Athletics plays a role in the lives of many throughout the world. Some people compete in organized athletic competition while others take part in more recreational forms of athletics. Maintaining an active lifestyle seems to be even more important today with all of the stresses of everyday life. Therefore, research related to athletics and sport has an important place in our society. This book seeks to add to this body of knowledge by providing sixteen chapters that deal with different components of athletics and sport. The first seven chapters provide research on business related aspects of athletics while the final 9 chapters revolve around psycho-social aspects of athletics.

"In 2011, marathon, half-marathon and triathlon participation reached all-time highs."

"Anatomy of Running" follows the format of the successful Anatomy of... series. The books feature full-body anatomy illustrations that reveal the musculature as the body performs a particular exercise. By seeing how the muscles interact and which muscles execute and which support the exercise, the reader gains the greatest understanding of the exercise and its benefits.

"Anatomy of Running" begins with an introduction to the popular fitness activity:
Benefits from running Warming up, stretching, cooling down Equipment (shoes, heart rate monitors, pedometers) Surfaces, distances, environment Muscles and ligaments used Stretches and strengthening Common injuries (identification, prevention, treatment, causes) Special considerations (age, pregnancy, fitness level, health).

For the greatest benefit from running, it is not enough to head outside or to the gym and do laps. The runner must undertake a variety of strengthening exercises that improve running efficiency, increase its benefits and make gains in speed, distance and stamina.

As well, those starting a running program will find it easier if they have strong muscles to work with from the beginning. Fatigue will be later in coming and discouraging injuries will be rarer, if not entirely prevented.

"Anatomy of Running" is an expert guide that will be extremely useful for anyone interested in undertaking or improving a running program, training for a distance event, or using running as a complement to another fitness activity. Marathon coaches and running clinics will find the book especially useful.

A special book designed to help middle school, high school and track club coaches, with becoming a better "RELAY" coach in the sport of track and field coach. You have found your personal mentor in Track & Field Training. Gain or expand your knowledge utilizing Coach Steve Silvey's many years of track and field coaching experience. Coach Steve Silvey has produced numerous Olympians and World Championship performers and medalists. This is his finest and largest book ever produced with over 207 pages of important coaching information and sample workouts. Let Coach Silvey share his coaching secrets that have produced many national championship teams and athletes. This book comes with a detailed relay & sprint training workouts and numerous articles on track, nutrition & much more.

Planning your training schedule for high school and college running is a daunting task, whether you are a coach or a young runner yourself. What should your weekly workouts look like? How much mileage should you run? How do you ensure that you are on the right track for long-term development? "Modern Training and Physiology for Middle and Long-Distance Runners" answers these questions and many others. It is a short but detailed explanation of the practical aspects of exercise physiology and modern coaching, including energy systems, the aerobic and anaerobic thresholds, VO2 max, running economy, muscle fibers, and more. In addition, it covers how these ideas inform both your day-to-day workouts and the underlying philosophy that forms the foundation of your training program. To become a better runner, you need to apply your own knowledge of training principles, tailoring your workouts to improve your strengths, bolster your weaknesses, and ultimately take your racing to new heights.

The Squirrel Wipe project is an unorthodox primer to the adventurous world of trail running and ultramarathons by ultrarunner and author of 'The Barefoot Running Book' Jason Robillard. The tips provided throughout the book range from practical to weird as Robillard sets out to teach others how to run ridiculously long distances through the wilderness based on his endless self-experimentation. This book goes where no other ultrarunning book dares by covering topics like testicle shaving and methods to get rid of annoying training partners. This book replicates a drunken conversation at a local pub versus the stuffy academic "how-to" tone of other similar titles.

Smoothie. Doesn't that word just roll off the tongue nicely? The smoothie has to be one of the greatest inventions (or accidents) in the world of food. But for the runner, it can be one of our best friends. A smoothie can be the perfect recovery food after a long run, provide fuel before a workout and offer a quick and nutritious meal on the go. CJ Has Been a Big Fan of Smoothies For Years Not only are there endless combinations that taste great, but these same combinations can do wonders for your health. In every smoothie CJ makes, at least one fruit is listed in the ingredients. Some will have more. But in his humble opinion, when you remove fruit, you no longer have a smoothie on your hands. What You'll Get: Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Smoothie Prep What To Eat Before The Run 8 Pre-Run Fuel Smoothie Recipes What To Eat After The Run 8 Post-Run Recovery Smoothie Recipes Finding Your Ideal (Racing) Weight 8 Raw Green Smoothie Recipes 8 Healthy Dessert Smoothie Recipes Plus, a special bonuses at the end CJ looks forward to exploring the world of smoothies with you as we seek to give our bodies what they truly crave both before and after a run.

