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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
Eat and Run - My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness (Paperback): Scott Jurek, Steve Friedman Eat and Run - My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness (Paperback)
Scott Jurek, Steve Friedman 1
R362 Discovery Miles 3 620 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'Run until you can't run anymore. Then run some more. Find a new source of energy and will. Then run even faster.' The words of Scott Jurek, a dominant force - and darling - in the gruelling and growing sport of ultrarunning for more than a decade. In 1999, as a complete unknown, he took the lead in the Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile jaunt over the Gold Rush trails of America's Sierra Nevada. He went on to win that race seven years in a row. Jurek was also one of the elite runners who travelled to Mexico to run with the Tarahumara Indians, as profiled in the international bestseller Born to Run. His accomplishments are nothing short of extraordinary. In Eat and Run, Jurek opens up about his life and career as an elite athlete, and about the vegan diet that is key to his success. From his Midwestern childhood of hunting and fishing to his slow transition to ultrarunning and veganism, to his epic, record-breaking races, Jurek's story shows the power of an iron will and the importance of thinking of food as fuel. Full of stories of endurance and competition as well as practical advice and some of his original recipes, Eat and Run will motivate people to go the distance, whether that means getting out for a first run, expanding your food horizons, or simply exploring the limits of human potential.

The Complete Book Of Running For Women (Paperback): Claire Kowalchik The Complete Book Of Running For Women (Paperback)
Claire Kowalchik
R687 R620 Discovery Miles 6 200 Save R67 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

More women than ever are discovering the unique benefits of running -- forstress relief, weight management, endurance, and self-esteem. Women'sbodies are not the same as men's, and though we can train just as hard andwith the same passion for excellence, we have certain special concerns.Finally, there is a comprehensive guide exclusively for women whoexperience the pure joy of running, or want to.

It's the simplest, fastest, most accessible way to fitness and good health known to woman. You don't need a partner, equipment, or even much time. Now, Claire Kowalchik, former managing editor of Runner's World magazine, answers every question about the overwhelmingly popular activity that builds endurance, melts fat, and even prevents illness. In this total running book for women, you'll learn:

  • How to get started and stay motivated

  • What to eat for optimal nutrition

  • How to run during pregnancy and after menopause

  • Why running is the most effective form of exercise

  • How to prevent and treat injury

  • What to wear -- from sports bras to running shoes

  • How to prepare for everything from a 5K to a marathon

Authoritative and friendly, The Complete Book of Running for Women is a sourcebook for both beginners and long-time runners. Along with wisdom drawn from the author's personal experience, you'll find advice from the experts: coaches, exercise physiologists, nutritionists, doctors, and other women runners. Including question-and-answer sections and a complete list of resources, The Complete Book of Running for Women tells you everything you need to know to be off and running toward better health and richer living.

East African Running - Toward a Cross-Disciplinary Perspective (Hardcover): Yannis Pitsiladis East African Running - Toward a Cross-Disciplinary Perspective (Hardcover)
Yannis Pitsiladis; Foreword by Norman Myers; Edited by John Bale, Craig Sharp, Tim Noakes
R5,543 Discovery Miles 55 430 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

What makes East African middle and long distance runners the best in the world? How should contemporary academia approach this question? The success of East African distance runners has generated a plethora of studies but much of the 'evidence' presented to support hypotheses is anecdotal, arguments being led by non-academics who use popular media as their medium rather than relying on scientific publications. This has resulted in many stereotypical arguments being advocated. Within the academic community, research has also been restricted by its isolation within either the natural science or social science communities. East African Running: Towards a Cross Disciplinary Perspective, presents a rare collaboration between researchers from the sports sciences and social sciences to explore the questions raised by the phenomena of East African success on the track. The text includes: psycho-social and economic explanations physiological and genetic explanations attempts to provide unified theories bringing together ideas from natural and social sciences Includes contributions from John Bale, Jim Denison, Timothy D. Noakes and Craig Sharp.

