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Barefoot Britain - A running adventure like no other (Hardcover): Anna McNuff Barefoot Britain - A running adventure like no other (Hardcover)
Anna McNuff
R863 Discovery Miles 8 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
South Downs Way - Easy-to-use folding map and essential information, with custom itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers,... South Downs Way - Easy-to-use folding map and essential information, with custom itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runners (Sheet map, folded)
R376 Discovery Miles 3 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The 162-kilometre South Downs Way begins in Winchester and traces a ridgeline along the rolling, green South Downs to the coast at Eastbourne. It is rightly regarded as one of the finest long-distance trails in England. Predominantly bridleway, the trail is generally wide and hard-surfaced and can be walked at any time of year. The South Downs Way appeals to people who have different levels of experience and travel at all speeds, and this Vertebrate Publishing Guidemap is unique in that it caters for four categories of user, providing custom itineraries for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runners. This lightweight, waterproof, durable and easy-to-use folding map features all the essential information for a successful South Downs Way, including 1:40,000-scale mapping for the linear route starting in Winchester and finishing in Eastbourne. It also includes a detailed elevation profile and route planner, safety advice, terrain information and an accommodation directory, and a link to a GPX file download.

Ageing, The Body and Social Change - Running in Later Life (Hardcover, First): E Tulle Ageing, The Body and Social Change - Running in Later Life (Hardcover, First)
E Tulle
R1,507 Discovery Miles 15 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book explores the relationship between embodiment and the production of the key structures which frame agency to map out potential for social change. It uses modalities of ageing embodiment in the context of sport participation in later life, specifically Master athletics, including barriers, opportunities and physiological dimensions.

Broken - 2020: the year running records were rewritten (Paperback): Ally Beaven Broken - 2020: the year running records were rewritten (Paperback)
Ally Beaven
R359 Discovery Miles 3 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'The emotional pain of failing just felt like it was going to be a bit worse than the physical pain of carrying on ... ' Attempting to break long-distance running records used to be an underground endeavour, until the virus-stricken summer of 2020 came along. Only a few, such as the Bob Graham Round in the Lake District, had ever broken into mainstream consciousness. But an absence of running races thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in an unprecedented rise in the popularity of attempts at breaking these records. In Broken, Ally Beaven takes an entertaining look at just why 2020 was so unusual for long-distance running. With his interest in Fastest Known Times (FKTs) piqued, Beaven immerses himself in the scene. His summer becomes one of spending hours in the hills feeding, cajoling and generally trying to keep safe the runners he is supporting, as well as following the dots of live trackers in the middle of the night and endlessly refreshing his Twitter feed as records tumble around the country. Through the stories of John Kelly's epic Grand Round, Beth Pascall's record-shattering Bob Graham Round, Donnie Campbell's mind-bending new mark for bagging all 282 Munros, Jo Meek's new overall record for the Nigel Jenkins Dartmoor Round and many others, Beaven brings us an inside look at the incredible FKT machine. Broken is the story of the summer of 2020, a historic time for running in the UK.

Boston Marathon (Hardcover): Richard A. Johnson, Robert Hamilton Johnson Boston Marathon (Hardcover)
Richard A. Johnson, Robert Hamilton Johnson; Foreword by John J. Kelley
R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Meal Prep Cookbook for Runners - Healthy Meals to Prepare, Grab, and Go (Paperback): Rebecca Toutant Meal Prep Cookbook for Runners - Healthy Meals to Prepare, Grab, and Go (Paperback)
Rebecca Toutant
R447 R341 Discovery Miles 3 410 Save R106 (24%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Running across Europe - The Rise and Size of one of the Largest Sport Markets (Hardcover): Jeroen Scheerder, Koen Breedveld,... Running across Europe - The Rise and Size of one of the Largest Sport Markets (Hardcover)
Jeroen Scheerder, Koen Breedveld, Julie Borgers
R1,995 Discovery Miles 19 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Analysing in-depth data from 11 European countries, this collection explores the rise of the European running market, the reasons and motives for running, and the most important players in the field. The volume sets out policy challenges and marketing possibilities and addresses issues of participation, cost and health.

