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Winged Messenger - Running Your First Comrades Marathon (Paperback): Bruce Fordyce Winged Messenger - Running Your First Comrades Marathon (Paperback)
Bruce Fordyce 1
R331 Discovery Miles 3 310 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The year is 1976, and South Africa is gripped by a terrible lockdown – apartheid. Nelson Mandela is in prison on Robben Island; South Africa is isolated from the rest of the world, and revolution is in the air.

Against this background, a young student at Johannesburg’s Wits University decides to try and take control of his life, and his destiny, and give himself a sense of purpose. He challenges himself to run South Africa’s most famous long-distance race, the grueling 90-kilometre Comrades Marathon. Little does he know that five years later he will win this most iconic of races and he will go on to be considered one of the greatest Comrades runners in the history of the race.

In Winged Messenger, Bruce shares this 1976/77 training diary so that raw novices and experienced runners alike can follow the journey he took to his first Comrades. Novices particularly will enjoy reading about how he took his first stumbling, rudimentary steps and how, as an ordinary runner, he began to understand the demands of the race. He documents his mistakes, his successes and his progress towards his date with destiny in May 1977. Using his own experiences, he guides others, but particularly novices, on their quests to become winged messengers.

This is a unique blend of both a training guide and a fascinating glimpse of the life of a young man in his quest to conquer both himself and South Africa’s greatest race.

Yoga For Sports Performance - A Guide For Yoga Therapists, Yoga Teachers And Bodyworkers (Paperback): Jim Harrington Yoga For Sports Performance - A Guide For Yoga Therapists, Yoga Teachers And Bodyworkers (Paperback)
Jim Harrington
R1,106 R1,023 Discovery Miles 10 230 Save R83 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Many sports people are interested in trying yoga techniques in the hope of improved flexibility, strength, breathing and concentration, but many can be prevented from optimal results due to a lack of understanding on the part of yoga teachers of the specific physical requirements of their sport. This is a manual for professionals who work with athletes of all disciplines and shows them how to adapt yoga practice for swimmers, cyclists, runners, tennis players and more.

This bridge between evidence-based modern sports medicine and the ancient practices of yoga, provides solid training guidance as well as offers psychological wisdom to help control and refine the actions of the mind.

Essential reading for yoga therapists and teachers, athletic coaches and bodywork professionals who work with athletes.

Outrunning The Demons - Lives Transformed Through Running (Paperback): Phil Hewitt Outrunning The Demons - Lives Transformed Through Running (Paperback)
Phil Hewitt 1
R463 R423 Discovery Miles 4 230 Save R40 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Written by bestselling author Phil Hewitt, Outrunning The Demons is an exploration of the transformative power of running – and how it can be the key to unlocking resilience we never knew we had.

Running can take us to fantastic places. Just as importantly, it can also bring us back from terrible ones. For people in times of crisis, trauma and physical or mental illness – when normality collapses – running can put things back together again. After bestselling author Phil Hewitt was viciously mugged, stabbed and left for dead in 2016, he found himself suffering the acute symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Unable to make sense of the horrific experience that had happened to him, Phil found that dedicating himself to running was slowly but surely helping him heal.

Outrunning The Demons is an enriching and celebratory exploration of the transformative power of running – and how it can be the key to unlocking resilience we never knew we had.

Told through 34 deeply affecting real-life stories and covering such diverse themes as trauma, bereavement, addiction, depression and anxiety, this compelling book is an exposition of just why running can so often be the answer to everything when we find ourselves in extremis.

Ordinary Joe (Paperback): Joe Schmidt Ordinary Joe (Paperback)
Joe Schmidt 1
R336 R306 Discovery Miles 3 060 Save R30 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

In the autumn of 2010, a little-known New Zealander called Joe Schmidt took over as head coach at Leinster. He had never been in charge of a professional team.

After Leinster lost three of their first four games, a prominent Irish rugby pundit speculated that Schmidt had 'lost the dressing room'. Nine years on, Joe Schmidt has stepped down as Ireland coach having achieved success on a scale never before seen in Irish rugby. Two Heineken Cups in three seasons with Leinster. Three Six Nations championships in six seasons with Ireland, including the Grand Slam in 2018. And a host of firsts: the first Irish victory in South Africa; the first Irish defeat of the All Blacks, and then a second; and Ireland's first number 1 world ranking. Along the way, Schmidt became a byword for precision and focus in coaching, remarkable attention to detail and the highest of standards. But who is Joe Schmidt?

