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Crashing the Old Boys' Network - The Tragedies and Triumphs of Girls and Women in Sports (Hardcover): David F. Salter Crashing the Old Boys' Network - The Tragedies and Triumphs of Girls and Women in Sports (Hardcover)
David F. Salter
R2,217 Discovery Miles 22 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Crashing the Old Boys' Network is the first book to examine the intense, and sometimes hostile, debate about Title IX and its application to girls and women in all areas of athletics. The facts and figures are highlighted by spirited commentary from Billie Jean King, Donna Lopiano, Pat Summitt, Chris Berman, and many others. By using the commentary of well-known personalities and experts in a variety of relevant disciplines, this book uncovers the roots of this controversy at all levels of athletics. While many believe Title IX and gender equity to be applicable only to intercollegiate athletics, its reach touches girls in high school athletics as well. While not protected by Federal law, girls in youth sports, women in professional sports, and women in the sports media also suffer the negative effects of gender discrimination. While detailing many personal accounts and documenting a host of legal battles, the greatest value in this book lies in the successful examples it provides. Many opponents proclaim Title IX to be a grim reaper for football and men's basketball. The author provides examples demonstrating how Title IX and gender equity can be achieved with rational, well-designed plans of action.

Weight Loss Motivation for Women (Hardcover): Elena Garcia Weight Loss Motivation for Women (Hardcover)
Elena Garcia
R519 Discovery Miles 5 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Chi running - A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running (Paperback, Revised, Updated ed.): Danny Dreyer,... Chi running - A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running (Paperback, Revised, Updated ed.)
Danny Dreyer, Katherine Dreyer
R543 R513 Discovery Miles 5 130 Save R30 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The revised edition of the bestselling "ChiRunning," a groundbreaking program from ultra-marathoner and nationally-known coach Danny Dreyer, that teaches you how to run faster and farther with less effort, and to prevent and heal injuries for runners of any age or fitness level.
In "ChiRunning, " Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, provide powerful insight that transforms running from a high-injury sport to a body-friendly, injury-free fitness phenomenon. ChiRunning employs the deep power reserves in the core muscles, an approach found in disciplines such as yoga, Pilates, and T'ai Chi.
"ChiRunning "enables you to develop a personalized exercise program by blending running with the powerful mind-body principles of T'ai Chi:
1. Get aligned. Develop great posture and reduce your potential for injury while running, and make knee pain and shin splints a thing of the past.
2. Engage your core. Shift the workload from your leg muscles to your core muscles, for efficiency and speed.
3. Add relaxation to your running. Learn to focus your mind and relax your body to increase speed and distance.
4. Make it a Mindful Practice. Maintain high performance and make running a mindful, enjoyable life-long practice.
5. It's easy to learn. Transform your running with the ten-step "ChiRunning "training program.

Mind Gym (Paperback, Ed): Gary Mack, David Casstevens Mind Gym (Paperback, Ed)
Gary Mack, David Casstevens
R420 R379 Discovery Miles 3 790 Save R41 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Drawing on his work with some of the top teams in professional sports, noted sport psychology consultant Gary Mack shares with you the same techniques and exercises he uses to help elite athletes build mental muscle. These 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes will help you gain the head edge over the competition.

The Holy Trail - 12 Legendary Trails You Should Run (Hardcover): Rik Merchie The Holy Trail - 12 Legendary Trails You Should Run (Hardcover)
Rik Merchie
R941 R770 Discovery Miles 7 700 Save R171 (18%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

For those willing to go to the edge, for those who love to run close to the sky, here are some of the world's most challenging and beautiful running trails and races. Twelve trails are covered in depth, and many more are included. From Norway to South Africa, Hong Kong to Colorado, and Switzerland to Columbia, these profiles are accompanied by travel information, as well as stories from those with experience on these trails, whether talking about the music they run to, or the good will shared among fellow runners.

