiting for' Kate Fagan, author of What Made Maddy Run Lauren Fleshman has grown up in the world of running. One of the most decorated collegiate athletes of all time and a national champion as a pro, she was a major face of women's running for Nike before leaving to shake up the industry with feminist running brand Oiselle and coach elite young female runners. Every step of the way, she has seen how our sports systems - originally designed by men, for men and boys - fail young women and girls as much as empower them. Girls drop out of sports at alarming rates once they hit puberty, and female collegiate athletes routinely fall victim to injury, eating disorders or mental health struggles as they try to force their way past a natural dip in performance for women of their age. Part memoir, part manifesto, Good for a Girl is Fleshman's story of falling in love with running as a girl, battling devastating injuries and self-doubt, and daring to fight for a better way for female athletes. Long gone are the days when women and girls felt lucky just to participate; Fleshman and women everywhere are waking up to the reality that they're running, playing and competing in a world that wasn't made for them. Drawing not only on her own story but also on emerging research on the physiology and psychology of young athletes of any gender, Fleshman gives voice to the often-silent experience of the female athlete and argues that the time has come to rebuild our systems of competitive sport with women at their centre. Written with heart and verve, Good for a Girl is a joyful love letter to the running life, a raw personal narrative of growth and change, and a vital call to reimagine sports for young women.

Two Hours - The Quest to Run the Impossible Marathon (Paperback): Ed Caesar Two Hours - The Quest to Run the Impossible Marathon (Paperback)
Ed Caesar
R461 R380 Discovery Miles 3 800 Save R81 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Meal Prep Cookbook for Runners - Healthy Meals to Prepare, Grab, and Go (Paperback): Rebecca Toutant Meal Prep Cookbook for Runners - Healthy Meals to Prepare, Grab, and Go (Paperback)
Rebecca Toutant
R412 R347 Discovery Miles 3 470 Save R65 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Daniels' Running Formula (Paperback, Fourth Edition): Jack Daniels Daniels' Running Formula (Paperback, Fourth Edition)
Jack Daniels
R587 Discovery Miles 5 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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 Martin, Jerry Lawson, Alicia Shay, Peter Gilmore, Magdalena Lewy-Boulet, and Janet Cherobon-Bawcom. In Daniels’ Running Formula, he has shared training advice with hundreds of thousands of runners. Now in this updated—and definitive—fourth edition, he again refines his methods and strategies to help you run faster and stronger. Building upon his revolutionary VDOT system, Daniels incorporates new insights gained from studying participants in his unique Run SMART Project. You’ll be guided through the components that make the training formula work and then learn different types of training—including treadmill training, fitness training, and training at altitude or in other challenging environments—along with age-related modifications for runners from ages 6 to 80. Everything comes together with expert advice on event-specific training ranging—for runs ranging from 800 meters to ultradistance events and triathlons. You will find advice on setting up your own seasonal plan, or you can follow one of Daniels’ 31 proven training plans and workouts. You’ll even find four fitness running plans, from novice level to elite level, to get in shape or regain conditioning after injury. Join the thousands of runners who have relied on Jack Daniels to help them reach their peak running performance. Using the programs outlined in Daniels’ Running Formula, you too can achieve the results you seek every time you train and race.

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
R443 R310 Discovery Miles 3 100 Save R133 (30%) Ships in 9 - 15 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.

Shoe Dog - A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (Paperback): Phil Knight Shoe Dog - A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (Paperback)
Phil Knight
R551 R428 Discovery Miles 4 280 Save R123 (22%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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
R429 R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Save R78 (18%) 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.



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)
R336 Discovery Miles 3 360 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.

