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East African Running - Toward a Cross-Disciplinary Perspective (Hardcover): Yannis Pitsiladis East African Running - Toward a Cross-Disciplinary Perspective (Hardcover)
Yannis Pitsiladis; Foreword by Norman Myers; Edited by John Bale, Craig Sharp, Tim Noakes
R5,543 Discovery Miles 55 430 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

What makes East African middle and long distance runners the best in the world? How should contemporary academia approach this question? The success of East African distance runners has generated a plethora of studies but much of the 'evidence' presented to support hypotheses is anecdotal, arguments being led by non-academics who use popular media as their medium rather than relying on scientific publications. This has resulted in many stereotypical arguments being advocated. Within the academic community, research has also been restricted by its isolation within either the natural science or social science communities. East African Running: Towards a Cross Disciplinary Perspective, presents a rare collaboration between researchers from the sports sciences and social sciences to explore the questions raised by the phenomena of East African success on the track. The text includes: psycho-social and economic explanations physiological and genetic explanations attempts to provide unified theories bringing together ideas from natural and social sciences Includes contributions from John Bale, Jim Denison, Timothy D. Noakes and Craig Sharp.

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
R420 R393 Discovery Miles 3 930 Save R27 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Outstanding Women Athletes - Who They Are and How They Influenced Sports In America, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Revised... Outstanding Women Athletes - Who They Are and How They Influenced Sports In America, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Janet Woolum
R2,890 Discovery Miles 28 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

DescriptionA unique combination of history, biography, bibliography, and statistics, the widely acclaimed first edition of "Outstanding Women Athletes" has now been updated to reflect the many significant changes that have taken place in women's sports in America in recent years. Now added are the biographies of 26 sports figures who have recently emerged as role models in traditional women's sports such as tennis and figure skating as well as in sports that historically excluded women such as mountain climbing, bullfighting, and boxing. Also new is a chapter profiling 10 women's championship teams, including each organization's history, brief biographies of 200 selected team members, and major team achievements.

Kenyan Running - Movement Culture, Geography and Global Change (Paperback): John Bale, Joe Sang Kenyan Running - Movement Culture, Geography and Global Change (Paperback)
John Bale, Joe Sang
R1,674 Discovery Miles 16 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

1997 British Society of Sports History - Lord Aberdare Literary Prize for Sports History The record-breaking achievements of Kenyan athletes have caught the imagination of the world of sport. How significant really is Kenya in the world of sports? This book, the first to look in detail at the evolution and significance of a single sport in an African country, seeks to answer these and many other questions. Kenyan Running blends history, geography, sociology and anthropology in its quest to describe the emergence of Kenyan athletics from its pre-colonial traditions to its position in the modern world of globalized sport. The authors show the qualities of stamina and long distance running were recognized by early twentieth century travellers in east Africa and how modern running was imposed by colonial administrators and school teachers as a means of social control to replace the indigenous fold traditions.

The Science and Practice of Middle and Long Distance Running (Paperback): Richard Blagrove, Philip Hayes The Science and Practice of Middle and Long Distance Running (Paperback)
Richard Blagrove, Philip Hayes
R1,461 Discovery Miles 14 610 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The popularity of distance running as a sport, and a recreational activity, is at an all-time high. Motivated by the desire to achieve a personal best, remain healthy, or simply complete an event, distance runners of all ages and abilities actively seek out advice from experienced coaches and sport scientists. This is also reflected in the growth of programmes of education for young coaches and aspiring sport scientists in recent years. There are a multitude of different approaches to training distance runners; however, the basic principles and ingredients required for success are applicable to any distance runner. The science that underpins the training and physical preparation of distance runners has developed considerably in recent years. The most experienced and successful coaches in the distance running community rarely have the opportunity to share their tried and tested methods of training. Similarly, the novel work of sport scientists is often only accessible to elite runners, their support teams and academia. The Science and Practice of Middle and Long Distance Running links together the science and coaching artistry associated with preparing distance runners for events ranging from 800 m up to ultra-marathon distances. It combines the latest scientific evidence, published by world-leading sport scientists, with the sound training principles and strategies adopted by experienced coaches. The book translates cutting-edge scientific research from the fields of physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition into practical suggestions for achieving success. Important topical issues and contemporary practices related to health and performance are also addressed. This book is an essential addition to the library of any distance runner, coach or sport scientist.

