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Every runner at every level wants to run faster, stronger, and
pain-free. Injury prevention is essential to the athlete focused on
achieving his or her highest level of performance. Remaining
injury-free can lead runners through a lifetime of roads and trails
that offer fun, challenge, victory, camaraderie, solace, good
health, good attitude, and, as some like to point out, the freedom
to enjoy good food. Dr. Metzl's savvy, up-to-date book will take
the reader on a heel-to-head tour of the specific kinetic chain
involved in running and provide a friendly, accessible, and
illustrated view of the muscles, bones, and joints used and
impacted. He'll help runners define their kinetic style so that
they are best equipped to adapt Metzl's injury-prevention advice to
their running lifestyle.
This is the ultimate guide for women who want to improve their
health and fitness by getting into running."Running and Fat Burning
for Women" is packed with expert advice from former Olympian Jeff
Galloway and his wife Barbara, dealing with everything from how to
get started and keep motivated, to the process of fat deposition
and burning.With its practical tips, successful strategies, and
delicious and nutritious meal plans that women everywhere can
incorporate into their daily lives - no matter how busy a schedule
- this is the perfect companion to getting healthy without giving
up life's little luxuries.
Fatima Whitbread had the worst possible start in life. Abandoned as
a baby, she spent much of her childhood in and out of children's
homes. A brief, disastrous stay with her birth mother saw her raped
by her mother's drunken boyfriend -- while her mother held a knife
to her throat to 'quieten her down'. Fatima was only twelve at the
time.
Athletics was her saviour: local athletics coach Margaret Whitbread
took the young Fatima under her wing, eventually adopting her.
Fatima competed in three Olympics, winning bronze at the 1984 Los
Angeles Games. In 1986 she set a world record, and the following
year in Rome became world champion and was voted BBC Sports
Personality of the Year. But then Fatima faded from the public eye,
leaving many to wonder where she had gone.
After the cheering stopped, Fatima faced prejudice, penury, scandal
and heartbreak. "Survivor" describes how she defeated all her
demons to rise triumphantly from the ashes once again, this time as
queen of the jungle. Almost 13 million people watched her on "I'm a
Celebrity," and after surviving 20 days in the Australian heat, she
has millions of new fans eager to know more about Fatima the woman:
the forthright, focused, slightly bossy, charismatic single mum who
knows how to transform even the most devastating experiences into
lessons in life. This is the unforgettable story of a true
champion, who triumphed against the worst hardships imaginable.
A beer lover's trail guide! Outdoor enthusiasts and craft beer
lovers; this guidebook is for you. With 50 carefully selected
trails all around Colorado; ranging from relaxing urban walks to
more challenging mountain trails; Beer Hiking Colorado offers a
hike and a brew to suit anyone's tastes. Explore the exceptional
variety of Colorado's landscapes and craft breweries--and reward
yourself with a delicious local beer. The book includes detailed
descriptions of trail locations and routes; including skill level;
elevation; length; and distance. You'll also find key beer intel;
such as flavor profiles; IBUs and brewery fun facts. With map
references and downloadable GPX files; you will be able to easily
find your way on the trails and from trailhead to brewery.
The inspiration behind many of Ireland's greatest days, Shay Given
earned 134 caps for his country and played in goal for Ireland for
20 years! From the time he was a young boy playing football with
his brothers in the front garden of their Donegal home, Shay Given
dreamed of football glory. Leaving home at just sixteen to join
Celtic, Shay had to face many challenges on the road to becoming a
world-class goalkeeper. He went on to play for top clubs like
Newcastle United and Manchester City, played in the Champions
League, and was the last line of defence for Ireland at the World
Cup and the European Championships. The inspirational life story of
the Republic of Ireland's longest-serving player.
Do you think running sucks?
Do you think you're too fat to run?
Look no further, Not Your Average Runner is for everyone. With humor, compassion, and lots of love, Jill Angie delivers the goods: overcoming the challenges of running with an overweight body and giving individuals' self-esteem an enormous boost in the process. This isn't a guide to running for weight loss, or a simple running plan. It shows readers how a woman carrying a few (or many) extra pounds can successfully become a runner in the body she has right now. Jill Angie is a certified running coach and personal trainer who wants to live in a world where everyone is free to feel fit and fabulous at any size. She started the Not Your Average Runner movement in 2013 to show that runners come in all shapes, sizes and speeds, and, since then, has assembled a global community of revolutionaries that are taking the running world by storm.
If you would like to be part of the revolution, flip to the inside and find out more!
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