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Inspired - Healing Journeys from Hockey and Beyond (Hardcover): A L Galloway Inspired - Healing Journeys from Hockey and Beyond (Hardcover)
A L Galloway
R655 R587 Discovery Miles 5 870 Save R68 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Unbroken - My Journey from Despair to Glory (Paperback): Katarina Johnson-Thompson Unbroken - My Journey from Despair to Glory (Paperback)
Katarina Johnson-Thompson
R486 Discovery Miles 4 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The inspirational and powerful memoir from double world heptathlon champion and Team GB Olympian Katarina Johnson-Thompson.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson has never had it easy. Born a child of two worlds - her mum’s working-class Liverpool, and her dad’s idyllic Bahamas - she was never supposed to be a world champion. Her early childhood wasn’t easy. She was raised by a single mother, and at times it was a struggle for her to keep up with other athletes who had more funding around them. But she persevered.

Now, in her intimate, heartfelt autobiography, she tells her story as she never has before. She opens up about the pressures of representing Britain at the London Olympics while just sixteen years of age, and about her complex relationship with mentor-turned-rival Jessica Ennis-Hill. Unbroken is a rare insight into the inner workings of a champion's mind: the rigorous discipline, the undying passion for sport, and the unshakable belief in one's self despite the odds.

Johnson-Thompson’s journey has been a remarkable one. Her upbringing and her career, both rich with challenges overcome and dreams pursued with relentless determination, serve as a powerful reminder that the human spirit is capable of extraordinary feats. But this is more than a story of triumph-against-the-odds. It’s a testament to the sweat, tears and laughter that pave the road to success, and to the unyielding spirit of a true champion.

Where There's a Hill - One woman, 214 Lake District fells, four attempts, one record-breaking Wainwrights run (Paperback):... Where There's a Hill - One woman, 214 Lake District fells, four attempts, one record-breaking Wainwrights run (Paperback)
Sabrina Verjee
R354 Discovery Miles 3 540 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'The greater the challenge, the sweeter the reward, but also the greater the risk of failure. And fear of failure is the greatest barrier to success.' Sabrina Verjee is an ultrarunning phenomenon. In June 2021, on her fourth attempt, she became the first person to climb the Lake District's 214 Wainwright hills in under six days, running 325 miles with a colossal 36,000 metres of ascent. Where There's a Hill tells the story of an outsider who was never picked for a school sports team yet went on to become an accomplished modern pentathlete and adventure racer. After switching her focus to ultrarunning in her thirties, Sabrina moved to the Lake District, where she could hone her mountain-running skills on the local fells. High-profile success in endurance events followed, as she completed the Dragon's Back Race three times and was the outright winner of the 2019 Summer Spine Race, beating her nearest competitor by more than eight hours. However, it was the Wainwrights Round which really captured Sabrina's imagination. Having learnt about the challenge from fell-running legend Steve Birkinshaw, Sabrina began to plan an attempt of her own. Despite multiple obstacles - including lockdown regulations, bad weather, injury and controversy - Sabrina's grit and determination shone through. Where There's a Hill is a frank and inspirational account of how one woman ran her way into the record books.

Truth - The Kordell Stewart Story (Paperback): Kordell Stewart Truth - The Kordell Stewart Story (Paperback)
Kordell Stewart; Contributions by Stephen Copeland; Foreword by Leigh Steinberg
R376 R353 Discovery Miles 3 530 Save R23 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Deny of the Tiger (Hardcover): Al Borges Deny of the Tiger (Hardcover)
Al Borges
R860 Discovery Miles 8 600 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Ball Player (Hardcover): Bill Whittington The Ball Player (Hardcover)
Bill Whittington
R698 Discovery Miles 6 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Leftovers - Baylor, Betrayal, and Beyond (Paperback): Matt Sayman, David L Thomas The Leftovers - Baylor, Betrayal, and Beyond (Paperback)
Matt Sayman, David L Thomas; Foreword by Scott Drew
R492 R466 Discovery Miles 4 660 Save R26 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
All Caps - Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection (Hardcover): Craig Colby All Caps - Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection (Hardcover)
Craig Colby
R1,143 R972 Discovery Miles 9 720 Save R171 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Growing Up Gronk - A Family's Story of Raising Champions (Paperback): Gordon Gronkowski Growing Up Gronk - A Family's Story of Raising Champions (Paperback)
Gordon Gronkowski
R364 R338 Discovery Miles 3 380 Save R26 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It is so statistically unlikely as to be almost unbelievable. Somehow, the Gronkowski family has produced three sons who play in the NFL (Rob, Chris, and Dan), one who was drafted into Major League Baseball (Gordie, Jr.), and another who is the starting fullback for Kansas State (Goose). Their father, Gordy, even played college football for Syracuse.