Running Sideways - The Olympic Champion Who Made Track and Field History (Hardcover): Pauline Davis Running Sideways - The Olympic Champion Who Made Track and Field History (Hardcover)
Pauline Davis; As told to T. R. Todd; Foreword by Sebastian Coe
R997 R933 Discovery Miles 9 330 Save R64 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A raw, uplifting story from one of the most important hidden figures in track and field history. When Pauline Davis first began to run, it wasn't with any thought of future Olympic glory. A product of the poor neighborhood of Bain Town in The Bahamas, she carried the family's buckets every day to fetch fresh water-and ran sideways, sprinting barefoot from bullies, to get the buckets of water home without spilling. But when a seasoned track coach saw Pauline sprinting, he saw the heart of a champion. In Running Sideways, Pauline Davis shares her inspiring story. Born and raised in the ghetto, Pauline fought through poverty, inequality, racism, and political machinations from her own country to beat the odds and become a two-time Olympic gold medalist, the first individual gold medalist in sprinting from the Caribbean, the first woman of color on the World Athletics council, and a central figure in the Russian anti-doping campaign. A casualty herself of the doping plague that hit track and field-she wouldn't be awarded her individual gold medal until after Marion Jones was infamously stripped of her medals for doping-Pauline dedicated her years on the World Athletics council to clean sport and fair play. Running Sideways is a book about determination, faith, focus, and an incredible will to succeed. It's about a trailblazer in women's sports, not just in The Bahamas, not just in track and field, but on the global stage.

Running a Marathon For Dummies (Paperback): J Karp Running a Marathon For Dummies (Paperback)
J Karp
R414 Discovery Miles 4 140 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Get ready to run the race of your life

Marathons in the U.S. have seen record increases in participation during the past few years. "Running a Marathon For Dummies" helps aspiring marathon runners prepare to successfully complete their first race, and shows experienced runners how to take their game to the next level.

"Running a Marathon For Dummies" gives you exercises, programs, and tips to improve your running stamina, speed, and overall health. It takes you from sitting on the couch through running your first 26.2 mile marathon--and beyond. For seasoned runners, Running a Marathon For Dummies offers tips and advice for how to continue improving performance through drills, exercises, and other techniques.Provides a timed training promise for runners of all skill levels, from non-runners, first marathoners, and mid-race runners to more experienced runnersIncludes information on how running increases heart strength, keeps illnesses away, keeps arteries clear, and improves a person's moodGives you drills, exercises, and techniques to improve your endurance

Whether you're a couch potato or a regularly hit the asphalt, "Running a Marathon For Dummies" gives you everything you need to run the race of your life.

Outstanding Women Athletes - Who They Are and How They Influenced Sports In America, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Revised... Outstanding Women Athletes - Who They Are and How They Influenced Sports In America, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Janet Woolum
R2,890 Discovery Miles 28 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

DescriptionA unique combination of history, biography, bibliography, and statistics, the widely acclaimed first edition of "Outstanding Women Athletes" has now been updated to reflect the many significant changes that have taken place in women's sports in America in recent years. Now added are the biographies of 26 sports figures who have recently emerged as role models in traditional women's sports such as tennis and figure skating as well as in sports that historically excluded women such as mountain climbing, bullfighting, and boxing. Also new is a chapter profiling 10 women's championship teams, including each organization's history, brief biographies of 200 selected team members, and major team achievements.

Complete Surrender: Biography of Eric Liddell - Complete Surrender, Biography of Eric Liddell (Paperback): Julian Wilson Complete Surrender: Biography of Eric Liddell - Complete Surrender, Biography of Eric Liddell (Paperback)
Julian Wilson
R444 R326 Discovery Miles 3 260 Save R118 (27%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Eric Liddell, the Scottish 400m Olympic champion from the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris was immortalized in the Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire. His refusal to race on a Sunday is now legendary. His story, however, goes far beyond the restrictions of a 2-hour movie. This vivid biography recounts the highs and lows of Liddell's athletics career, and uncovers his life after the Olympics as a missionary, and internment camp prisoner, in war-torn China. Drawing upon interviews with Liddell's surviving family and friends, Julian Wilson brings Eric to life through fascinating anecdotes, reminiscences, extracts from his letters and rare photographs. Discover the secret behind Eric Liddell's enduring legacy - the complete surrender of his life to God.

