"A star was born on March 25, 1920 in the quiet rural community of Plowden in the parish of Manchester, Jamaica. Arthur Stanley Wint is perhaps best known as Jamaica s first Olympic Gold Medallist and has been profiles as such in his native island s rich athletic history. However, little is known of the man who trained to become a Royal Air Force pilot and broke the Canadian 400m record while doing so; or the British trained surgeon who returned to Jamaica in 1963, eventually settling in Hanover as the only resident doctor and treating the poor for free; or the diplomat who was awarded the Order of Distinction, in 1973 and served as Jamaica s High Commissioner to the UK. In The Longer Run, Valerie Wint paints a vivid and rounded portrait of a father, husband, teammate and friend who always managed to remain humble in spite of his professional successes and personal trials. She gives readers access to the life story of an enigmatic figure who towered above most in stature but lived quietly as a gentle giant. Almost 20 years after his passing, the story of Arthur Wint lives on and continues to inspire. It is a story of discipline, courage, determination and most of all, love for family and country. "

Running is a gift, but not only for the gifted. Whether you run just for fun or want to become a more competitive runner, The Gift of Running is for you. In The Gift of Running, P. Mark Taylor shows runners how to get started and stay motivated. The book includes: advice on how to get started as a runner, tried & true methods of running faster and longer, how to prepare for a marathon, tips on staying healthy & happy, motivation to keep you running, an insider view of the running community, & training programs for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, & marathon. P. Mark Taylor is a runner & author of the blog at www.WiseRunning.com.

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.

Overthinking the Marathon is an intimate look at one man's preparation for his 21st marathon. Reading Overthinking the Marathon is like having Ray as your partner for a season of training, 17 weeks that culminate in the 2012 Cape Cod Marathon. Some days Ray talks about the nitty-gritty details, other days, it's about the things that make running interesting and fun, even - no, especially - when it hurts. Training for his marathon is important to Ray, but he leavens his obsessiveness with a dry humor that acknowledges that one mid-packer's race isn't going to change the world. "Ray Charbonneau insists he hasn't written a marathon guide, and he's right. Instead, he's loaning himself out as a thoughtful, veteran, and funny training partner. You couldn't find a better one as you get ready for your next 26.2-miler." -Amby Burfoot, 1968 Boston Marathon winner and Editor-At-Large, Runner's World "Marathon running is the easy part. It's the thinking that's the challenging part for the long-distance runner. Ray shares his internal dialogue with us as he readies himself for one more attempt at 26.2." -Dave Goodrich, the "Marathon Maine-iac" (Marathon Maniac #238) "Ray is the opposite of me: he's speedy, understands math, and cares about the weather. I have instructed his cat to keep him awake until he agrees to pace me." -Vanessa Rodriguez, author of The Summit Seeker: Memoirs of a Trail Running Nomad

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.

When in your life were you the most motivated, focused and successful? Many people find that revisiting their past success in life can be encouraging and helpful as they face their current struggles in life. For Daniel Grant, it is his last option. Daniel Grant is a seventeen year old senior in high school in the year of 1996. He hopes to be elected as the captain of the Cross Country running team because he has some extreme goals set for the team. The wild journey and success that Dan and his teammates go through during his senior year is told by Daniel Grant as a thirty-two year old, soaked in years of drunkenness and hoping that recalling the story of his successful senior year of running in High School can help him overcome drinking and become healthy again so he can provide for his wife and three children. "Running is the answer to an indefinite number of questions, the cause of countless pains, and a constant friend as I venture through life." -- Daniel Grant "Running used to be at the forefront of so much happiness in my life, and I crave for it to be so again." -- Daniel Grant

This is a biographical dewscription of six decads of long distance running all over the world.

It takes just under 10 seconds to run, but to the winner of Athletics' men's 100 metres goes the accolade of 'The Fastest Man on Earth'. "The Fastest Men on Earth", first published in 1988 as a tie-in to the "Thames Television" series of the same name, is reissued in a new, exciting format, fully revised and updated to include the incredible men's 100 metres final at the Beijing 2008 Games. Each chapter discusses not only the race itself, but also the preliminary rounds, dramas and controversies and includes interviews with all the key players, not just the champion. Immaculately researched and written in an entertaining style "The Fastest Men on Earth" brings to life some of the greatest athletes who ever set foot on a running track.