Ten Poems about Running (Paperback): Stephen Keeler Ten Poems about Running (Paperback)
Stephen Keeler
R208 R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Save R20 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The 365-Day Running Journal - Log Workouts, Improve Your Runs, Stay Motivated (Paperback): Marni Sumbal The 365-Day Running Journal - Log Workouts, Improve Your Runs, Stay Motivated (Paperback)
Marni Sumbal
R363 R337 Discovery Miles 3 370 Save R26 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
On Your Mark! - A Chronicle of EMU Track and Cross Country from 1967 to 2000 Volume II (Hardcover): Bob Parks On Your Mark! - A Chronicle of EMU Track and Cross Country from 1967 to 2000 Volume II (Hardcover)
Bob Parks
R1,381 Discovery Miles 13 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Marathon Running: Physiology, Psychology, Nutrition and Training Aspects (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Christoph Zinner, Billy... Marathon Running: Physiology, Psychology, Nutrition and Training Aspects (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Christoph Zinner, Billy Sperlich
R5,535 Discovery Miles 55 350 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book contains recent research about physiology, psychology, nutrition and training aspects of Marathon Running of different age, gender and performance level. The basic knowledge of marathon running with explanations of the physiological and psychological mechanisms induced by marathon training with the associated adaptations and subsequent improved physiological capacities are presented in a reader friendly format for researchers and practitioners. The book includes a full range of useful practical knowledge, as well as trainings principles to guide the reader to run marathon faster. After reading the book the reader is able to develop training plans and owns the knowledge about up-to-date scientific results in the fields of physiology, psychology, nutrition in marathon running.

ON YOUR MARK! A Chronicle of EMU Track and Cross Country from 1967-2000 - Volume 1 (Hardcover): Bob Parks ON YOUR MARK! A Chronicle of EMU Track and Cross Country from 1967-2000 - Volume 1 (Hardcover)
Bob Parks
R1,345 Discovery Miles 13 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Magnificent Athlete Journey (Hardcover): Morgon Latimore Magnificent Athlete Journey (Hardcover)
Morgon Latimore; Edited by Shannon Waters, Whitney Alexander
R794 Discovery Miles 7 940 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Personal Best Running - Coach Coogan’s Strategies for the Mile to the Marathon (Paperback): Mark Coogan, Scott Douglas Personal Best Running - Coach Coogan’s Strategies for the Mile to the Marathon (Paperback)
Mark Coogan, Scott Douglas; Foreword by Elle St. Pierre
R734 R647 Discovery Miles 6 470 Save R87 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Good racing doesn’t just happen. It’s a skill that must be honed with training and hard work. In Personal Best Running, Coach Mark Coogan shares his successful formula for running fast—while staying healthy and happy—without running taking over your life. Coach Coogan has excelled in running as both an athlete and coach, producing numerous Olympic and champion runners. His success is founded in his belief that long-term running success is impossible if you’re not training and racing in the right environment and that running should never come at the expense of your overall physical or mental health. In addition to training strategies that will shave minutes off your time, Coach Coogan will also show you how to sleep and eat properly, surround yourself with supportive people, psychologically navigate setbacks and challenges, lower your injury risk, and have a life outside of running. Get the physical and psychological strategies needed to build an aerobic base, balance hard work and recovery, achieve good running form, and turn adversity into an advantage. Learn the importance of strengthening and warm-up exercises, and master running drills that will make you a stronger runner. Plus, access the 30 online video clips that showcase the exercises and drills in action. Coogan provides numerous training schedules for the mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon as well as schedules for running multiple races in a short period of time. For each distance, choose the length of training (from 6 weeks to 16 weeks) and weekly mileage range. The plans are supplemented with training and racing tips to help you better understand how to apply the concepts to your own running strategy. You’ll also get a personal look at what successful runners do as Coach Coogan shares some of his own experiences as a runner and coach. And you’ll draw plenty of motivation and inspiration from the athlete profiles of eight of his accomplished runners, including Drew Piazza, Alexi Pappas, and Elle St. Pierre. If you want to run better and race faster, now is your chance to train with Coach Coogan and Personal Best Running. Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam. Note: A code for accessing online videos is included with all print books.