The Sports Revolution - How Texas Changed the Culture of American Athletics (Hardcover): Frank Andre Guridy The Sports Revolution - How Texas Changed the Culture of American Athletics (Hardcover)
Frank Andre Guridy
R769 Discovery Miles 7 690 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In the 1960s and 1970s, America experienced a sports revolution. New professional sports franchises and leagues were established, new stadiums were built, football and basketball grew in popularity, and the proliferation of television enabled people across the country to support their favorite teams and athletes from the comfort of their homes. At the same time, the civil rights and feminist movements were reshaping the nation, broadening the boundaries of social and political participation. The Sports Revolution tells how these forces came together in the Lone Star State. Tracing events from the end of Jim Crow to the 1980s, Frank Guridy chronicles the unlikely alliances that integrated professional and collegiate sports and launched women's tennis. He explores the new forms of inclusion and exclusion that emerged during the era, including the role the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders played in defining womanhood in the age of second-wave feminism. Guridy explains how the sexual revolution, desegregation, and changing demographics played out both on and off the field as he recounts how the Washington Senators became the Texas Rangers and how Mexican American fans and their support for the Spurs fostered a revival of professional basketball in San Antonio. Guridy argues that the catalysts for these changes were undone by the same forces of commercialization that set them in motion and reveals that, for better and for worse, Texas was at the center of America's expanding political, economic, and emotional investments in sport.

Master the Marathon - The Ultimate Training Guide for Women (Paperback, Main): Ali Nolan Master the Marathon - The Ultimate Training Guide for Women (Paperback, Main)
Ali Nolan; Foreword by Desiree Linden
R435 R413 Discovery Miles 4 130 Save R22 (5%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'A must-have for any woman targeting the distance' Runner's World Master the Marathon is a comprehensive guide to marathon training for women at all levels of running - beginner, intermediate and advanced. Packed with tips from the foremost female experts and coaches in running, Master the Marathon takes you through everything you need to know to be prepared for the 26.2 miles of the marathon, including: * Detailed training plans and strength training programs * How to build mental awareness of your body * Optimum nutrition and diet * Identifying and avoiding potential injuries * Guidance on finding the best marathon for you Both incredibly practical and deeply motivating, and including a foreword by Olympic long-distance runner Desiree Linden, Master the Marathon will help you unlock the strength and determination inside you to embark on the spectacular journey that is the marathon.

Running With God Across America (Hardcover): Jeff Grabosky Running With God Across America (Hardcover)
Jeff Grabosky
R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Mindful Thoughts for Runners - Freedom on the trail (Hardcover): Tessa Wardley Mindful Thoughts for Runners - Freedom on the trail (Hardcover)
Tessa Wardley 1
R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Designed to coach us to see running as a spiritually enriching activity that connects us to our breath, body and the natural world." - Healthy - Holland & Barrett magazine "In this beautifully illustrated book, author Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running through 25 focused reflections offering meaningful insights that every runner will value and remember" - Your Healthy Living "An inspiring guide to cheer you on through the ups and downs of running." - Fit & Well Mindful Thoughts for Runners explores the ways in which running offers us an opportunity to deepen our levels of awareness, lifting our souls as well as our endorphin levels! Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this beautifully illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of running, including: Running rituals The running community Running for charity Dealing with injury The power of breath Listening to the body . . . and much more Running can be a spiritually enriching activity, as well as a physical one-reconnecting us to our breath, our bodies, and the natural world around us with every steady step. Author and environmentalist Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running, through 25 focused reflections offering meaningful insights that every runner from barefoot to track will value and remember. If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Walkers . . .

Wilma Rudolph - A Biography (Hardcover): Maureen Margaret Smith Wilma Rudolph - A Biography (Hardcover)
Maureen Margaret Smith
R1,142 Discovery Miles 11 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Wilma Rudolph was born into a large family and struggled with health problems for the first several years of her life, including polio. Though she had trouble even walking, her love of sport and movement motivated her to rehabilitate her legs. Rudolph would blossom into athletic talent and after earning a scholarship to Tennessee State, qualified for the 1960 Olympic Games where she became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field. Throughout her life, Wilma Rudolph faced many barriers and yet she was able to overcome the odds to become an Olympic gold medalist. After hanging up her spikes, Wilma would teach second grade and coach track at her former high school. This work describes her life in detail, and includes a timeline of significant events in her life.

26 Miles 385 Yards - How Britain Made the Marathon (Paperback): David Phillips 26 Miles 385 Yards - How Britain Made the Marathon (Paperback)
David Phillips
R531 R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Save R46 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
1001 Running Tips - The essential runners' guide (Paperback): Robbie Britton 1001 Running Tips - The essential runners' guide (Paperback)
Robbie Britton; Cover design or artwork by Julia Allum
R646 Discovery Miles 6 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

1001 Running Tips by Robbie Britton is a light-hearted and informative guide to all kinds of running. This is no standard instruction manual - it is much more useful than that. This is a huge collection of small tips to make a real difference to your running, whether you're just starting out and aiming to run for 30 minutes without stopping or if you're training for your first marathon - this book will improve your running. The myriad of topics featured include starting out, setting goals, training plans, injury, nutrition, safety, kit, running with your dog, navigation, sleep deprivation, running in all weathers, racing, fell running and music. Robbie's unique and accessible style will keep you entertained and, most importantly, he'll motivate you to keep enjoying running, overcome obstacles getting in your way and to become the best runner you can!