20 Years Crisis 1919-1939 (Paperback, 450th): Charles Robert Meyer 20 Years Crisis 1919-1939 (Paperback, 450th)
Charles Robert Meyer
R513 Discovery Miles 5 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Easy Running Plans - Total-Body Training For Speed, Strength, And Endurance (Paperback): Jeff Gaudette Easy Running Plans - Total-Body Training For Speed, Strength, And Endurance (Paperback)
Jeff Gaudette
R461 R394 Discovery Miles 3 940 Save R67 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Hit the ground running with this easy, total-body training guide.

Whether you're a weekend runner looking to get in better shape or a road warrior aiming to tackle your first marathon, Easy Running Plans has something for you.

Throughout this book, you'll learn the most effective stretching routines, strength workouts, and technique drills for runners--culminating in seven, easy-to-follow running plans. Whatever your goal may be, these plans will help you get there. And with the total-body approach, you'll not only get the most out of your runs but acquire the skills necessary to keep injuries at bay.

Easy Running Plans contains the following:

  • Lace up--Choose the training schedule that best suits your needs, whether you're looking to make steady gains or have your sights set on a 5k, 10k, half-marathon, or marathon.
  • Study up--Learn the fundamentals of proper running form, stride, injury-prevention, and recovery.
  • Speed up--Improve your speed, strength, and endurance with detailed illustrations depicting over 40 stretches, exercises, and drills--all of which can be performed at home, with little-to-no equipment.

When you're ready to elevate your running game, pick up a copy of this book and get moving.
The Looniness of the Long Distance Runner - An Unfit Londoner's Attempt to Run the New York City Marathon from Scratch... The Looniness of the Long Distance Runner - An Unfit Londoner's Attempt to Run the New York City Marathon from Scratch (Hardcover)
Russell F. Taylor 1
R489 R431 Discovery Miles 4 310 Save R58 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Looniness of the Long Distance Runner is one comparatively unfit 39-year old Londoner's humorous account of his attempt to run the New York marathon from scratch. (He chose the pre-Thanksgiving race in the Big Apple to avoid adding to his ordeal by having to train during the British winter.) Inspired by the charity running of friends, Russell Taylor set himself the challenge of doing what Pheidippides first had done. But to spare himself the post-event trauma of trying to extract money from the reluctant grasp of his sponsors, he decided to write a book about his experiences and donate the royalties to charity instead. This book follows our intrepid road-runner from the treadmills of a north London gymnasium via his first tentative fun run to the mean streets of the Bronx, Queens and Manhattan. Along the way, we encounter indescribably tasteless isotonic drinks, sweaty singlets, sports injuries, personal bests, split times, anxious queuing for the public toilets and an unfeasibly large quantity of bananas. We also discover what lurks within the breast of the endurance athlete: an unreasonable hatred of his fellow runner (except the nubile females of the species), a contempt for the idiocy of stadium announcers and a strange fear of spectators who line the route inanely shouting "Keep Going!" by way of encouragement. The narrative is interspersed by jocular reviews of films about running - not least The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner - and a tongue-in-cheek description of the history of the marathon from its Ancient Greek origins to its modern-day revival as an Olympic event. Written with considerable panache and a self-deprecating sense of humour, this illuminating tale of obsessive and foolhardy sporting endeavour will make entertaining reading for (in descending order of athletic accomplishment) manic ultra-marathon runners, dedicated pavement pounders, occasional joggers and the simply curious alike.

Strength Training for Speed - Scientific Principles and Practical Application (Paperback, 2nd New edition): James Wild Strength Training for Speed - Scientific Principles and Practical Application (Paperback, 2nd New edition)
James Wild
R766 R625 Discovery Miles 6 250 Save R141 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In the sporting world, everyone wants to be faster. This book demonstrates how to structure an evidence-based, progressive strength training program that will accelerate you toward your speed goals with maximum power and efficiency. Speed is integral to the successful performance of individuals and teams in most sports: knowledge of the ways in which high-performance athletes train to develop this quality is key. Strength Training for Speed is a one-stop resource for coaches and athletes looking to enhance sprinting performance through effective strength training methods. The latest scientific research is used to underpin training solutions presented within this book, including strength programs followed by international level athletes. The scope of applicable content will be of particular interest to coaches, athletes, and students. Boasting a comprehensive video library and a series of example periodised plans, readers will learn how to devise effective strength training programs for any athlete-from the recreational to elite performer. Learn all about: * How to elicit key physiological adaptations necessary for improving strength, power and ultimately speed * The biomechanics of sprinting during the acceleration and maximum velocity phases * The associations of strength qualities with performance during different sprint phases * How to design individual strength training sessions * The periodisation of strength training for speed development

