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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.
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.
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 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.
***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!
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.
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.
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Mind Gym
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Gary Mack, David Casstevens
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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.
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.
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Run Down
(Hardcover)
Michael Gallagher; Foreword by Kara Goucher
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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