Very funny, very honest and very emotional, whether you're in serious training or thinking about running for the bus, this book will make you want to put on your trainers. Alexandra Heminsley had high hopes: the arse of an athlete, the waist of a supermodel, the speed of a gazelle. Defeated by gyms and bored of yoga, she decided to run. Her first attempt did not end well. Six years later, she has run five marathons in two continents. But, as her dad says, you run with your head as much as with your legs. So, while this is a book about running, it's not just about running. You could say it's about ambition (yes, getting out of bed on a rainy Sunday morning counts), relationships (including talking to the intimidating staff in the trainer shop), as well as your body (your boobs don't have to wobble when you run). But it's also about realizing that you can do more than you ever thought possible. Very funny, very honest and very emotional, whether you're in serious training or thinking about running for the bus, this is a book for anyone who after wine and crisps for supper a few too many times thinks they might ...just might ...like to run like a girl.

Tri Therapy is a memoir of venturing into long-distance running and triathlon, and discovering truths within the race microcosm that translate into the tenets of a healthy, compassionate life. Its chapters include reports from races like the 2,500th anniversary of the original Marathon in Greece and the 140.6-mile Ironman Triathlon, framed with essays digesting what "sport" stands for. Tri Therapy is not just for hard-core athletes. It's about setting goals and seeking balance. It's about people supporting one another. Tri Therapy is for anyone seeking a balanced and happy life.

In 1983, John Ball was almost at a midpoint in his life-a time to assess the first half before he carried on with the second. It was then that he had to deal with the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, just before he turned forty years old. In this memoir, Ball narrates his story of how he has lived with Parkinson's disease and how he has worked to create a better life for others struggling with difficult diagnoses and debilitating diseases.

"Living Well, Running Hard" offers insight into Ball's growth from isolation into a leadership role in the Parkinson's community. His long struggle to understand the disease provides an in-depth look at the complexities of Parkinson's. Ball tells how his transition was triggered by a childhood desire to run a marathon and how his love of running, his desire to take action, and his willingness to take on challenges come together in the formation of Team Parkinson. In spite of his diagnosis, Ball has continued to run the Los Angeles Marathon each of the last fifteen years.

Intimate and inspiring, "Living Well, Running Hard" communicates one man's story of perseverance and triumph.

Hypnosis For Running: Training Your Mind To Maximise Your Running Performanceis an evidence based book for all distance runners from ultra-marathon runners and seasoned athletes to beginners and those competing for the first time. It offers a wide range of ways to adopt mental strategies and improve running performance.

Contained within this book is a wide array of goal setting principles and techniques, cognitive strategies, mental imagery processes and of course self-hypnosis tuition.

This work draws upon conventional sports psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy, rational emotive behaviour therapy various other approaches
combined with the author's lifetime of experience using and researching self-hypnosis.

The runner is shown how to: be motivated control arousal levels get in the zone engage in mindfulness gain a comprehensive insight into proven methods of running faster and better using the mind.

Here is an excerpt from the Introduction to this book by Gary Turner, Ultra-Runner and 13 time World Champion Sportsman

When the draft of Adam's book dropped through my door the timing couldn't have been better. One week before my first ultra-marathon. I eagerly turned the pages and found it a compelling read. It completely captured my attention, as I'm sure it will yours.

The information and knowledge, and the application of it, is first class. Being a fast reader I read it three times in as many days. I checked the contents, studied the steps, researched the reference material, and became a vastly better runner - just through the knowledge from the book alone.

Then the real magic happened. I started to put into practice the steps in the book. I practiced dropping myself in and out of self-hypnosis using Adam's methods. It was easy to achieve. I just followed his clear steps. From here I started to work through the book, one step at a time, carrying out all the self-hypnosis applications he lists.

My final loosening run, two days before my race, was one of my best runs ever. It just 'happened' that way. I didn't need to consciously think, I was just in a perfect state of 'flow'.

The night before my Ultra-marathon I slept in my truck in a small village nestled amongst the Brecon Beacons. The huskies snuggled in against my sleeping bag to keep me warm and I dropped into self-hypnosis one last time. I mentally rehearsed every part of the run. I went through the pre-race preparation, the terrain, and how I would easily get through every worst case situation I could think of. I mentally planned for every eventuality. I rehearsed my physical state throughout the race. I rehearsed my mental state, ensuring that I always maintained a smile especially for the tougher sections.