52 Marathons in 52 Weeks - How to Run a Marathon Every Week for a Year (Hardcover): Howexpert, Karl Gruber 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks - How to Run a Marathon Every Week for a Year (Hardcover)
Howexpert, Karl Gruber
R779 Discovery Miles 7 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Paleo Salads (Hardcover): Elena Garcia Paleo Salads (Hardcover)
Elena Garcia
R575 Discovery Miles 5 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Chicago Marathon (Hardcover): Raymond Britt Chicago Marathon (Hardcover)
Raymond Britt
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Running Your First Ultra - Customizable Training Plans for Your First 50K to 100-mile Race (Paperback): Krissy Moehl Running Your First Ultra - Customizable Training Plans for Your First 50K to 100-mile Race (Paperback)
Krissy Moehl
R847 R763 Discovery Miles 7 630 Save R84 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

***Updated and expanded new edition*** An Updated, Interactive Guide to Take Your Running to the Next Level With 20 years of running and competing around the world under her belt, Krissy Moehl is a top female ultramarathon runner, respected by her peers and an inspiration to runners everywhere. With enhanced chapter information, quotes from pillars in the sport and her updated training plans--including write-in running logs to keep track of progress--you'll be able to train for your first ultra like a pro. Moehl's experience translates into the most effective and easy-to-follow training method, broken down into phases to help all runners take it to the next level and accomplish their goals. She will guide you on everything from choosing the right race for you to injury prevention and picking the right gear. She also shares her love of the sport by providing helpful tips, bonus content and personal stories. With this book, you will find all the resources and encouragement you need to succeed in challenging your mind and body with an ultramarathon!

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 R417 Discovery Miles 4 170 Save R41 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 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.

Walking Flagstaff - A Photo Journal by George Breed (Hardcover): George Breed Walking Flagstaff - A Photo Journal by George Breed (Hardcover)
George Breed
R1,111 R956 Discovery Miles 9 560 Save R155 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Complete Surrender: Biography of Eric Liddell - Complete Surrender, Biography of Eric Liddell (Paperback): Julian Wilson Complete Surrender: Biography of Eric Liddell - Complete Surrender, Biography of Eric Liddell (Paperback)
Julian Wilson
R444 R326 Discovery Miles 3 260 Save R118 (27%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Eric Liddell, the Scottish 400m Olympic champion from the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris was immortalized in the Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire. His refusal to race on a Sunday is now legendary. His story, however, goes far beyond the restrictions of a 2-hour movie. This vivid biography recounts the highs and lows of Liddell's athletics career, and uncovers his life after the Olympics as a missionary, and internment camp prisoner, in war-torn China. Drawing upon interviews with Liddell's surviving family and friends, Julian Wilson brings Eric to life through fascinating anecdotes, reminiscences, extracts from his letters and rare photographs. Discover the secret behind Eric Liddell's enduring legacy - the complete surrender of his life to God.

Mind Gym (Paperback, Ed): Gary Mack, David Casstevens Mind Gym (Paperback, Ed)
Gary Mack, David Casstevens
R420 R379 Discovery Miles 3 790 Save R41 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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.