Navigation for Off-road Runners (Paperback, 2nd edition): Stuart Ferguson, Keven Shevels Navigation for Off-road Runners (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Stuart Ferguson, Keven Shevels
R457 Discovery Miles 4 570 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

With off-road running, the ability of knowing where you are going is a fundamental skill. Unfortunately for many runners the secrets of navigation are akin to the secrets of the dark arts of black magic. Specifically with the runner in mind, this book presents in an easy to understand manner all the skills and techniques that are required for the beginner through to the advanced user. 'Navigation for Off-Road Runners' will give you the confidence to go further.

Extreme Lakeland - A photographic journey through Lake District adventure sports (Hardcover): Nadir Khan, Tom McNally Extreme Lakeland - A photographic journey through Lake District adventure sports (Hardcover)
Nadir Khan, Tom McNally; Foreword by Leo Houlding
R657 Discovery Miles 6 570 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Extreme Lakeland by Nadir Khan and Tom McNally is a stunning photographic celebration of all that makes the Lake District a magnet for those with a heart for adventure and who want to immerse themselves in the beauty of the hills and mountains of this jewel in the English landscape. From the crags of the high fells to the lakes and tarns for which the Lakes is famous, Nadir and Tom showcase incredible adventure sports through the seasons, including rock climbing, mountain biking, fell running, wild swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, base jumping and ski touring. Alongside a foreword by renowned rock climber Leo Houlding, and original illustrations by Anna Sharpe, there are inspirational literary contributions from wild swimmer Gilly McArthur, fell runner Ellis Bland, climbers Anna Taylor and Peter Goulding, and adventurer Jon Sparks. Extreme Lakeland is a visual feast for those that treasure the Lake District.

Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running (Paperback): Richard Blagrove Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running (Paperback)
Richard Blagrove 1
R640 Discovery Miles 6 400 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Endurance runners and coaches have tended to neglect weight training and conditioning techniques, often in the belief that they don't benefit performance, add unwanted muscle bulk, or cause excessive soreness. But as standards at elite level have improved, so coaches and runners have become increasingly keen on learning about the latest new training techniques or ways to stay injury free. No longer does the running community view strength and conditioning with scepticism, or as something that can only benefit elite runners. In Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running, author Richard Blagrove shows how a strength and conditioning programme can directly improve running performance and reduce the risk of injury, as well as allowing an athlete to tolerate high volumes of running in the future.

Running Through My Mind - Confessions of an Every Day Runner (Hardcover): Scott Ludwig Running Through My Mind - Confessions of an Every Day Runner (Hardcover)
Scott Ludwig
R796 Discovery Miles 7 960 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Avid runner Scott Ludwig has seen, heard, and experienced firsthand most everything the sport has to offer. Of course, that is to be expected of someone who has run every day for over twenty-eight years. In "Running through My Mind," Scott and his friends weigh in, sharing brutally honest, occasionally raw and always entertaining anecdotes to guide you through the physical and mental aspects of running:

A teammate on the Atlanta Track Club Men's Masters Team, discussing a 195-mile relay: "How many runners does it take to run Hood-to-Coast? Twelve members of the men's masters' team or one Scott Ludwig. " Scott after dropping out of the Western States Endurance Run: "That sure sucked. " Scott's views on treadmills: "It's not running if you don't go anywhere. " A pal and crewmember for Scott at the Badwater Ultramarathon: "When Scott was accepted into Badwater, the real question in my mind was not whether or not he would finish, but whether or not he would then let the" (consecutive days of running) "streak die a peaceful death. " Scott after "finishing" the Western States Endurance Run: "That still sucked. "

Discover the motivational narrative behind these and many other observations in Scott's story-so far. Whether you just bought your first pair of running shoes or are a grizzled running veteran, "Running through My Mind" provides the encouragement you need to get out and get moving