F is for Fun in this lighthearted lexicon that spells out what it means to be a runner. It's 26 smiles of running enjoyment An inexpensive gift for the road warrior, trail trotter, or weekend jogger

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.

This book was written primarily to share a story of God's grace and love. The book is both inspirational and informative. As a point of reference, in the first chapter, I give the reader information regarding my background in terms of growing up as a Christian and my passion for sports and exercise. Additionally, I share a little of my goal-oriented personality. As the chapters progress, I take the reader on a course that begins with making the decision to begin running as a form of exercise. I share information on specific training programs one can follow for various stages of development. For example, I initially discuss training for a 5K (3.1 miles) race. I continue to develop training programs and racing strategies for longer races. I accomplish this promotion of information in the context of sharing stories of various events encountered by myself and with my running group. Throughout each chapter, I draw a parallel between running, racing or exercising to our walk with God. The story culminates in preparing for and running my first marathon race. I share how God was very much present with me that day. In an appendix, I provide useful exercises one can perform to gain strength and develop a lean body.

This book describes how me as the writer over a 6 month period in April 2011 miss out on running the London marathon through injury only to be given an amazing opportunity to get a place in the new York marathon. My story describes how as an individual who works as an IT consultant 5 days a week, leading a normal life, socially and the hard effort I put in over 6 months to achieve my goal of completing a marathon in under 4 hrs. I describe my training plan, diet, running gear, watch, alcohol intake during training, my goals, my mindset and beliefs. The book provides accurate and detailed run times taken from my training plan with average pace, calories burnt etc. The summary of this book is anybody can achieve their goal by putting their mind to it.

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.

A comprehensive insight into how to develop the Horizontal Jumper. Detailing every aspect of long term preparation, training periodization, technical guidelines, and much more. Chapter breakdowns include: 1) Introduction to the horizontal jumps, a look at past, present, and future jumpers and details of all the major jumps in history. 2) Detailed breakdown of all technical components related to the long and triple jump. Step by step picture guides, common errors and corrections, and strongly contested topics all included. 3) A look at every physical component needed for success in the horizontal jumps. You will learn exactly what is required and where the training focus should lie. The chapter concludes with descriptions of specific testing protocols and detailed evaluation tables for both the men's and women's event standards. 4) Discusses many training methods and principles related to the development of event specific physical abilities. Concludes with information on recovery methods, the prevention of overtraining and more. 5) How the individual training components are periodized throughout the training year. Detailed information on exercise progressions, periodization styles, load manipulation and exercise choice included. 6) The recipe for success. How everything fits together into a comprehensive structured training program. Breakdown of the training phases and how to structure your short and long term planning. Including the USA and European training set up and philosophies, various methods of periodization, tapering and peaking guidelines, detailed graphs, tables, charts and more. 7) Fully periodized coach/athlete ready training programs in 3 different training styles. Includes each phase of preparation, competition guidelines and peak competition set ups. 8) Event specific exercise pictures and detailed description. Includes plyometric, special weight training, and ballistic training exercises along with a secondary exercise training inventory and description guide. Final Thoughts: Includes 101 tips for horizontal jumpers and closing words. Overall the book is packed full of information, thoughts and opinions, pictures, graphs, tables and charts, tips and tidbits on every facet of jumps training, and is a guaranteed interesting read. From the serious professional to the high school coach, if you are interested in the jumps or in track and field training in general this is a must have addition to your library.

A special book designed for parents, coaches and athletes to improve HURDLE performance. You have found your personal mentor in Hurdle Training. Gain or expand your knowledge utilizing Coach Steve Silvey's many years of Hurdle & Speed training/track and field 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 188 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 and Texas Tech University. This book comes with a detailed hurdle training program for improving hurdle performances and numerous articles on hurdle 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.

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