Kenyan Running - Movement Culture, Geography and Global Change (Paperback): John Bale, Joe Sang Kenyan Running - Movement Culture, Geography and Global Change (Paperback)
John Bale, Joe Sang
R1,674 Discovery Miles 16 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

1997 British Society of Sports History - Lord Aberdare Literary Prize for Sports History The record-breaking achievements of Kenyan athletes have caught the imagination of the world of sport. How significant really is Kenya in the world of sports? This book, the first to look in detail at the evolution and significance of a single sport in an African country, seeks to answer these and many other questions. Kenyan Running blends history, geography, sociology and anthropology in its quest to describe the emergence of Kenyan athletics from its pre-colonial traditions to its position in the modern world of globalized sport. The authors show the qualities of stamina and long distance running were recognized by early twentieth century travellers in east Africa and how modern running was imposed by colonial administrators and school teachers as a means of social control to replace the indigenous fold traditions.

The Science and Practice of Middle and Long Distance Running (Paperback): Richard Blagrove, Philip Hayes The Science and Practice of Middle and Long Distance Running (Paperback)
Richard Blagrove, Philip Hayes
R1,461 Discovery Miles 14 610 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The popularity of distance running as a sport, and a recreational activity, is at an all-time high. Motivated by the desire to achieve a personal best, remain healthy, or simply complete an event, distance runners of all ages and abilities actively seek out advice from experienced coaches and sport scientists. This is also reflected in the growth of programmes of education for young coaches and aspiring sport scientists in recent years. There are a multitude of different approaches to training distance runners; however, the basic principles and ingredients required for success are applicable to any distance runner. The science that underpins the training and physical preparation of distance runners has developed considerably in recent years. The most experienced and successful coaches in the distance running community rarely have the opportunity to share their tried and tested methods of training. Similarly, the novel work of sport scientists is often only accessible to elite runners, their support teams and academia. The Science and Practice of Middle and Long Distance Running links together the science and coaching artistry associated with preparing distance runners for events ranging from 800 m up to ultra-marathon distances. It combines the latest scientific evidence, published by world-leading sport scientists, with the sound training principles and strategies adopted by experienced coaches. The book translates cutting-edge scientific research from the fields of physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition into practical suggestions for achieving success. Important topical issues and contemporary practices related to health and performance are also addressed. This book is an essential addition to the library of any distance runner, coach or sport scientist.

Tour du Mont Blanc - Easy-to-use folding map and essential information, with custom itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers,... Tour du Mont Blanc - Easy-to-use folding map and essential information, with custom itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runners (Sheet map, folded)
R375 Discovery Miles 3 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The white dome of Mont Blanc looms over France, Italy and Switzerland, and it is no wonder that the 169-kilometre Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) has captured the public imagination to become one of Europe's most popular long-distance trails. The TMB 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 TMB, including 1:40,000-scale mapping for the anticlockwise route starting and finishing in the town of Les Houches, south of Chamonix. It also includes nine route variations, a detailed elevation profile and route planner, safety advice, terrain information and an accommodation directory, and a link to a GPX file download.