How did it happen? From an early age, Gordy realized the potential his sons had and worked with them to make the most of it. Beyond their monstrous size, physicality, and raw talent, he instilled in them a commitment to fitness, health, drive, and determination that would give his boys a leg up in ways other families simply couldn't match. And the boys' motivation certainly wasn't something solely triggered by a driven father. They were like a pack of adolescent wolves readying themselves for the recruiting hunt. Still, all were honor roll students; the three oldest earned college degrees. Each was motivated and inspired by his brothers. Competition and bragging rights were -- and continue to be -- a big part of what makes the Gronkowskis tick. "Growing Up Gronk "reveals the secrets to the Gronkowski's astonishing collective success while opening the door to a lively, entertaining, one-of-a-kind household.

Born to Play - My Life in the Game (Paperback): Dustin Pedroia Born to Play - My Life in the Game (Paperback)
Dustin Pedroia
R477 R448 Discovery Miles 4 480 Save R29 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Red Sox MVP Pedroia tells this feel-good story about his love of baseball, overcoming the naysayers, and winning a World Series in his first season.

100 Years of Port Talbot Harriers, 1921-2021 (Hardcover): John Davies 100 Years of Port Talbot Harriers, 1921-2021 (Hardcover)
John Davies
R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
In Search of Millionaires (The Life of a Baseball Gypsy) - The Accounts of Bob Fontaine Jr. (Hardcover): Taylor Blake Ward In Search of Millionaires (The Life of a Baseball Gypsy) - The Accounts of Bob Fontaine Jr. (Hardcover)
Taylor Blake Ward; Foreword by Tim Mead; Bob Fontaine
R654 Discovery Miles 6 540 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Alex (Hardcover): David Lyons Alex (Hardcover)
David Lyons
R726 R684 Discovery Miles 6 840 Save R42 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Full Throttle (Hardcover): Henry Birkin Full Throttle (Hardcover)
Henry Birkin
R871 Discovery Miles 8 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
My Father's Con - A Memoir (Hardcover): Pat Jordan My Father's Con - A Memoir (Hardcover)
Pat Jordan
R791 R708 Discovery Miles 7 080 Save R83 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Jordan Rules - The Inside Story of One Turbulent Season with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls (Paperback): Sam Smith The Jordan Rules - The Inside Story of One Turbulent Season with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls (Paperback)
Sam Smith
R495 R462 Discovery Miles 4 620 Save R33 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Chasin' The Ring - One Man's 70-Year Run Through Basketball History (Hardcover): A. L. Bianchi Chasin' The Ring - One Man's 70-Year Run Through Basketball History (Hardcover)
A. L. Bianchi; As told to J Michael Kenyon
R967 Discovery Miles 9 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Run. Risk. Reward. - My Epic Trail-running Adventures (Paperback): Ryan Sandes Run. Risk. Reward. - My Epic Trail-running Adventures (Paperback)
Ryan Sandes
R340 R304 Discovery Miles 3 040 Save R36 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

As a follow-up to his hugely popular 2016 autobiography Trail Blazer, Ryan Sandes’ new book explores the gripping and often life-threatening adventures this extraordinary ultra-trail runner has experienced around the globe since then. Not only have these projects tested the very edge of human endurance, but on several occasions, Ryan literally had to run for his life.