In Ordinary Joe, Schmidt tells the story of his life and influences: the experiences and management ideas that made him the coach, and the man, that he is today. And his diaries of the 2018 Grand Slam and the 2019 Rugby World Cup provide a brilliantly intimate insight into the stresses and joys of coaching a national team in victory and defeat. From the small towns in New Zealand's North Island where he played barefoot rugby and jostled around the dinner table with seven siblings, to the training grounds and video rooms where he consistently kept his teams a step ahead of the opposition, Ordinary Joe reveals an ordinary man who has helped his teams to achieve extraordinary things.

The Jersey - The Secrets Behind The World's Most Successful Team (Paperback): Peter Bills The Jersey - The Secrets Behind The World's Most Successful Team (Paperback)
Peter Bills
R507 Discovery Miles 5 070 Ships in 2 - 4 working days

The phenomenal international number one bestseller with exclusive interviews with Richie McCaw, Steve Hansen, Beauden Barrett and Dan Carter, The Jersey is the first definitive story behind the greatest sports team on the planet.

With a better winning record than any other sports team in history, they stand head and shoulders above their nearest rugby rivals, and go to the 2019 World Cup as back-to-back World Champions. How did a country of just 4.8 million people conquer the world?

Peter Bills, who has reported on international rugby for more than 40 years, was given exclusive access to all the key figures in New Zealand rugby as he set out to understand the secrets behind the All Blacks success. From Steve Hansen to Beauden Barrett, Richie McCaw to the late Sir Colin Meads, Peter Bills talked at length with over 90 people, both in New Zealand and around the world, with intimate knowledge of what makes the All Blacks tick.

This is a story of the first settlers, and the 'Originals' who forged the All Blacks legacy, right through to modern times. It draws heavily on the contributions made by all New Zealanders: players, coaches, officials, supporters and those who have worn the most recognized jersey in the world. Intrinsically, The Jersey goes to the heart of the All Blacks success. It is also an epic story of not just a rugby team but a nation, whose identities are inextricably linked. Additionally, it debates a question, terrifying for any of their opponents. Could the All Blacks get even better?

The Art Of Winning - Ten Lessons In Leadership, Purpose And Potential (Paperback): Dan Carter The Art Of Winning - Ten Lessons In Leadership, Purpose And Potential (Paperback)
Dan Carter
R380 R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Dan Carter is a widely hailed as one of the most elite and successful professional rugby players in the world.

After retiring from a sport he played for 32 years, he set out to inspire the next generation of leaders to create purposeful impact, joining the Oxford Foundry - Oxford University's Entrepreneurial Institute, founded by LinkedIn co-found Reid Hoffman - as its first ever Leader in Practice. Now, in a follow-up to his bestselling 2015 autobiography, he answers timeless questions for aspiring leaders everywhere.

Why is the team more important than the individual? How do you navigate the transition from player to leader? How should we respond when confidence is eclipsed by doubt, when circumstances get the better of us, when setbacks derail us? How can we remain humble and grounded when we're winning - and how can we keep on winning, even when a loss may be just around the corner?

Full of inspiring personal stories of both victories and setbacks, the greatest rugby sportsman reflects on his career, shares his own secrets of high performance, and reveals the art of exceeding your highest expectations.

Sport and the Brain: The Science of Preparing, Enduring and Winning, Part C, Volume 240 (Hardcover): Mustafa Sarkar, Samuele... Sport and the Brain: The Science of Preparing, Enduring and Winning, Part C, Volume 240 (Hardcover)
Mustafa Sarkar, Samuele Marcora
R6,587 Discovery Miles 65 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Sport and the Brain: The Science of Preparing, Enduring and Winning, Part C, Volume 240, reflects recent advancements in the understanding of how elite athletes prepare for, and perform at, peak levels under the demands of competition. Topics discussed in this new release include The influence of challenge and threat states on affect, perceived exertion, attention, and performance during a competitive sprint cycling task, Prior self-control exertion and perceptions of pain and task importance during a physically demanding task, Enhancing cardiac vagal activity in sport psychology, The influence of cardiac vagal activity on peripheral perception performance under pressure, and much more.