I was not stepping into the unknown.

I had made it known.

...............

I am an Ultra-Runner. I love the sound of that. I feel even better about it when I consider the terrain that I had covered. The Brecon Beacons are used for UK 22 Regiment SAS training for a good reason - the environment is tough

I ran 42 miles across those mountains. This is the type of event where if your mind is not right you would not finish.

Luckily, thanks to carefully preparing and using the guidance of this book, I not only finished, I enjoyed every single step along the way - as could you by applying the knowledge in this amazing book.

FIX YOUR RUNNING INJURY NOW No matter how severe or complicated your running injury may be, The Running Injury Recovery Program will show you how you can recover from your injury and become a better and smarter runner. The Running Injury Recovery Program WORKBOOK is the practical workbook for Bruce Wilk's textbook, The Running Injury Recovery Program (SOLD SEPARATELY). If you need to treat a running injury, then you will use both of these books. The Running Injury Recovery Program WORKBOOK will guide you through an individualized, step-by-step recovery program that includes self-assessment, a progressive exercise program, and post-injury running drills, including more than 60 photographs. Your recovery program is individualized to your specific injury and conditions, and is phased with checkpoints that allow you to monitor your progress and protect yourself from further injury. The WORKBOOK also includes the Worksheets and Log Forms you will need to fill in as you recover from your injury. CONTENTS Section 1: Course Map Section 2: The Running Injury Recovery Program (Guidelines, Self-Assessments, and Instructions for Log Forms) Section 3: Case Studies Section 4: Instructions for Post-Injury Training Section 5: References Section 6: Blank Worksheets and Log Forms

From the best-selling author of "C25K: The Couch to 5K Beginner Running Program," this newly expanded version of the program is designed to turn the average couch potato into a 10K runner in just 14 weeks. Like the original C25K program, this 10K running plan eases you into running. It begins with a combination of running and walking that gets progressively more challenging. You'll run just three times a week for 14 weeks. At the end of the program you'll be able to run for 10 kilometers, or about 6 miles.

RUN LIKE HELL is an emotional and lively account, told with Matt Beardshall's customary frankness, humour and a remarkable eye for detail. Matt draws the reader through wet peat bogs and ancient Yorkshire myths, all the way to the dizzy commercial heights of the New York marathon. However, Fate deals his wife a huge blow that impacts on Matt, his running and everything around him. It reveals life itself to be an ultra-marathon. The story is one of hope, determination, motivation and endurance, and the climax is uplifting. RUN LIKE HELL proves that no matter how fast we are we can never outpace our destinies.

A huge amount of time, planning and preparation goes into creating a world-class sprinter. Sprinting - Training, Techniques and Improving Performance is an essential guide for all athletes at the beginning or development stages of their sprint careers who are committed to running faster. The book covers all sprint events from 60metres to 400 metres, as well as the hurdles and relay; principles of biomechanics, limiting factors and potential areas of capability; training and planning; prehab and avoiding injuries; practical nutritional advice and strength and conditioning. Whatever your level, this book provides valuable advice that will help you achieve your goal.

Are you an athlete, specifically a runner, with a low back injury? Are you looking to get back to running as soon as possible? Get back to running quickly with a new book from an avid runner with over a decade of experience in successful running recovery. Trained by world class coaches through her late blooming running career, Erin Kanoa, an ex pre-Olympic athlete, and avid distance trail runner, details out a master plan for your swift return to the trail or the streets. Laced with humor and real world experience, you will feel confident in her approach to getting your running back on track.

This book details how to start your running programme and specifically covers the steps necessary to tackle the 5k distance. This is an ideal distance to start with as it only requires on average 30 minutes of running Following the advice offered in this book will enable you to start running and be fit enough to be running a 5k race within 8 weeks. In this book you will find all the main areas that need to be covered to take someone from no running experience to being able to run 5k in a reasonable time. Topics such as, .The Benefits of running, .Preparation - the essentials, .Training - following the plan, .Racing - how to approach your first race, .Evaluating - taking stock of how you ran, .Injuries and how to prevent them, .Exercises - some essential ones for runners and more.... Following the simply laid out information will enable anyone to start running and enjoy the experience of entering their first 5k race.

