This is the story of Jarlath Fitzgerald, a Loughrea man who ran one hundred marathons, all around the world

"Why am I doing this?" That's the question that started this blog. A five-month exploration of marathon training and history, past failures and successes, and logging the experience of putting great effort into a goal that has no obvious meaning or value.

Take a journey with Brian Baleno as he runs a half marathon in every state. Experience an inside view of preparing, traveling, running, and recovering as this three year endeavor vividly recreates the imagery of the vast American landscape. This adventure is less of a story of personal accomplishment and more of a celebration of an often unseen American beauty; a story that encourages exploration, imagination, and self reflection.

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

It remains one of the most memorable moments in modern Olympic history. At the 1984 summer games in Los Angeles, a raucous crowd of ninety thousand saw their favorite in the women's 3,000-meter race, Mary Decker, go down. An audience of two billion around the world witnessed the mishap and listened to the instantaneous accusations against the suspected culprit, Zola Budd. Just seventeen, the South African Budd had already been the target of a vicious and vocal campaign by the antiapartheid lobby after she transferred to the British team in order to compete at the games. Decker, at twenty-six, was America's golden girl, ready to overcome years of bad luck and injuries to rightfully take the Olympic gold for which she had waited so long. With three laps to go, Decker and Budd's feet became tangled. Decker went down and didn't get up, wailing in primal agony as her gold medal hopes vanished. Decker's stumbles continued in the race's aftermath when she refused Budd's apology and race officials found her, not Budd, at fault for the collision. Although both women found success after the Olympics, neither could escape the long shadow of the infamous event that forever changed both of their lives and defines them in popular culture to this day. Olympic Collision follows Decker and Budd through their lives and careers, telling the story behind the controversy; the account that emerges is certain to revise the view Americans, in particular, have held since that fateful day in Los Angeles more than thirty years ago. Olympic Collision relives one of the most famous incidents in Olympic history, its legacy, and what has happened to both athletes since.

Whether you're an extreme exercise enthusiast or you're just looking to shed a few pounds, this is the last book on training, endurance, health, and life you will ever need. In this book you will learn: The 2 best ways to build fitness fast without destroying your body; Underground training tactics for maximising workout efficiency; the best biohacks for enhancing mental performance and entering the zone; how to know with laserlike accuracy whether your body has truly recovered; 26 ways to recover quickly from workouts, injuries, and overtraining; the 25 most important blood and saliva biomarkers and how to test them; 5 essential elements of training that most athletes neglect; 7 stress-fighting weapons to make your mind-body connection bulletproof; proven systems to enhance sleep, eliminate insomnia, and conquer jet lag; 40 high-calorie, nutrient-dense meals that won't destroy your metabolism; Easy tools for customising your carbs, proteins, and fats for your unique body; 9 ways to f

Fifteen-year-old Anita could find so much to run from. A broken town, responsibilities with her little brother, an insane work schedule. As her journey continues, she learns that these rocks in her path could turn into stepping stones to her future. After discovering a secret along the way, she finds out she has so much more to run for.

With all the books about running and training on the market, there is now one designed specifically with the young runner in middle and high school in mind. In this easy-to-read book, author, Sue E. Jones, describes the phases of a training plan and how to set up a running week. She discusses proper nutrition, stretching, and gives you a step-by-step race day scenario. While initially intended for the young runner, this book is useful to the beginning runner of any age. Interspersed throughout are stories from Jones's personal running experience, which spans over 32 years of running and 180 races. Many of these stories provide useful tips, ranging from cold weather running to what to eat before a race. Don't get left behind. Come along on the journey and train to be your best

If you've ever thought about running a marathon, this book is for You
If you think you can't run a marathon, Bruce Van Horn will show you that you CAN go the distance
If you have "Run a Marathon" on your Bucket List, this is the book you want to read first With the information and motivation you'll receive, you will be able to say "I ran a Marathon "
"Bruce, I love the chapter I feel honored that you would include Yasso 800s in your book " -Bart Yasso, CRO, Runner's World
"Bruce Van Horn understands the new world of engagement better than anyone I know. He is constantly uplifting and coaching others. He is always available, helping others get over their plateaus, and move to the next level. Bruce will help take "can't" out of your vocabulary and replace it with "CAN." He constantly puts out value into the world which makes the world a much better place."-JB Glossinger, CEO & Founder - MorningCoach.com & Alive Foundation
You CAN Go the Distance is much more than just a marathon training guide.
Inside every chapter, Bruce Van Horn, coaches you with training techniques from years of experience and infuses them with his own brand of motivation and inspiration which, literally, hundreds of thousands of people have come to love him for.
Most people never even attempt a marathon because they are convinced they cannot possibly run 26.2 miles. What they forget is that every world-class runner started at the same place. Perhaps the hardest part about running a marathon is making the decision to actually try it
This book gives you the confidence, motivation and inspiration you need, along with rock-solid marathon training advice and convinces you to take the word "Can't" out of your vocabulary and replace it with the word "CAN "
Bruce Van Horn has the heart of a true coach. He loves to see others break through their fears and self-doubt to reach new goals. He is passionate, as you'll soon learn, about your success.
This is also not JUST a book
www.YouCanGoTheDistance.com is a website built as an on-line community for readers to come and ask questions, get more advice, and share their success stories. Get the book and come join the community

In Triathlon the Hard Way, Erik Seedhouse reveals what it took to win the toughest triathlons on the planet. In 1995, Erik won Le Defi, the de facto world ultra endurance triathlon championships over the triple Ironman distance. The next day he turned professional. He followed his Le Defi performance with a win in the inaugural Double Ironman World Championships before traveling to Mexico to win the infamous Decatriathlon, an almost incomprehensible ten-times Ironman race requiring athletes to swim 38 kilometers, bike 1800 kilometers and run 422 kilometers. In addition to winning over the multiple Ironman format, Erik also won stage race triathlons, including Ultraman Hawai'i and Ultraman Europe. He finished his career as a professional ultra-distance triathlete by racing Race Across America. Beginning his athletic career as a ultra-distance runner, Erik also performed at the very highest level in the world of 100 kilometer racing. In 1992 he placed 3rd in the World 100 Kilometer Championships, breaking the North American record. Here is a story of an athlete who dedicated his time as a professional athlete to winning some of the most demanding ultra-endurance competitions on the planet. Triathlon the Hard Way is a riveting sports narrative and a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at what makes ultra endurance athletes keep going. Erik shares the details of what it took to train for these impossible events - the highs and the lows - along with the psychological strategies needed to survive life beyond the Ironman distance.