Swim Like A Pro - How to Swim Faster and Smarter With A Holistic Training Guide (Hardcover): Fares Ksebati Swim Like A Pro - How to Swim Faster and Smarter With A Holistic Training Guide (Hardcover)
Fares Ksebati
R582 Discovery Miles 5 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Alkaline Ketogenic Mix - Quick, Easy, and Delicious Recipes & Tips for Natural Weight Loss and a Healthy Lifestyle (Hardcover):... Alkaline Ketogenic Mix - Quick, Easy, and Delicious Recipes & Tips for Natural Weight Loss and a Healthy Lifestyle (Hardcover)
Elena Garcia
R585 Discovery Miles 5 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Running Events - Policies, Marketing and Impacts (Hardcover): Kostas Alexandris, Vassil Girginov, Jeroen Scheerder Running Events - Policies, Marketing and Impacts (Hardcover)
Kostas Alexandris, Vassil Girginov, Jeroen Scheerder
R1,528 Discovery Miles 15 280 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A text that is unique in encompassing the political, management/marketing and social impact aspects of running events. Combines theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence, thereby grounding concepts in real-world scenarios and synthesizing their meaning. Tracks event development trends and identifies theoretical, methodological and practical issues determining the future of events.

The Athletes' Voice in History (Hardcover): Stephan Wassong, Angela J. Schneider, Rob Hess The Athletes' Voice in History (Hardcover)
Stephan Wassong, Angela J. Schneider, Rob Hess
R4,021 Discovery Miles 40 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This collection of essays is the third iteration in a series of publications dealing with Olympic studies that initially developed out of the tripartite relationship between Western University (Canada), Victoria University, Melbourne (Australia), and the German Sport University Cologne (Germany). However, for this collection, papers were solicited from around the world in order to approach the topic from different and much wider perspectives. To this end, this book combines a diverse range of scholarly analyses that seek to understand how the recognition of the voices of athletes have developed over many decades. In essence, the sequence of chapters in this book are based around three perspectives, namely: the lives and biographical profiles of athletes; the decision-making processes of, and for, athletes; and the formal and informal institutional representation of athletes. While the touchstone is primarily the voices of athletes associated with Olympic-related sports, consideration is also given to the actions and opinions of athletes expressed in other sporting spheres. This book was originally published as a special issue of The International Journal of the History of Sport.

Power and Politics in World Athletics - A Critical History (Paperback): Joerg Krieger Power and Politics in World Athletics - A Critical History (Paperback)
Joerg Krieger
R1,323 Discovery Miles 13 230 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book provides the first detailed history of one of the most powerful international sport organisations, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), since 2019 known as World Athletics. The book critically assesses the internal power relations within the IAAF by focusing on the IAAF leadership. Based on extensive archival research, Power and Politics in World Athletics offers a nuanced analysis of the institutionalised strategies that developed as a reflection of the IAAF's interests and aims to create a broader understanding of the global sport system. With only six presidents in over a century of existence, the IAAF's leaders had profound impacts on other international institutions, national stakeholders and sporting participants. Through four sections, the book identifies various key turning points in the history of the governing body of athletics, and explores the IAAF's foundation, the policies of past IAAF presidents, and controversial issues such as doping, corruption and manipulation through a socio-historical lens. The book shows that while anyone could take part in athletics, policies enacted by each president served to ostracize those groups who did not fit into the IAAF's vision of an equal playing field. This book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in sport history, sport sociology, the politics of sport, sport management, sport governance, or international organisations.

Triathlon and Transformation - A Dual Memoir of Masters Women Athletes (Paperback): Celeste Callahan, Dorothy Simpson Dorion,... Triathlon and Transformation - A Dual Memoir of Masters Women Athletes (Paperback)
Celeste Callahan, Dorothy Simpson Dorion, Jane E Hunt
R522 Discovery Miles 5 220 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Present-day female students most likely do not remember a time without Title IX. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects students from sex-based discrimination and exclusion in education programs or activities. Title IX benefits all women, especially female athletes, and protects women from not having equal access to the opportunities their male counterparts have. These two memoirs recount the lives of Celeste Callahan and Dottie Dorion who were athletes before Title IX was passed. Callahan and Dorion were runners and triathletes who constantly battled gender norms and stereotypes. The memoirs of the two athletes consist of oral and written accounts stitched together to form their journey through sport against societal standards and pressures.