The Art Business (Hardcover): Iain Robertson The Art Business (Hardcover)
Iain Robertson
R5,833 Discovery Miles 58 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

By the time you read this book, the art world may have witnessed the sale of its first $500 million painting. Whilst for some people money is anathema to art this is clearly a wealthy international industry, and a market with its own conventions and pressures. Drawing on the vast experience of Sotheby's Institute of Art, The Art Business exposes the realities of the commercial trade in fine art and antiques. Attention is devoted to the role of auction houses, commercial galleries and art museums as key institutions, with the text divided into four thematic sections covering: technical and structural elements of the art market cultural policy and management in art business regulatory legal and ethical issues in the art world the views, through interviews, of leading art market experts. This book provides a thorough examination of contemporary issues in the art business, and the mechanisms and influences which underpin its evolution. It is essential reading for students of art history or international business, or anyone with an interest in pursuing a career in this area.

AQA GCSE (9-1) PE Second Edition (Paperback): Ross Howitt, Mike Murray AQA GCSE (9-1) PE Second Edition (Paperback)
Ross Howitt, Mike Murray
R1,066 Discovery Miles 10 660 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Written by leading PE specialists, students will be guided through the AQA GCSE (9-1) PE specification topic by topic and have opportunity to improve their understanding, analysis, evaluation and application skills through exam-style questions and detailed insight to the NEA. Approved by AQA, this Student Book: - develops understanding with thorough coverage of topics and contains summaries, diagrams and key questions to direct thinking and aid revision - provides clear definitions of key terms, technical vocabulary and concepts, including those that students have struggled the most - builds sound knowledge and analysis, evaluation and application skills through detailed support and exam-style questions - stretches, challenges and encourages independent thinking and a deeper understanding through activities, stimulus material and suggestions for further reading.

BTEC Tech Award 2022 Sport Student Book (Paperback, 2nd edition): BTEC Tech Award 2022 Sport Student Book (Paperback, 2nd edition)
R859 Discovery Miles 8 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning (Hardcover, Original ed.): Philipp H Halfmann Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning (Hardcover, Original ed.)
Philipp H Halfmann
R2,825 Discovery Miles 28 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
My Revision Notes: OCR A Level PE: Second Edition (Paperback): Keri Moorhouse My Revision Notes: OCR A Level PE: Second Edition (Paperback)
Keri Moorhouse
R745 Discovery Miles 7 450 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Set your students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes. Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence. My Revision Notes for OCR A Level PE will help students: - Consolidate knowledge with clear, concise and relevant content coverage, based on what examiners are looking for - Extend understanding with our regular 'Now test yourself,' tasks and answers - Improve technique through our increased exam support, including exam-style practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid - Identify key connections between topics and subjects with our 'Making links' focus and further ideas for follow-up and revision activities - Plan and manage a successful revision programme with our topic-by-topic planner, new skills checklist and exam breakdown features, user-friendly definitions, glossary and online questions and answers

Racing Rules Companion 2017-2020 - The Essential Compact Guide for All Racing Sailors Who Want to Win (Spiral bound, 5th... Racing Rules Companion 2017-2020 - The Essential Compact Guide for All Racing Sailors Who Want to Win (Spiral bound, 5th Revised edition)
Bryan Willis
R263 R238 Discovery Miles 2 380 Save R25 (10%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The invaluable on-the-water reference guide to the essentials of the racing rules, updated for the latest 2017-2020 Racing Rules of Sailing. Every racing sailor should have a copy! The book summarises the basic principles, definitions and rules and then covers every aspect of the race. This edition includes a new section on starts as well as mark rounding, obstructions, signals, and dispute resolution. Colour diagrams throughout ensure the concepts are easily understood. Splash-proof and spiral bound, this little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire that will fit into your pocket or kit bag. Written by the acknowledged rules expert, Bryan Willis.