52 Marathons in 52 Weeks - How to Run a Marathon Every Week for a Year (Hardcover): Howexpert, Karl Gruber 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks - How to Run a Marathon Every Week for a Year (Hardcover)
Howexpert, Karl Gruber
R779 Discovery Miles 7 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Dead Man Running - One Man's Story of Running to Stay Alive (Hardcover): Kevin Webber, Mark Church Dead Man Running - One Man's Story of Running to Stay Alive (Hardcover)
Kevin Webber, Mark Church
R621 R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Save R69 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Dead Man Running: One Man's Story of Running to Stay Alive is the inspirational story of Kevin Webber. Diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer in 2014 and given just two years to live, Kevin started a brutal regime of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. He also started running and refused to stop. Across the deserts of the Sahara, the snow and ice of the Arctic and the jungles of Cambodia, Kevin's journey has taken him from the depths of despair to achieving the impossible. Kevin describes the emotions of discovering he was terminally ill and the impact on his family and friends. He talks honestly about his cancer, his treatment and making every day count while staring death in the face. The training, the marathons, the injuries, the physical and mental challenges of living with terminal cancer are all described in Kevin's own words. He has never stopped dreaming and living his life the best way he can. This is one man's story of running to stay alive which will hopefully inspire you to live a bit more too.

Paleo Salads (Hardcover): Elena Garcia Paleo Salads (Hardcover)
Elena Garcia
R575 Discovery Miles 5 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Chicago Marathon (Hardcover): Raymond Britt Chicago Marathon (Hardcover)
Raymond Britt
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Running Your First Ultra - Customizable Training Plans for Your First 50K to 100-mile Race (Paperback): Krissy Moehl Running Your First Ultra - Customizable Training Plans for Your First 50K to 100-mile Race (Paperback)
Krissy Moehl
R847 R763 Discovery Miles 7 630 Save R84 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

***Updated and expanded new edition*** An Updated, Interactive Guide to Take Your Running to the Next Level With 20 years of running and competing around the world under her belt, Krissy Moehl is a top female ultramarathon runner, respected by her peers and an inspiration to runners everywhere. With enhanced chapter information, quotes from pillars in the sport and her updated training plans--including write-in running logs to keep track of progress--you'll be able to train for your first ultra like a pro. Moehl's experience translates into the most effective and easy-to-follow training method, broken down into phases to help all runners take it to the next level and accomplish their goals. She will guide you on everything from choosing the right race for you to injury prevention and picking the right gear. She also shares her love of the sport by providing helpful tips, bonus content and personal stories. With this book, you will find all the resources and encouragement you need to succeed in challenging your mind and body with an ultramarathon!

Catch Me If You Can - Revolutionizing My Sport, Breaking World Records and Creating a Legacy for Tanzania (Paperback): Filbert... Catch Me If You Can - Revolutionizing My Sport, Breaking World Records and Creating a Legacy for Tanzania (Paperback)
Filbert Bayi, Myles Schrag; Foreword by Segun Odegbami
R458 R417 Discovery Miles 4 170 Save R41 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Nearly half a century ago, Filbert Bayi revolutionized how the middle-distance races were run. During that heyday of athletics competition before pacemakers were hired to take the lead, the unheralded Tanzanian served as his own 'rabbit'. The innovative Bayi set a blistering pace that dared formidable challengers from around the globe to, as his autobiography suggests, Catch Me If You Can. After an inspiring career that included two world records and an Olympic medal, Bayi took the same assertive approach into post-racing life as an educator, entrepreneur and sports administrator. Today, he still embodies excellence in a school and foundation that bear his name as he strives to improve his country and community. In telling his long-awaited story, Bayi recounts hardships, including his mother's encounter with hyenas while he was still in the womb, bouts of malaria and an Olympic boycott, as well as enduring friendships with John Walker and other great rivals. Over nearly 70 years, his experiences consistently reflect the three values he treasures most - sacrifice, commitment and confidence - resulting in an unforgettable example for anyone, anywhere to follow.