Running Against The Odds - An Inspirational Journey to Making High School Sports History (Hardcover): Desmond Dunham Running Against The Odds - An Inspirational Journey to Making High School Sports History (Hardcover)
Desmond Dunham
R717 R639 Discovery Miles 6 390 Save R78 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Running, Identity and Meaning - The Pursuit of Distinction Through Sport (Hardcover): Neil Baxter, Helen Jefferson Lenskyj Running, Identity and Meaning - The Pursuit of Distinction Through Sport (Hardcover)
Neil Baxter, Helen Jefferson Lenskyj
R2,895 Discovery Miles 28 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Over the last forty years, running has grown from a niche sport for a handful of committed club athletes into one of the Western world's most popular pastimes. In Running, Identity and Meaning, Neil Baxter asks: What kinds of people have been drawn to running in such numbers? What do they seek from the sport? And what does running's popularity tell us about ourselves and the society we live in today? Delving into the great paradox of running: that despite its low cost of entry and inclusive ethos, the sport remains riven by inequalities, Baxter showcases how gender, class, age and ethnicity influence whether and how different groups participate in the sport, and explores its role in the reproduction of social structure and the search for distinction. By considering running simultaneously as a technique of self-cultivation, a social field in which forms of capital and status are at stake, and an important source of meaning and identity for millions of people across the world, this book equips readers to understand the many diverse links between the sport, society, and individual identities.

Run Down (Hardcover): Michael Gallagher Run Down (Hardcover)
Michael Gallagher; Foreword by Kara Goucher
R746 Discovery Miles 7 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Crashing the Old Boys' Network - The Tragedies and Triumphs of Girls and Women in Sports (Hardcover): David F. Salter Crashing the Old Boys' Network - The Tragedies and Triumphs of Girls and Women in Sports (Hardcover)
David F. Salter
R2,217 Discovery Miles 22 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Crashing the Old Boys' Network is the first book to examine the intense, and sometimes hostile, debate about Title IX and its application to girls and women in all areas of athletics. The facts and figures are highlighted by spirited commentary from Billie Jean King, Donna Lopiano, Pat Summitt, Chris Berman, and many others. By using the commentary of well-known personalities and experts in a variety of relevant disciplines, this book uncovers the roots of this controversy at all levels of athletics. While many believe Title IX and gender equity to be applicable only to intercollegiate athletics, its reach touches girls in high school athletics as well. While not protected by Federal law, girls in youth sports, women in professional sports, and women in the sports media also suffer the negative effects of gender discrimination. While detailing many personal accounts and documenting a host of legal battles, the greatest value in this book lies in the successful examples it provides. Many opponents proclaim Title IX to be a grim reaper for football and men's basketball. The author provides examples demonstrating how Title IX and gender equity can be achieved with rational, well-designed plans of action.

Weight Loss Motivation for Women (Hardcover): Elena Garcia Weight Loss Motivation for Women (Hardcover)
Elena Garcia
R519 Discovery Miles 5 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Chi running - A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running (Paperback, Revised, Updated ed.): Danny Dreyer,... Chi running - A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running (Paperback, Revised, Updated ed.)
Danny Dreyer, Katherine Dreyer
R543 R513 Discovery Miles 5 130 Save R30 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The revised edition of the bestselling "ChiRunning," a groundbreaking program from ultra-marathoner and nationally-known coach Danny Dreyer, that teaches you how to run faster and farther with less effort, and to prevent and heal injuries for runners of any age or fitness level.
In "ChiRunning, " Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, provide powerful insight that transforms running from a high-injury sport to a body-friendly, injury-free fitness phenomenon. ChiRunning employs the deep power reserves in the core muscles, an approach found in disciplines such as yoga, Pilates, and T'ai Chi.
"ChiRunning "enables you to develop a personalized exercise program by blending running with the powerful mind-body principles of T'ai Chi:
1. Get aligned. Develop great posture and reduce your potential for injury while running, and make knee pain and shin splints a thing of the past.
2. Engage your core. Shift the workload from your leg muscles to your core muscles, for efficiency and speed.
3. Add relaxation to your running. Learn to focus your mind and relax your body to increase speed and distance.
4. Make it a Mindful Practice. Maintain high performance and make running a mindful, enjoyable life-long practice.
5. It's easy to learn. Transform your running with the ten-step "ChiRunning "training program.

The Holy Trail - 12 Legendary Trails You Should Run (Hardcover): Rik Merchie The Holy Trail - 12 Legendary Trails You Should Run (Hardcover)
Rik Merchie
R941 R770 Discovery Miles 7 700 Save R171 (18%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

For those willing to go to the edge, for those who love to run close to the sky, here are some of the world's most challenging and beautiful running trails and races. Twelve trails are covered in depth, and many more are included. From Norway to South Africa, Hong Kong to Colorado, and Switzerland to Columbia, these profiles are accompanied by travel information, as well as stories from those with experience on these trails, whether talking about the music they run to, or the good will shared among fellow runners.