Along with a 1 500-kilometre Himalayan adventure, read about his attempt at completing the first 700-kilometre solo run up Namibia’s legendary Skeleton Coast – only to stumble upon some very angry Namibian soldiers conducting illegal and, possibly, government-sponsored seal clubbing. And, with his running partner Ryno Griessel, becoming the first people to run the entire circumference of Lesotho, during which they find themselves fighting off an attack from local herdsman armed with rocks and clubs.

In between these adventures, Ryan battles to balance a challenging career with a dedicated commitment to his young family. Risk. Run. Reward. is packed with adventure, humour and some fascinating insights into the psyche of an ultra-endurance athlete. Trust me, these people are not like you and me …

Never Seen a Finer Day (Hardcover): Chris Ridley Never Seen a Finer Day (Hardcover)
Chris Ridley
R664 Discovery Miles 6 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Like the Glide of a Dragonfly - Healing and Finishing Strong After Surviving the Boston Marathon Bombing (Hardcover): Natalie... Like the Glide of a Dragonfly - Healing and Finishing Strong After Surviving the Boston Marathon Bombing (Hardcover)
Natalie Lehto
R910 R788 Discovery Miles 7 880 Save R122 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Beating the Impossible - A Life of Comebacks, Extreme Sports and PTSD (Hardcover): Don Schwartz Beating the Impossible - A Life of Comebacks, Extreme Sports and PTSD (Hardcover)
Don Schwartz; Edited by Bronwyn Preece, Lee Schwartz
R827 R721 Discovery Miles 7 210 Save R106 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Pass Interference - History of the Black Quarterback in the NFL (Hardcover): Wisdom Martin Pass Interference - History of the Black Quarterback in the NFL (Hardcover)
Wisdom Martin
R713 Discovery Miles 7 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Martial Arts Extraordinaire Biography Book - 50 Years of Martial Arts Excellence Tribute to the Legendary Grandmaster Ron Van... Martial Arts Extraordinaire Biography Book - 50 Years of Martial Arts Excellence Tribute to the Legendary Grandmaster Ron Van Clief: 50 Years of Martial Arts Excellence (Hardcover)
Jessie Bowen
R1,682 R1,379 Discovery Miles 13 790 Save R303 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
My Life And Rugby - The Autobiography (Paperback): Eddie Jones My Life And Rugby - The Autobiography (Paperback)
Eddie Jones 1
R449 Discovery Miles 4 490 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Brilliant, honest, combative – Eddie Jones is a gigantic yet enigmatic figure in world rugby and a true legend of the game. In My Life And Rugby he tells his story for the first time, including the full inside story of England’s 2019 World Cup campaign.

Eddie Jones is one of the most experienced and decorated coaches in world rugby. He career has spanned four World Cups; from losing to England in the 100th minute in 2003, working with South Africa when they won in 2007, and causing the greatest upset in 2015 when he masterminded the Japanese defeat of South Africa.

Since taking over as head coach of England in 2015 Eddie Jones has masterminded a complete revival of the national team. He has won the Six Nations Championship back-to-back, including England’s first grand slam in a generation, their first ever whitewash of Australia, as well as taking them on their longest ever winning streak.

In his explosive autobiography Jones shows how his fiercely competitive attitude, his love of coaching and his philosophy of the game were formed while growing up in a tough working-class suburb of Sydney as a small half-Japanese kid, playing schoolboy rugby alongside the legendary Ella brothers.

Learning from the extreme highs and lows of his own playing career – the numerous successes playing for Randwick and New South Wales but also the painful disappointment of never playing for Australia – he shows what it takes to be the best in the world and how everything he has learnt about the game on and off the pitch has gone into plotting England’s route to the top of World Rugby.

My Life And Rugby is the story of one of the most compelling and singular figures in rugby, told with unflinching honesty this is the ultimate rugby book for all fans of the sport.

The King's Bodyguard - A Martial Arts Legend Meets the King of Rock 'n Roll (hardback) (Hardcover): Dave Hebler The King's Bodyguard - A Martial Arts Legend Meets the King of Rock 'n Roll (hardback) (Hardcover)
Dave Hebler
R775 Discovery Miles 7 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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