80 20 Triathlon - Discover the Breakthrough Elite-Training Formula for Ultimate Fitness and Performance at All Levels... 80 20 Triathlon - Discover the Breakthrough Elite-Training Formula for Ultimate Fitness and Performance at All Levels (Paperback)
Matt Fitzgerald
R445 R397 Discovery Miles 3 970 Save R48 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A breakthrough program for triathletes -- beginner, intermediate, and advanced -- showing how to balance training intensity to maximize performance -- from a fitness expert and elite coach. Cutting-edge research has proven that triathletes and other endurance athletes experience their greatest performance when they do 80 percent of their training at low intensity and the remaining 20 percent at moderate to high intensity. But the vast majority of recreational triathletes are caught in the so-called moderate-intensity rut, spending almost half of their time training too hard--harder than the pros. Training harder isn't smarter; it actually results in low-grade chronic fatigue that prevents recreational athletes from getting the best results. In 80/20 Triathlon, Matt Fitzgerald and David Warden lay out the real-world and scientific evidence, offering concrete tips and strategies, along with complete training plans for every distance--Sprint, Olympic, Half-Ironman, and Ironman--to help athletes implement the 80/20 rule of intensity balance. Benefits include reduced fatigue and injury risk, improved fitness, increased motivation, and better race results.

Running Against The Odds - An Inspirational Journey to Making High School Sports History (Hardcover): Desmond Dunham Running Against The Odds - An Inspirational Journey to Making High School Sports History (Hardcover)
Desmond Dunham
R717 R639 Discovery Miles 6 390 Save R78 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Running, Identity and Meaning - The Pursuit of Distinction Through Sport (Hardcover): Neil Baxter, Helen Jefferson Lenskyj Running, Identity and Meaning - The Pursuit of Distinction Through Sport (Hardcover)
Neil Baxter, Helen Jefferson Lenskyj
R2,895 Discovery Miles 28 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Over the last forty years, running has grown from a niche sport for a handful of committed club athletes into one of the Western world's most popular pastimes. In Running, Identity and Meaning, Neil Baxter asks: What kinds of people have been drawn to running in such numbers? What do they seek from the sport? And what does running's popularity tell us about ourselves and the society we live in today? Delving into the great paradox of running: that despite its low cost of entry and inclusive ethos, the sport remains riven by inequalities, Baxter showcases how gender, class, age and ethnicity influence whether and how different groups participate in the sport, and explores its role in the reproduction of social structure and the search for distinction. By considering running simultaneously as a technique of self-cultivation, a social field in which forms of capital and status are at stake, and an important source of meaning and identity for millions of people across the world, this book equips readers to understand the many diverse links between the sport, society, and individual identities.

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 Lost Art Of Running - A Journey to Rediscover the Forgotten Essence of Human Movement (Paperback): Shane Benzie, Tim Major The Lost Art Of Running - A Journey to Rediscover the Forgotten Essence of Human Movement (Paperback)
Shane Benzie, Tim Major
R310 Discovery Miles 3 100 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'Heads up - here's how to run like a pro' The Times 'A fascinating book' Adharanand Finn, author of Running With the Kenyans 'I'm convinced that Shane's insights were were instrumental in me winning the Marathon des Sables for a second time' Elisabet Barnes, coach and athlete 'Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world' Damian Hall, ultra marathon runner 'You can't but help go out the door for your next run and try to put it all into practice' Nicky Spinks, endurance runner The Lost Art of Running is an opportunity to join running technique analyst coach and movement guru Shane Benzie on his journey across five continents as he trains with and analyses the running style of some of the most gifted athletes on the planet. Part narrative, part practical, this adventure takes you to the foothills of Ethiopia and the 'town of runners'; to the training grounds of world-record-holding marathon runners in Kenya; racing across the Arctic Circle and the mountains of Europe, through the sweltering sands of the Sahara and the hostility of a winter traverse of the Pennine Way, to witness the incredible natural movement of runners in these environments. Along the way, you will learn how to incorporate natural movement techniques into your own running and hear from some of the top athletes that Shane has coached over the years. Whether experienced or just tackling your first few miles, this groundbreaking book will help you discover the lost art of running.

Run Down (Hardcover): Michael Gallagher Run Down (Hardcover)
Michael Gallagher; Foreword by Kara Goucher
R746 Discovery Miles 7 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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