Running The World - My World-Record-Breaking Adventure To Run A Marathon In Every Country On Earth (Paperback): Nick Butter Running The World - My World-Record-Breaking Adventure To Run A Marathon In Every Country On Earth (Paperback)
Nick Butter
R295 R272 Discovery Miles 2 720 Save R23 (8%) In Stock

In 2019, Nick Butter became the first person to run a marathon in every country on Earth. This is Nick's story of his world record-breaking adventure and the extraordinary people who joined him along the way.

On January 6th 2018, Nick Butter tied his laces and stepped out on to an icy pavement in Toronto, where he began to take the first steps of an epic journey that would see him run 196 marathons in every one of the world's 196 countries. Spending almost two years on the road and relying on the kindness of strangers to keep him moving, Nick's odyssey allowed him to travel slowly, on foot, immersing himself in the diverse cultures and customs of his host nations.

Running through capital cities and deserts, around islands and through spectacular landscapes, Nick dodges bullets in Guinea-Bissau, crosses battlefields in Syria, survives a wild dog attack in Tunisia and runs around an erupting volcano in Guatemala. Along the way, he is often joined by local supporters and fellow runners, curious children and bemused passers-by. Telling their stories alongside his own, Nick captures the unique spirit of each place he visits and forges a new relationship with the world around him.

Running the World captures Nick's journey as he sets three world records and covers over five thousand miles. As he recounts his adventures, he shares his unique perspective on our glorious planet, celebrates the diversity of human experience, and reflects on the overwhelming power of running.

South East Trail Running - 65 Great Runs (Paperback): Mark Rainsley South East Trail Running - 65 Great Runs (Paperback)
Mark Rainsley
R608 Discovery Miles 6 080 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Sixty-five off-road routes for beginner and experienced trail runners. These tried and tested paths and tracks cover the south-east of England. The routes range in length from 5km to 69km … and they are all great runs! Selected for their runnability, landscape and scenery, they include easily-accessible trails close to towns, cities and popular holiday destinations, as well as unforgettable runs in the more remote parts of the South East’s hills and coast. The selection is deliberately diverse including beaches, woodland, marshes, riverbanks, clifftops, heathland, parkland and ridgetops, and is chosen to highlight the incredible diversity of trail running adventures that the South East offers. Trail running is a great way to explore the South East and to immerse yourself in its magnificent landscapes. This guide is intended to inspire runners of all abilities to develop the skills and confidence to seek out new trails in their local areas as well as further afield. This is a companion book to South West Trail Running, also by Mark Rainsley.

Athlete to Triathlete - The Ultimate Triathlon Training Plan for Sprint and Olympic Races (Paperback): Marni Sumbal Athlete to Triathlete - The Ultimate Triathlon Training Plan for Sprint and Olympic Races (Paperback)
Marni Sumbal
R464 Discovery Miles 4 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Walk, Run, Soar - A 52-Week Running Devotional (Paperback): Dorina Gilmore Young, Shawn Young, Ryan Hall Walk, Run, Soar - A 52-Week Running Devotional (Paperback)
Dorina Gilmore Young, Shawn Young, Ryan Hall
R502 Discovery Miles 5 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As a runner, you want to accomplish your physical goals. But deep down, you long for your training to be a more meaningful experience, engaging your body, mind, soul, and spirit. Walk, Run, Soar is a 52-week devotional and training journal designed for runners who hope to experience God's presence, purpose, and glory in a deeper way as they run. Dorina Gilmore Young, and her triathlete husband, Shawn, will get you moving with a new motivation: improving your spiritual health. Along with weekly devotions to inspire you, Walk, Run, Soar includes * practical running/training tips * training schedules from a running and triathlon coach * advice on how to fuel your body well * reflection questions and action steps * space to journal and record your running progress Whether you are new to running or a longtime runner, Walk, Run, Soar will motivate you to hit your fitness goals while strengthening your faith.