Born to Run 2 - The Ultimate Training Guide (Paperback): Christopher McDougall, Eric Orton Born to Run 2 - The Ultimate Training Guide (Paperback)
Christopher McDougall, Eric Orton
R851 R718 Discovery Miles 7 180 Save R133 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Once Around the Planet - Running 24,902 Miles (Paperback): Doug Richards Once Around the Planet - Running 24,902 Miles (Paperback)
Doug Richards
R458 R374 Discovery Miles 3 740 Save R84 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

After realising his dream of running at least a half marathon on all seven continents before his 70th birthday, Doug Richards travels to new remote locations to up his lifetime total to 24,902 miles, the equivalent of the circumference of the Earth's equator. Having discovered running late in life, Doug's journey took him from an initial one-mile run to completing long races across deserts, mountains, jungles, snow and ice. In Once Around the Planet, he shares his latest adventures, contending with a pandemic and recurring anxiety as he returns to the marathon distance in Venice, runs among ancient Moai statues on Easter Island, across volcanic rim trails and hot springs in the Azores, lava formations in the Akamas peninsula of Cyprus and ventures into the mysterious confines of the Bermuda Triangle. More than just a book for runners, Once Around the Planet gives candid insight into Doug's battles with anxiety and depression, the inevitable decline in performance as he enters his 70s and the key role running can play in good mental health.

Catch Me If You Can - Revolutionizing My Sport, Breaking World Records and Creating a Legacy for Tanzania (Paperback): Filbert... Catch Me If You Can - Revolutionizing My Sport, Breaking World Records and Creating a Legacy for Tanzania (Paperback)
Filbert Bayi, Myles Schrag; Foreword by Segun Odegbami
R458 R374 Discovery Miles 3 740 Save R84 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Nearly half a century ago, Filbert Bayi revolutionized how the middle-distance races were run. During that heyday of athletics competition before pacemakers were hired to take the lead, the unheralded Tanzanian served as his own 'rabbit'. The innovative Bayi set a blistering pace that dared formidable challengers from around the globe to, as his autobiography suggests, Catch Me If You Can. After an inspiring career that included two world records and an Olympic medal, Bayi took the same assertive approach into post-racing life as an educator, entrepreneur and sports administrator. Today, he still embodies excellence in a school and foundation that bear his name as he strives to improve his country and community. In telling his long-awaited story, Bayi recounts hardships, including his mother's encounter with hyenas while he was still in the womb, bouts of malaria and an Olympic boycott, as well as enduring friendships with John Walker and other great rivals. Over nearly 70 years, his experiences consistently reflect the three values he treasures most - sacrifice, commitment and confidence - resulting in an unforgettable example for anyone, anywhere to follow.

Sky Runner - Finding Strength, Happiness and Balance in your Running (Hardcover, Hardback): Emelie Forsberg Sky Runner - Finding Strength, Happiness and Balance in your Running (Hardcover, Hardback)
Emelie Forsberg
R365 R292 Discovery Miles 2 920 Save R73 (20%) In Stock

Develop your running skills with Emelie Forsberg, one of the most successful trail/sky runners in the world. In Sky Runner, she shares her passion for running through stories, recipes, techniques and training exercises to help you to get the most out of your body. With experiences from her life and career dotted throughout each chapter in the book, Sky Runner teaches you how to how to listen to your body and build both your mental and physical strength sustainably. Filled with spectacular photographs taken by legendary mountain athlete Kilian Jornet, Sky Runner showcases what we all love about running - particularly the thrill of running in the great outdoors. Regardless of whether you're running three kilometres or 50 kilometres, this book will help improve your attitude to running and give it deeper meaning, while motivating you to be your best self.