The Sports Revolution - How Texas Changed the Culture of American Athletics (Hardcover): Frank Andre Guridy The Sports Revolution - How Texas Changed the Culture of American Athletics (Hardcover)
Frank Andre Guridy
R769 Discovery Miles 7 690 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In the 1960s and 1970s, America experienced a sports revolution. New professional sports franchises and leagues were established, new stadiums were built, football and basketball grew in popularity, and the proliferation of television enabled people across the country to support their favorite teams and athletes from the comfort of their homes. At the same time, the civil rights and feminist movements were reshaping the nation, broadening the boundaries of social and political participation. The Sports Revolution tells how these forces came together in the Lone Star State. Tracing events from the end of Jim Crow to the 1980s, Frank Guridy chronicles the unlikely alliances that integrated professional and collegiate sports and launched women's tennis. He explores the new forms of inclusion and exclusion that emerged during the era, including the role the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders played in defining womanhood in the age of second-wave feminism. Guridy explains how the sexual revolution, desegregation, and changing demographics played out both on and off the field as he recounts how the Washington Senators became the Texas Rangers and how Mexican American fans and their support for the Spurs fostered a revival of professional basketball in San Antonio. Guridy argues that the catalysts for these changes were undone by the same forces of commercialization that set them in motion and reveals that, for better and for worse, Texas was at the center of America's expanding political, economic, and emotional investments in sport.

Running With God Across America (Hardcover): Jeff Grabosky Running With God Across America (Hardcover)
Jeff Grabosky
R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Wilma Rudolph - A Biography (Hardcover): Maureen Margaret Smith Wilma Rudolph - A Biography (Hardcover)
Maureen Margaret Smith
R1,142 Discovery Miles 11 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Wilma Rudolph was born into a large family and struggled with health problems for the first several years of her life, including polio. Though she had trouble even walking, her love of sport and movement motivated her to rehabilitate her legs. Rudolph would blossom into athletic talent and after earning a scholarship to Tennessee State, qualified for the 1960 Olympic Games where she became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field. Throughout her life, Wilma Rudolph faced many barriers and yet she was able to overcome the odds to become an Olympic gold medalist. After hanging up her spikes, Wilma would teach second grade and coach track at her former high school. This work describes her life in detail, and includes a timeline of significant events in her life.

Alkaline Ketogenic Mix - Quick, Easy, and Delicious Recipes & Tips for Natural Weight Loss and a Healthy Lifestyle (Hardcover):... Alkaline Ketogenic Mix - Quick, Easy, and Delicious Recipes & Tips for Natural Weight Loss and a Healthy Lifestyle (Hardcover)
Elena Garcia
R585 Discovery Miles 5 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Athletes' Voice in History (Hardcover): Stephan Wassong, Angela J. Schneider, Rob Hess The Athletes' Voice in History (Hardcover)
Stephan Wassong, Angela J. Schneider, Rob Hess
R4,021 Discovery Miles 40 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This collection of essays is the third iteration in a series of publications dealing with Olympic studies that initially developed out of the tripartite relationship between Western University (Canada), Victoria University, Melbourne (Australia), and the German Sport University Cologne (Germany). However, for this collection, papers were solicited from around the world in order to approach the topic from different and much wider perspectives. To this end, this book combines a diverse range of scholarly analyses that seek to understand how the recognition of the voices of athletes have developed over many decades. In essence, the sequence of chapters in this book are based around three perspectives, namely: the lives and biographical profiles of athletes; the decision-making processes of, and for, athletes; and the formal and informal institutional representation of athletes. While the touchstone is primarily the voices of athletes associated with Olympic-related sports, consideration is also given to the actions and opinions of athletes expressed in other sporting spheres. This book was originally published as a special issue of The International Journal of the History of Sport.

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