You have found your personal mentor in track and field. The Blinn National Championship Track & Field Training Program is one of the finest and largest books ever produced by Coach Silvey. This book contains 230 pages of important coaching information and sample workouts used by one of the most dominate track and field programs in the United States at any level The Blinn National Championship Track & Field Training Program has detailed workouts for Cross Country, Track & Field General Conditioning phase and Event Specific Training for the following events: Sprints, Hurdles, Relays, 400 Meters, 800 Meters, 1,500 Meters, 5,000 Meters, 10,000 Meters and the 3,000 Meter Steeplechase. See what actual workouts made Blinn College one of the most dominate track & field programs ever at any level in the 1980's and 1990's Blinn defeated many of the top NCAA track and field programs such as The University of Texas in both 1993 & 1994 and the University of Arkansas in 1992. Blinn also beat the prestigious Santa Monica Track Club on several occasions. Let Coach Steve Silvey share his coaching secrets that have produced many National Championship teams and Olympic athletes. Blinn was also voted the "Most Outstanding Team" of both the 1993 & 1994 Texas Relays. Coach Silvey has also coached at the University of Arkansas, University of Oregon, Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University. This book contains numerous articles on training, nutrition & the rich history of Blinn Track & Field.

The Secret Book of Running is an irreverent training manual for runners of all ability levels, covering everything from the 5K to the marathon. When it comes to the sport of running, it is generally understood that over 99% of all entrants in a competitive race will lose. In non-competitive running, it is generally understood that if a runner finishes their normal route in a slower-than-usual time, they will also feel as if they have lost. The Secret Book of Running is the ultimate irreverent training manual to help runners deal with these feelings of defeat. As funny as it is informational, Martin's guide references common frustrations, observations, and joys that come with the sport. And because of the seemingly constant feeling of failure, his guide to running is also designed to help athletes of all ages and skill levels get the most out of their bodies and improve their performance. Offering myth-busting insights on coaching, nutrition, training methods, and more in an irreverent and approachable style, he speaks the language of runners but with an accent all his own. In fact, the book promotes the Jealousy, Anger, and Resentment (JAR) method of training to access the emotions needed to fuel your performance, run better than ever, and finally beat your competition. Full of insights and actionable tools and tips, this definitive and definitely hilarious guide for runners of every level is unlike any other running book currently available. A necessity for anyone looking to run their first race, their fastest race ever, or just fast enough to beat their competition, The Secret Book of Running acknowledges that runners are often their own worst enemies when it comes to training and racing and uses a great deal of humor along with the research and lessons learned from years of experience to help inspire, educate, and motivate runners of every level to improve.

The greatest athletes in the world today are not the Olympic champions or the stars of professional sports, but the "marathon monks" of Japan's sacred Mount Hiei. Over a seven-year training period, these "running buddhas" figuratively circle the globe on foot. During one incredible 100-day stretch, they cover 52.5 miles daily-twice the length of an Olympic marathon. And the prize they seek to capture is the greatest thing a human being can achieve: enlightenment in the here and now.

This book is about these amazing men, the magic mountain on which they train, and the philosophy of Tendai Buddhism, which inspires them in their quest for the supreme. The reader will learn about the monks' death-defying fasts, their vegetarian training diet, their handmade straw running shoes, and feats of endurance such as their ceremonial leap into a waterfall. Illustrated with superb photographs, the book also contains the first full-length study in English of Mount Hiei and Tendai Buddhism.

John Stevens lived in Japan for thirty-five years, where he was a professor of Buddhist studies at Tohoku Fukushi University in Sendai. Stevens is a widely respected translator, an ordained Buddhist priest, a curator of several major exhibitions of Zen art, and an aikido instructor. He has authored more than thirty books and is one of the foremost Western experts on aikido, holding a ranking of 7th dan Aikikai. Stevens has also studied calligraphy for decades, authoring the classic "Sacred Calligraphy of the East." Other John Stevens titles that are likely to be of interest include "Extraordinary Zen Masters" and "The Philosophy of Aikido."

Are you an athlete, specifically a runner, with a low back injury? Are you looking to get back to running as soon as possible? Get back to running quickly with a new book from an avid runner with over a decade of experience in successful running recovery. Trained by world class coaches through her late blooming running career, Erin Kanoa, an ex pre-Olympic athlete, and avid distance trail runner, details out a master plan for your swift return to the trail or the streets. Laced with humor and real world experience, you will feel confident in her approach to getting your running back on track.

In 1983, John Ball was almost at a midpoint in his life-a time to assess the first half before he carried on with the second. It was then that he had to deal with the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, just before he turned forty years old. In this memoir, Ball narrates his story of how he has lived with Parkinson's disease and how he has worked to create a better life for others struggling with difficult diagnoses and debilitating diseases.

"Living Well, Running Hard" offers insight into Ball's growth from isolation into a leadership role in the Parkinson's community. His long struggle to understand the disease provides an in-depth look at the complexities of Parkinson's. Ball tells how his transition was triggered by a childhood desire to run a marathon and how his love of running, his desire to take action, and his willingness to take on challenges come together in the formation of Team Parkinson. In spite of his diagnosis, Ball has continued to run the Los Angeles Marathon each of the last fifteen years.

Intimate and inspiring, "Living Well, Running Hard" communicates one man's story of perseverance and triumph.