Fearless - Adventures with Extraordinary Women (Hardcover): Louise Minchin Fearless - Adventures with Extraordinary Women (Hardcover)
Louise Minchin
R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Incredibly moving and inspiring' Gabby Logan ‘Prepare to be blown away… the most incredible examples of girl power’ Judy Murray OBE 'Louise is such a positive and uplifting presence. Her fearlessness should inspire us all' Susanna Reid 'A celebration of the strength, power and determination of women' Giovanna Fletcher --- JOIN LOUISE MINCHIN ON 17 EXHILARATING ADVENTURES WITH TRAILBLAZING WOMEN WHO ARE BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS, SMASHING RECORDS AND CHALLENGING STEREOTYPES. 'To get to the heart of who these women are… I decided to do it the way that I know best, by taking part, spending time right beside them to experience the things they love.' Driven to bring more attention to female stories of courage and endeavour, Louise Minchin pushes herself to the extreme and embarks on thrilling endurance adventures with trailblazing women. She freedives under the ice in the dark in Finland with Cath, the first woman to swim a mile in the Antarctic Circle; she cycles across Argentina with Mimi, one of the world’s most famous female endurance runners; and she swims from Alcatraz with Anaya and Mitali, two young sisters who have braved the shark-infested waters over 70 times. With her natural empathy and sense of humour, Louise forms close bonds with 18 incredible women. She explores what drives them and how they find the resilience and determination to go on despite life’s setbacks. Lizzie overcame a life-threatening illness and now paddleboards whilst cleaning up the planet with her community; Rhian set up a charity in the face of grief and fundraises through hikes; and Zee took up rugby alongside her busy nursing career and motherhood. Louise reminds us of the bravery inside us all, and how essential it is to celebrate women’s achievements. Prepare to be touched and inspired by these fearless women. --- 'A truly remarkable collection of stories' Sir Chris Hoy

The Art of Tracking: the Origin of Science (Book): Louis Liebenberg The Art of Tracking: the Origin of Science (Book)
Louis Liebenberg
R300 R258 Discovery Miles 2 580 Save R42 (14%) Ships in 15 - 25 working days

In a work of painstaking and wide-ranging scholarship, backed up by fieldwork among the Kalahari hunter-gatherers, Louis Liebenberg explains how the art of tracking represents a crucial step in human evolution. Liebenberg examines the principles of tracking, and the classification and interpretation of spoor under difficult conditions. He also shows how the original speculative hypotheses of early hunter-gatherers have a direct line to the propositions of modern physicists who track sub-atomic particles. In the book, the author argues that the art of tracking involves the same intellectual and creative abilities as physics and mathematics, and may therefore represent the origin of science itself. The book has been hailed as a real contribution to our understanding of the complexity involved in the process by which indigenous peoples track and hunt animals. It is insightful, detailed and well articulated.

The First Black Footballer - Arthur Wharton 1865-1930: An Absence of Memory (Paperback, annotated edition): Phil Vasili The First Black Footballer - Arthur Wharton 1865-1930: An Absence of Memory (Paperback, annotated edition)
Phil Vasili; Series edited by J.A. Mangan, Boria Majumdar
R1,536 Discovery Miles 15 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Arthur Wharton was the world's first black professional footballer and 100 yards world record holder, and was probably the first African to play professional cricket in the Yorkshire and Lancashire leagues. His achievements were accomplished against the backdrop of Africa's forced colonization by European regimes. But while Arthur was beating the best on the tracks and fields of Britain, the peoples of the continent of his birth were being recast as lesser human beings. The tall Ghanaian was an extreme irritation to many white supremacists because his education and sporting triumphs refuted their theories. In the late Victorian era, when Britain's economic and political power reached its zenith and when the dominant ideas of the age labelled all blacks as inferior, it was simply not expedient to proclaim the exploits of an African sportsman. This shaped the way Wharton was forgotten.