The first book in the popular 'You know you are' series

'You Know You Are A Runner' takes a humorous look at the obsessive nature of runners based on submissions from runners and their families.

It is the first book in the 'You Know You Are' series with 40 illustrated captions that will resonate with runners of all ages and abilities.

Other titles include: You Know You Are A Nurse...You Know You Are An Engineer...You Know You Are A Dog Lover...You Know You Are A Golfer...You Know You Are Getting Older...You Know You Are A Teacher...You Know You Are A Mother...

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Smile Big, Run Hard is a testament to what the human body can endure. Covering the 2500 miles around the coast of mainland UK this book offers a unique experience for its reader. The run was nicknamed Epic Run and consisted of 50 miles every day for 50 days all raising money for Help for Heroes. This brutal challenge is documented through the eyes and mind of Sam Boatwright, the epic runner, who proves that the human body can overcome unbelievable physical pain to achieve a goal.

If you've ever fancied running a 5k or just getting fit enough to run 5 kilometers in one go (that's 3.1 miles to you and me ) and you want to do it in the shortest amount of time, without risking injury, boredom or stagnation, then this book is exactly the one for you.
'5k Training For Beginners - From Couch to 5k Runner In 8 Weeks Or Less, ' contains everything you need to know about running a 5k in the fastest, most efficient and fun way.
The book comes in 2 parts so if you're in to reading all about why and how your body changes then start by reading part 1.
Part 2 deals with the physical side of running and jogging and features 4 fantastic simple to follow running programs for beginners of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels.
You'll have access to some of the most up to date, cutting edge techniques to help improve your running.
THE PROGRAMS AND TECHNIQUES IN THIS BOOK WORK, plain and simple.
They've been honed and refined over 12 years having been road tested by a myriad of clients from all types of backgrounds and fitness levels.
You won't be bored following this unique, time saving 5k training program AND you won't need to start running endless miles each week in order to see results.
If you could get the same benefits by doing a shorter more enjoyable and invigorating run as opposed to a long, arduous and grueling one, which one would you choose?
Hopefully you chose the first option, because this is what the whole concept behind '5k Training for Beginners' is all about.
Here are 4 reasons why you should choose this running book...
You'll be able to successfully and comfortably run a 5k at the end of your training; you'll have accomplished something that most people only think about doing. This program will help you lose weight quickly, build muscle and tone your body. By committing to something like this, the chances are as a side effect, you'll get in to the best shape of your life You'll radically improve your health. Keep up with your training and you'll have more energy, be thinner, happier and live longer, you'll just feel great most of the time. Supercharge your energy levels on demand. You'll know exactly how to create your own 'feel good factor' which you can turn on and off like a tap. This program has been designed for beginners and that's the way it's intended, but if you're an experienced runner you'll learn a few things to help you to get better, faster and reduce the amount of time you need to spend running and jogging.
No grueling or tedious long distance running needed AND no special equipment required.
Here are some more of the secrets you'll learn inside:
How the biggest mistake that most new runners make is to set off at the beginning of their run, like a dog out of the traps... way too fast. Meaning within a short distance they need to stop because they're too tired and breathless to carry on. This is one of the worst ways of getting better at running because you'll need to rest after only a short amount of time. You'll discover how using advanced running techniques throughout your 5k training will transform your fitness and stamina levels... in just days never mind weeks. As well as this, these great strategies will actually reduce the overall time you need to spend on your training It's designed for anyone who wants to start running but hasn't got hours to spare each week to do so.
This truly is THE only running book you'll ever need.