How Bad Do You Want It? - Mastering the Psychology of Mind Over Muscle (Paperback): Matt Fitzgerald How Bad Do You Want It? - Mastering the Psychology of Mind Over Muscle (Paperback)
Matt Fitzgerald 1
R527 R384 Discovery Miles 3 840 Save R143 (27%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT? revisits some of the most extraordinary moments from the history of endurance sports to show how mental strength allows some athletes to perform at a level way beyond their physical limits - to will their body to do what was previously thought biologically impossible. Drawing on cutting-edge scientific research it suggests concrete habits and tactics we can use to cultivate our own mental strength, whilst providing thrilling accounts of some of the most inspiring and astonishing feats in sporting history. In 2010 Sammy Wanjiru entered the Boston Marathon suffering from injuries to his knee and his lower back, a stomach virus that prevented him from training and a lifestyle that meant he spent more time in nightclubs than on the track. He shouldn't have even been able to finish the race, and at times he seemed as if he literally had nothing left to give, yet in an epic battle he crossed the finishing line first. How did he manage it? HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT? describes a new 'psychobiological' model of endurance performance connecting the mind, body and brain. Compelling accounts from triathlon, cycling, running, rowing and swimming are viewed through the lens of this model shedding new light on what science has to say about mental fortitude in sports. Featured athletes include: Sammy Wanjiru, Jenny Barringer, Greg LeMond, Willie Stewart, Cadel Evans, Joseph Sullivan, Paula Newby-Fraser, Ryan Vail, Thomas Voeckler, Ned Overend, Steve Prefontaine

The 90-Day Weight Training Plan - An Effective Workout and Nutrition Program to Build Muscle and Maximize Energy (Paperback):... The 90-Day Weight Training Plan - An Effective Workout and Nutrition Program to Build Muscle and Maximize Energy (Paperback)
Julie Germaine Coram
R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Developing the Intelligent Young Footballer (Paperback): Mike Mair Developing the Intelligent Young Footballer (Paperback)
Mike Mair
R434 Discovery Miles 4 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

It is an absolute privilege and pleasure to have the opportunity to grow and develop, influence and inspire the intelligent young footballer and it is a tremendously exciting and rewarding process. In reality it can be very challenging and frustrating at times but throughout my journey I have learned many life lessons that I want to share to help you influence and inspire others to grow and develop. Football, the beautiful game has been so good to me, filled with some outstanding memories and experiences...it is my time to give something back. When talking to a fellow and respected grassroots coach about my intent to write this book and share my story, he said "I wish there had been something like that around when I started." That was all the inspiration that I needed. Give yourself the permission to pause to read my story. I hope that it inspires and influences you. Ultimately, enjoy the experience and the privilege of developing the intelligent young footballer.

Coaching Football With The Adolescent Brain In Mind (Paperback): Perry Walters, Ben Gast Coaching Football With The Adolescent Brain In Mind (Paperback)
Perry Walters, Ben Gast; Illustrated by Coco Walters
R1,077 Discovery Miles 10 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Million Dollar Arm - Sometimes to Win, You Have to Change the Game (Paperback): J.B. Bernstein Million Dollar Arm - Sometimes to Win, You Have to Change the Game (Paperback)
J.B. Bernstein
R417 R389 Discovery Miles 3 890 Save R28 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A TRUE STORY OF FINDING THE AMERICAN DREAM . . . ABROAD
India is a country with more than one billion people, a fanatical national cricket obsession, and exactly zero talent scouts. There, superstar sports agent J. B. Bernstein knew that he could find the Yao Ming of baseball-- someone with a strong arm and enough raw talent to pitch in the major leagues. Almost no one in India is familiar with the game, but Bernstein had heard enough coaches swear that if you gave them a guy who throws a hundred miles an hour, they could teach him how to pitch. So in 2007, Bernstein flew to Mumbai with a radar gun and a plan to find his diamond in the rough. His idea was "The Million Dollar Arm," a reality television competition with a huge cash prize and a chance to become the first native of India to sign a contract with an American major-league team.
The result is a humorous and inspiring story about three guys transformed: Bernstein, the consummate bachelor and shrewd businessman, and Dinesh and Rinku, the two young men from small farming villages whom he brought home to California. "Million Dollar Arm" is a timeless reflection on baseball and the American dream, as well as a tale of victory over incredible odds. But, above all, it's about the limitless possibilities inside every one of us.

OCR GCSE (9-1) PE Third Edition (Paperback): John Honeybourne OCR GCSE (9-1) PE Third Edition (Paperback)
John Honeybourne
R1,060 Discovery Miles 10 600 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Written by a leading PE specialist, students will be guided through the OCR GCSE (9-1) PE specification topic by topic and have opportunity to improve their understanding, analysis, evaluation and application skills through exam-style questions and detailed insight to the NEA. Endorsed by OCR, this Student Book: - develops understanding with thorough coverage of topics and contains summaries, diagrams and key questions to direct thinking and aid revision - provides clear definitions of key terms, technical vocabulary and concepts, including those that students have struggled the most - builds sound knowledge and analysis, evaluation and application skills through detailed support and exam-style questions - stretches, challenges and encourages independent thinking and a deeper understanding through activities, stimulus material and suggestions for further reading.