Gritstone Circuiteering 2022 - Volume 2 (Spiral bound): Saul Taylor Gritstone Circuiteering 2022 - Volume 2 (Spiral bound)
Saul Taylor
R815 Discovery Miles 8 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The World of Physical Culture in Sport and Exercise - Visual Methods for Qualitative Research (Hardcover): Cassandra Phoenix,... The World of Physical Culture in Sport and Exercise - Visual Methods for Qualitative Research (Hardcover)
Cassandra Phoenix, Brett Smith
R4,474 Discovery Miles 44 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Within qualitative research in the social sciences, the last decade has witnessed a growing interest in the use of visual methods. Visual Methods in Physical Culture is the first book in the field of sport and exercise sciences dedicated to harnessing the potential of using visual methods within qualitative research. Theoretically insightful, and methodologically innovative, this book represents a landmark addition to the field of studies in sport, exercise, the body, and qualitative methods. It covers a wide range of empirical work, theories, and visual image-based research, including photography, drawing, and video. In so doing, the book deepens our understanding of physical culture. It also responds to key questions, such as what are visual methods, why might they be used, and how might they be applied in the field of sport and exercise sciences.

This volume combines clarity of expression with careful scholarship and originality, making it especially appealing to students and scholars within a variety of fields, including sport sociology, sport and exercise psychology, sociology of the body, physical education, gender studies, gerontology, and qualitative inquiry.

This book was published as a special issue in Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise.

Hard Wired - Life, Death and Triathlon (Hardcover): Emma Carney Hard Wired - Life, Death and Triathlon (Hardcover)
Emma Carney
R1,171 Discovery Miles 11 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Running Hard - The Story of a Rivalry (Paperback): Steve Chilton Running Hard - The Story of a Rivalry (Paperback)
Steve Chilton 1
R369 R336 Discovery Miles 3 360 Save R33 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The story of two very different athlete's lives (Kenny Stuart and John Wild [RAF] up till 1983 (biogs), followed by an in-depth analysis of the 1983 Fell Championships season. It tells of how an international steeplechaser from the Midlands moved to the fells to go head-to-head with a Cumbrian fell runner who later became a 2-11 marathon runner. The Championship in 1983 was much tougher than it is now. After 15 races the title was decided by just 20 seconds at the final race. Then it covers what happened next with the two athletes, and what they are doing now.

Big Trails: Heart of Europe - The best long-distance trails in Western Europe and the Alps (Paperback): Kathy Rogers, Stephen... Big Trails: Heart of Europe - The best long-distance trails in Western Europe and the Alps (Paperback)
Kathy Rogers, Stephen Ross
R490 Discovery Miles 4 900 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Big Trails: Heart of Europe is an indispensable guide to the most spectacular and popular long-distance trails in the Western European countries of France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. The twenty-five featured routes cover the best that European trails have to offer, sweeping from the GR21 along the Normandy Coast to the GR1 Tour de Paris and King Ludwig's Way in Germany. Culminating in trails such as the Tour du Mont Blanc and Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route, the jewels of the Alps, this delves deep into Western Europe's most iconic routes. The book will inspire big adventures. Rather than being carried along the route, this guide provides everything you need to plan and explore further, including a general overview of the trails, specific technical information, overview mapping, key information and stunning photography. As well as this, each route specifies approximate timings devised using the Jones-Ross formula, which allows for custom itineraries to be generated depending upon the speed of the user. Whether you're walking, trekking, fastpacking or running, let Big Trails: Heart of Europe be your guide.

Meditations from the Breakdown Lane - Running Across America (Hardcover, Reprint ed.): James E. Shapiro Meditations from the Breakdown Lane - Running Across America (Hardcover, Reprint ed.)
James E. Shapiro
R800 Discovery Miles 8 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
What I Talk about When I Talk about Running - A Memoir (Paperback): Haruki Murakami What I Talk about When I Talk about Running - A Memoir (Paperback)
Haruki Murakami 1
R225 R201 Discovery Miles 2 010 Save R24 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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