Rave Reviews: "A masterful job of breaking down the impossible, and making it seem very much within reach if you have dedication, focus, and desire" -- 'Hurricane' Bob Mina, 6-time Ironman Finisher // Ironman Kona, Hawaii. Inspiring. Daunting. Stunning. Humbling. Exhilarating. The greatest triathlon in the world. The Ironman Triathlon World Championship. It all starts in Kona. Ask any triathlete why they took up the sport, and they will reply with one word: Kona. Ask if they want to compete there someday, and the answer will be: yes. Each year, more than 50,000 triathletes race for the chance of qualifying to compete in Kona. Competition is fierce and getting tougher each year, but if you want it bad enough, you can achieve the dream: you can earn the right to Race Kona. If you aspire to go to Kona, here's what you want to know: where can I qualify? What does it take to qualify? How can I do it with a full-time job and family? What kind of training plans are effective? what is it like to race and qualify? What is it like to race in Kona? Again and again and again? This book has it all, and more. Detail about racing, qualifying times. Thorough exploration of three racing seasons where the author qualified for Kona, including training plan strategies, details and results. Beyond theory: this book is defined by real data, real performance, time-tested training and racing perspective. Do you dream of qualifying for Kona? This book shows how the dream comes true.

All proceeds from sales of The 27th Mile go to support the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. The 27th Mile is dedicated to everyone who loves running or runners-first and foremost to those who were killed or injured at the marathon, but also to the people who, even as they eat dinner with their family, put in another eight hours at work, or sit and read this book, have already planned when they'll go out for their next run. Within this book, you'll find stories that extol the spirit that first got us out on the roads to run, that brought us to Boston on a sunny spring day, and that will bring us back to Hopkinton next year, and in the years that follow. It's the spirit we celebrate every time we go for a run, whatever the distance. The 27th Mile includes a mix of fiction and non-fiction contributed by a wide range of talented writers who run. They're marathon champions and weekend warriors, ultramarathon racers and fitness joggers, running magazine pros and bloggers, best-selling novelists and indie publishing standouts - well, take a look for yourself: Amby Burfoot, Ben Tanzer, Caryl Haddock, Chris Cooper, Chris Russell, Cristina Negron, Grace Butcher, Hal Higdon, Jason Fisk, Jeff Galloway, Jesse Parent, Joe Henderson, Julie Greicius, Kathrine Switzer, Lawrence Block, Lorraine Moller, Mark Remy, Perry Romanowski, Ray Charbonneau, Ray Sespaniak, RJ Walker, Vanessa Runs, Willy Palomo

How To Run Faster will reveal proven techniques to give you the winning advantage.

Boost your running speed for all running distances. Sprint or 5k, 10k, half marathon or full marathon distances.

Effective and powerful methods will quickly deliver amazing results.

Topics covered include: -
- How fast is fast?
- Improve results using gradients & speed training
- Quickly improve speed and endurance
- Follow the get faster in a month program
- Should you be out of breath?
- Discover how to maintain pin sharp focus to stay on track with your training
- What you should do on rest days to boost performance
- How can rest days make you run faster?
- When to eat for maximum performance
- What to eat to improve your results and recovery
- Do you need to buy expensive footwear?
- And MANY MORE SUBJECTS

All this can be yours.

In short, this book will help you achieve winning performances.

In Run Smart, XTERRA trail run champion and running coach, Adam Hodges, passes along decades of knowledge he has gleaned from competing and coaching in the sport. Topics cover various dimensions of running, including goal setting, mental skills, training principles, warmup protocols, running drills, functional strength, running form, running shoes, nutrition, hydration, recovery, and sleep. Each chapter consists of a concise, self-contained article that addresses a different aspect of a topic, making this book a valuable reference guide for new and experienced runners alike. Whether you run competitively or for fitness, you will find valuable information to help you run smart and take your running to the next level.

A special "Cookbook" of workouts designed to help middle school, high school, college and track club coaches, with becoming a better track and field coach. You have found your personal mentor in Track & Field Training. Gain or expand your knowledge utilizing Coach Steve Silvey's many years of track and field coaching experience. Coach Silvey has produced numerous Olympians and World Championship performers and medalists. This is his finest and largest book ever produced with over 209 pages of important coaching information and sample workouts. Let Coach Steve Silvey share his coaching secrets that have produced many national championship teams and athletes. Coach Silvey has coached for the University of Arkansas, University of Oregon, Blinn College, Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University. This "Cookbook" consists of a detailed 20 week training program for the sprints, hurdles, 400 meters, 800 meters and relays events, plus numerous articles on track, nutrition & much more.