Anyone can coach a team or individual to merely run faster. That's the easy part. Consistently achieving greater improvement than the competition is the signature of "VOQ Training," embracing the continuous cycle between Cross Country and Track, with each sport building off of the other in complementary fashion. This is made possible by the sprint inspired, Volume-of-Quality principles of the Inverted Pyramid and a careful attention to preventing injuries.
Combining traits of a training manual with program-building tools, plus enough back story to add personality to the workouts, there truly is something for everyone. "VOQ Training" is written primarily for High School and College coaches, but also for scholastic athletes seeking a maximized summer training plan. Additional suggestions are provided for tailoring the program to self-coached distance runners of all levels and racing objectives.
"Dan Kaplan has hit the nail on the head with this one. "VOQ Training" is the product of an expert coach giving his all for individuals who seek to find training routines that really work. The Inverted Pyramid philosophy allows focused flow toward peak performance. Thanks Dan for offering years of thought and expertise This is a must read for all." -- Dave Johnson, M.ED. Special Education, Decathlon Olympic Medalist, Corban University / Director of Athletics.
"This little gem is ... both innovative and comprehensive ... I feel safe recommending "VOQ" to any and all trying to flesh out their library, especially those who need to inject some different perspectives into stagnant thought patterns or philosophies." -- Russ Ebbets, editor Track Coach magazine (part of Track & Field News and USATF), Winter 2012 Issue #198.
" "VOQ Training"] has a lot of foundation to what, when, where, how and why - more than most do." -- Kelly Sullivan, Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach, Oregon State University. USATF Men's Distance Development Chair 1992-2004.
For a preview of the full introduction, visit www.VOQTraining.com.

William Harrison Dillard was born July 8, 1923, in Cleveland, Ohio, and was given the nickname Bones for his slender build while in grade school. He would later go on to become one of the nation s most notable track-and-field athletes. Now, in this biography, he shares his life story. The eventual winner of four Olympic medals, he attended the same high school as his friend and hometown hero, Jesse Owens. He was a successful athlete in college and served in the Ninety-Second Infantry (the Buffalo Soldiers) during World War II, where he distinguished himself in the service of his country. After the war, Bones continued his athletic career, winning eighty-two consecutive races over a span of eleven months, during 1947 and 1948. He then qualified to represent his country at the 1948 Olympics in London and again in 1952 in Helsinki, matching and setting records at both. Following his historic Olympic career, he met and married Joy Clemetson, a prominent member of the Jamaican National Softball Team; together, they built a family. Bones went on to careers in public relations, sportscasting, and education. Considered to be one of the greatest male sprinters and hurdlers in history, he was inducted into the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1974 and received numerous other honors. Even so, he was and still is a gracious, courteous, humble, generous, and courageous athlete a genuine American hero. Harrison Dillard is an amazing man. He is admirable not only for his athletic accomplishments, but also for his character, showing a unique awareness of how the choices we make define ourselves. He has faced crucial and challenging decisions and issues throughout this life and never turned away, not one time. Bill Cosby

This book is an inspirational journey seen through the eyes, mind, and heart of Alexandra Panayotou, an ultra endurance athlete who ran 2010 km in 31 days, promoting the European Athletics Championships - Barcelona 2010. Apart from taking you through the, at times, harrowing days and torturous nights, she will also take you with her on her inner voyage, allowing you to follow her thoughts and her emotions, and to participate in her struggles and triumphs. Motivational for both runners and non-runners alike, this book talks about reaching one's goals through personal excellence.

You have found your personal mentor in Field Event Training for the sport of Track and Field. Gain or expand your knowledge utilizing Coach Steve Silvey's many years of track & field and cross country coaching experience. Coach Silvey has produced numerous Olympians and World Championship performers and medalists. This is one of his finest books ever produced with over 191 pages of important coaching information and sample workouts. Let Coach Steve Silvey share his coaching secrets that have produced many national championship teams and athletes. Let Coach Steve Silvey share his coaching secrets that have produced many national championship teams and athletes. Coach Silvey has coached at the University of Arkansas, University of Oregon, Blinn College, Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University. This special field event training book for track & field comes with a detailed training program for the High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, Shot Put and the Discus for improving athletic performance. The book also contains numerous articles on field event training, speed training, nutrition & much more.

You have found your personal mentor in Distance Training. Gain or expand your knowledge utilizing Coach Steve Silvey's many years of track & field and cross country coaching experience. Coach Silvey has produced numerous Olympians and World Championship performers and medalists. This is his finest and largest book ever produced with over 190 pages of important coaching information and sample workouts. Let Coach Steve Silvey share his coaching secrets that have produced many national championship teams and athletes. Coach Silvey has coached at the University of Arkansas, University of Oregon, Blinn College, Texas A&M University & Texas Tech University. This book comes with a detailed distance training programs for both middle school and high school athletes for improving race performance and numerous articles on training, nutrition & much more.

The Natural Running Revolution Has Started 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 technologies offer and decide which works for your situation. Learn what's wrong with traditional running shoes and how you can prevent injuries in the future. Run Natural. Run Free.