Leading with the Heart - Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life (Paperback): Donald T... Leading with the Heart - Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life (Paperback)
Donald T Phillips, Grant Hill, Mike Krzyzewski
R496 R409 Discovery Miles 4 090 Save R87 (18%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Duke University's head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a leader both on and off the court. He's led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and '92. He has received five National Coach of the Year Awards -- and many of the players he coached in college have gone on to NBA stardom! Now Coach K offers the insights he uses to coax peak performances from his team, relying on lessons he learned as a captain in the U.S. Army, sportsmanship, respect, and a genuine gift for leading with the heart.

Strength Training for Speed - Scientific Principles and Practical Application (Paperback, 2nd New edition): James Wild Strength Training for Speed - Scientific Principles and Practical Application (Paperback, 2nd New edition)
James Wild
R877 R716 Discovery Miles 7 160 Save R161 (18%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In the sporting world, everyone wants to be faster. This book demonstrates how to structure an evidence-based, progressive strength training program that will accelerate you toward your speed goals with maximum power and efficiency. Speed is integral to the successful performance of individuals and teams in most sports: knowledge of the ways in which high-performance athletes train to develop this quality is key. Strength Training for Speed is a one-stop resource for coaches and athletes looking to enhance sprinting performance through effective strength training methods. The latest scientific research is used to underpin training solutions presented within this book, including strength programs followed by international level athletes. The scope of applicable content will be of particular interest to coaches, athletes, and students. Boasting a comprehensive video library and a series of example periodised plans, readers will learn how to devise effective strength training programs for any athlete-from the recreational to elite performer. Learn all about: * How to elicit key physiological adaptations necessary for improving strength, power and ultimately speed * The biomechanics of sprinting during the acceleration and maximum velocity phases * The associations of strength qualities with performance during different sprint phases * How to design individual strength training sessions * The periodisation of strength training for speed development

Concussion Awareness - A Resource Guide for Coaches, Trainers & Athletes, Plus Teachers, Parents & Fans (Paperback): Mike Shaw Concussion Awareness - A Resource Guide for Coaches, Trainers & Athletes, Plus Teachers, Parents & Fans (Paperback)
Mike Shaw
R303 R245 Discovery Miles 2 450 Save R58 (19%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Quotes from the Summitt (Hardcover): Pat Summitt Quotes from the Summitt (Hardcover)
Pat Summitt
R475 R410 Discovery Miles 4 100 Save R65 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Edexcel PE for A Level Year 1 revised third edition (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): Dennis Roscoe, Jan Roscoe Edexcel PE for A Level Year 1 revised third edition (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
Dennis Roscoe, Jan Roscoe
R791 Discovery Miles 7 910 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A SLIGHTLY REVISED EDITION OF AS/A1 REVISE PE FOR EDEXCEL (ISBN: 9781901424881) 'Edexcel PE for A Level Year 1 3e' is one of the student text series published by Jan Roscoe Publications Ltd. This book provides an indispensable text for students for Physical Education AS and the first year of an A Level course that commenced in September 2016. This market leader has established JRP as the main publisher for Physical Education Student Text Books. `Edexcel PE for A Level Year 1 3e' is in full colour throughout. It consists of extensive linear notes, revision bubbles, student notes, questions that reflect year 1 A Level Edexcel examinations and bespoke full colour photographs that work very closely with the text. The following downloadable link: www.jroscoe.co.uk/downloads/edexcel_pe_for_alevel_year1/ contains the answers to the questions in the text. This is to separate questions from answers, so that students can have a chance to do the questions without first seeing the answers! The information in the link can be accessed by clicking on the chapter icon directory for the chapter being studied. Answers are in pdf format.

Psychology Express: Sport Psychology - (Undergraduate Revision Guide) (Paperback): Mark Allen, Paul McCarthy Psychology Express: Sport Psychology - (Undergraduate Revision Guide) (Paperback)
Mark Allen, Paul McCarthy
R540 Discovery Miles 5 400 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The 'Psychology Express' undergraduate revision guide series will help your students to understand key concepts quickly, revise effectively and make their answers stand out.

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