Hash House Harriers - On You! (Paperback): Mark Williams Hash House Harriers - On You! (Paperback)
Mark Williams
R374 Discovery Miles 3 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Hash House Harriers - sometimes called the drinking club with a running problem. It is the largest non-competitive running club in the world. Hashing involves running from a pub, following a trail of flour around a circular course for five miles or so, and then returning to the pub for a beer or ten. This is four years in the life of 'Navigator' - a geographically-challenged hasher from the Isle of Wight. He travels with the Hash to wonderful places like Denmark, Germany, Amsterdam, Birmingham, Bradford, Howarth and Cardiff. He also visits Harwich; 'miss Harwich' - no, not a beauty contest - more a piece of lifestyle advice Hashing involves running, drinking, singing - and in some cases taking your clothes off, but not necessarily in that order. It is a fun activity that should not be taken seriously in any way. This is a light-hearted yet highly entertaining read, laced with the mischief and adventures that befall an 'adult' social club with a wickedly-juvenile approach to their shared hobby; running.. or was that drinking?

Urban Marathons - Rhythms, Places, Mobilities (Hardcover): Jonas Larsen Urban Marathons - Rhythms, Places, Mobilities (Hardcover)
Jonas Larsen
R4,470 Discovery Miles 44 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This original social science text approaches marathon running as an everyday practice and a designed event, to draw upon and contribute to the literature on practice theory, urban events, rhythmanalysis and mobility. It bridges sport studies and discussions within sociology and geography about practice, movement and the city. Inspired by theoretical debates about embodied and multi-sensuous mobilities, social and material practices, and urban rhythms, this book explores the characteristics of marathon running as a bodily practice on the one hand and, on the other, marathon training grounds and events as unique places. This account takes marathon running seriously, using sociological and geographical theory to understand the practice in and of itself. Based on original empirical research and accessible to readers, taking them to training sessions in Copenhagen and to marathons in Tokyo, Kyoto, Berlin, Frankfurt, Valencia and Copenhagen, it draws out the globalised, codified and generic nature of marathon practices and design, yet also brings out the significant local differences. The book examines in ethnographic detail how marathon practices and places are produced by various materialities, cultural scripts, experts, runners and spectators, and practiced in embodied, multi-sensuous and 'emplaced' ways by ordinary runners. It develops a sociological practice approach to marathon running and geographical understanding of marathon places and rhythms. It demonstrates that marathon running is of broad interest because it calls for and allows lively and expressive ways of conducting and writing research and understanding the becoming of bodies, the intertwining of biological and mechanical rhythms, and the eventful potential of streets. It will appeal to postgraduate students and scholars in sport studies, geography and sociology interested in running, active mobility and ethnography, as well as tourism and urban events. The book will also appeal to general readers with an interest in marathon running.

Urban Marathons - Rhythms, Places, Mobilities (Paperback): Jonas Larsen Urban Marathons - Rhythms, Places, Mobilities (Paperback)
Jonas Larsen
R1,251 Discovery Miles 12 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This original social science text approaches marathon running as an everyday practice and a designed event, to draw upon and contribute to the literature on practice theory, urban events, rhythmanalysis and mobility. It bridges sport studies and discussions within sociology and geography about practice, movement and the city. Inspired by theoretical debates about embodied and multi-sensuous mobilities, social and material practices, and urban rhythms, this book explores the characteristics of marathon running as a bodily practice on the one hand and, on the other, marathon training grounds and events as unique places. This account takes marathon running seriously, using sociological and geographical theory to understand the practice in and of itself. Based on original empirical research and accessible to readers, taking them to training sessions in Copenhagen and to marathons in Tokyo, Kyoto, Berlin, Frankfurt, Valencia and Copenhagen, it draws out the globalised, codified and generic nature of marathon practices and design, yet also brings out the significant local differences. The book examines in ethnographic detail how marathon practices and places are produced by various materialities, cultural scripts, experts, runners and spectators, and practiced in embodied, multi-sensuous and 'emplaced' ways by ordinary runners. It develops a sociological practice approach to marathon running and geographical understanding of marathon places and rhythms. It demonstrates that marathon running is of broad interest because it calls for and allows lively and expressive ways of conducting and writing research and understanding the becoming of bodies, the intertwining of biological and mechanical rhythms, and the eventful potential of streets. It will appeal to postgraduate students and scholars in sport studies, geography and sociology interested in running, active mobility and ethnography, as well as tourism and urban events. The book will also appeal to general readers with an interest in marathon running.

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