Eat and Run - My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness (Paperback): Scott Jurek, Steve Friedman Eat and Run - My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness (Paperback)
Scott Jurek, Steve Friedman 1
R391 R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Save R74 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'Run until you can't run anymore. Then run some more. Find a new source of energy and will. Then run even faster.' The words of Scott Jurek, a dominant force - and darling - in the gruelling and growing sport of ultrarunning for more than a decade. In 1999, as a complete unknown, he took the lead in the Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile jaunt over the Gold Rush trails of America's Sierra Nevada. He went on to win that race seven years in a row. Jurek was also one of the elite runners who travelled to Mexico to run with the Tarahumara Indians, as profiled in the international bestseller Born to Run. His accomplishments are nothing short of extraordinary. In Eat and Run, Jurek opens up about his life and career as an elite athlete, and about the vegan diet that is key to his success. From his Midwestern childhood of hunting and fishing to his slow transition to ultrarunning and veganism, to his epic, record-breaking races, Jurek's story shows the power of an iron will and the importance of thinking of food as fuel. Full of stories of endurance and competition as well as practical advice and some of his original recipes, Eat and Run will motivate people to go the distance, whether that means getting out for a first run, expanding your food horizons, or simply exploring the limits of human potential.

The Rise of the Ultra Runners - A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance (Paperback): Adharanand Finn The Rise of the Ultra Runners - A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance (Paperback)
Adharanand Finn
R442 R366 Discovery Miles 3 660 Save R76 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Personal Best Running - Coach Coogan’s Strategies for the Mile to the Marathon (Paperback): Mark Coogan, Scott Douglas Personal Best Running - Coach Coogan’s Strategies for the Mile to the Marathon (Paperback)
Mark Coogan, Scott Douglas; Foreword by Elle St. Pierre
R770 R649 Discovery Miles 6 490 Save R121 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Good racing doesn’t just happen. It’s a skill that must be honed with training and hard work. In Personal Best Running, Coach Mark Coogan shares his successful formula for running fast—while staying healthy and happy—without running taking over your life. Coach Coogan has excelled in running as both an athlete and coach, producing numerous Olympic and champion runners. His success is founded in his belief that long-term running success is impossible if you’re not training and racing in the right environment and that running should never come at the expense of your overall physical or mental health. In addition to training strategies that will shave minutes off your time, Coach Coogan will also show you how to sleep and eat properly, surround yourself with supportive people, psychologically navigate setbacks and challenges, lower your injury risk, and have a life outside of running. Get the physical and psychological strategies needed to build an aerobic base, balance hard work and recovery, achieve good running form, and turn adversity into an advantage. Learn the importance of strengthening and warm-up exercises, and master running drills that will make you a stronger runner. Plus, access the 30 online video clips that showcase the exercises and drills in action. Coogan provides numerous training schedules for the mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon as well as schedules for running multiple races in a short period of time. For each distance, choose the length of training (from 6 weeks to 16 weeks) and weekly mileage range. The plans are supplemented with training and racing tips to help you better understand how to apply the concepts to your own running strategy. You’ll also get a personal look at what successful runners do as Coach Coogan shares some of his own experiences as a runner and coach. And you’ll draw plenty of motivation and inspiration from the athlete profiles of eight of his accomplished runners, including Drew Piazza, Alexi Pappas, and Elle St. Pierre. If you want to run better and race faster, now is your chance to train with Coach Coogan and Personal Best Running. Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam. Note: A code for accessing online videos is included with all print books.

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