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Traceless - Exploring the Spirit of Fell-Running (Paperback): Geoff Cox, Heather Dawe Traceless - Exploring the Spirit of Fell-Running (Paperback)
Geoff Cox, Heather Dawe
R360 Discovery Miles 3 600 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Traceless takes inspiration from the Lake District, the Gerry Charnley Round and Gerry Charnley himself. Charnley is little remembered, but was a prolific fell runner, orienteer and climber who founded the Karrimor International Mountain Marathon (KIMM), now the OMM. In his early 50s he tragically died on Helvellyn, his namesake Round was established in his memory by his friends. The ethos of the Round is on self-sufficiency and leaving no trace - the runner is encouraged to plan their own route to visit all the checkpoints, then navigate that route, creating their own line from multiple route choices. Inspired by the concept of the Gerry Charnley Round and its journey over the Lakeland fells, runners Geoff Cox and Heather Dawe have each spent time exploring and running the route. They are poets, writers and artists as well as fell runners and Traceless is a collaboration between them that celebrates their love for the fells and how spending time in them inspires them creatively.

Cross-Country Running - The Best Training Plans for Peak Performance in the 5K, 1500m, 2000, and 10K (Paperback, 3rd edition):... Cross-Country Running - The Best Training Plans for Peak Performance in the 5K, 1500m, 2000, and 10K (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Jeff Galloway
R531 R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Save R46 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

In this new edition, Olympian and running coach Jeff Galloway brings his proven Run Walk Run® method to cross-country running. Using his run-walk-run method and following the training plans provided, every cross-country runner will improve performance, recover faster, and reduce the risk of injury. Jeff Galloway explains how to build endurance, train and race on hills, run on varied terrain, implement speed training and race strategies, all while maximizing performance. He gives the reader action plans for teamwork training and developing race methods. Galloway also covers injury prevention and treatment that will get the runner back racing in no time. The training programs incorporate Galloway’s Magic Mile—the best way to check and monitor training progress. Runners are given the tools to set realistic pacing goals for long runs and races. Every cross-country runner needs this book!

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running (Paperback, Export Ed): Philip Gabriel What I Talk About When I Talk About Running (Paperback, Export Ed)
Philip Gabriel; Haruki Murakami
R277 R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Save R25 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, not to mention triathlons and a slew of critically acclaimed books, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing. Equal parts travelogue, training log, and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and settings ranging from Tokyo's Jingu Gaien gardens, where he once shared the course with an Olympian, to the Charles River in Boston among young women who outpace him. Through this marvellous lens of sport emerges a cornucopia of memories and insights: the eureka moment when he decided to become a writer, his greatest triumphs and disappointments, his passion for vintage LPs, and the experience, after fifty, of seeing his race times improve and then fall back. By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is rich and revealing, both for fans of this masterful yet private writer and for the exploding population of athletes who find similar satisfaction in distance running.

From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete - A Portrait of a Non-Athletic Triathlete (Paperback): Hilary JM Topper From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete - A Portrait of a Non-Athletic Triathlete (Paperback)
Hilary JM Topper; Foreword by Danielle Sullivan
R520 R473 Discovery Miles 4 730 Save R47 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

For those who have ever thought they were too old or too unfit to compete in a triathlon, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete will prove that it is never too late to compete! This is a story about overcoming life's obstacles-from injury and business trouble to grief and loss and everything in between. Hilary Topper was a 48-year-old working mother who once upon a time had practically failed high school gym class. She was working 60-plus hours a week, running a small business. Her focus was on others-her children, her aging parents, and her staff. In the meantime, her weight kept increasing, and she was unhappy with the way her life was going. She needed a change. To turn things around, she joined a gym for the first time in her life. This book will take the reader on Hilary's decade-long journey as she trains for and runs her first 5K, swims the aqua-blue waters of the Caribbean, cycles a hilly course in Milwaukee, learns how to run-walk her way through the New York City Marathon, and competes in her first triathlon in Sanibel, Florida. The reader will be right with Hilary as she narrates each experience-even a 5-mile swim in the murky waters of Long Island. Hilary's story will move, motivate, and inspire readers. They will laugh and cry as they follow her on her journey.

The Little Book Of Running - Quips and tips for motivation (Hardcover): Orange Hippo! The Little Book Of Running - Quips and tips for motivation (Hardcover)
Orange Hippo!
R220 R202 Discovery Miles 2 020 Save R18 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This handy trivia book is packed with everything you need to know about running, including potted history, quirky facts, sayings and hints about the planet's most popular exercise form.

It includes running philosophy and advice on how to get more out of your daily run. From science to humour, tips to tales, it runs the reader through everything they need to know about pounding the pavement.

This pocket-sized guide to running is the perfect gift for runners of all ages and experience levels.

In 2011, Belgian runner Stefaan Engels set the record for the most consecutive marathons run - 365. He was 49 years of age.

A study at the University of Oxford concluded that the post-run buzz people get after running is sparked by cannabinoids - the same substance that's found in marijuana.

Triathlon: Start to Finish (Paperback): Sam Murphy Triathlon: Start to Finish (Paperback)
Sam Murphy 1
R607 Discovery Miles 6 070 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Triathlon - a demanding combination of swimming, cycling and running - is by definition, more complicated that a single sport. How do you train for three activities at once, and remain injury free while you're doing it? Where can you practise swimming in open water? Should you focus on your strongest discipline, or your weakest? And then there's the race itself. Not only the physical challenge, but also the practicalities of getting out of a wetsuit and on to a bike against the clock, of riding a bike in close proximity to others and staying fuelled up throughout the race. This book takes the trial out of triathlon and ensures your first race experiences are fun, foolproof and successful.

Intercollegiate Athletics and the American University - A University President's Perspective (Paperback, 1st pbk. ed):... Intercollegiate Athletics and the American University - A University President's Perspective (Paperback, 1st pbk. ed)
James J. Duderstadt
R866 Discovery Miles 8 660 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

After decades of domination on campus, college sports' supremacy has begun to weaken. "Enough, already!" detractors cry. College is about learning, not chasing a ball around to the whir of TV cameras.
In Intercollegiate Athletics and the American University James Duderstadt agrees, taking the view that the increased commercialization of intercollegiate athletics endangers our universities and their primary goal, academics. Calling it a "corrosive example of entertainment culture" during an interview with ESPN's Bob Ley, Duderstadt suggested that college basketball, for example, "imposes on the university an alien set of values, a culture that really is not conducive to the educational mission of university."
Duderstadt is part of a growing controversy. Recently, as reported in "The New York Times," an alliance between university professors and college boards of trustees formed in reaction to the growth of college sports; it's the first organization with enough clout to challenge the culture of big-time university athletics.
This book is certainly part of that challenge, and is sure to influence this debate today and in the years to come.
James J. Duderstadt is President Emeritus and University Professor of Science and Engineering, University of Michigan.

Black Males and Intercollegiate Athletics - An Exploration of Problems and Solutions (Hardcover): Robert A Bennett, Samuel R... Black Males and Intercollegiate Athletics - An Exploration of Problems and Solutions (Hardcover)
Robert A Bennett, Samuel R Hodge, David L Graham, James L Moore
R4,073 Discovery Miles 40 730 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is needed to help guide the conversation around ways to address the great disparities that impact African American males in intercollegiate athletics. In particular, scholars and practitioners have grappled with issues surrounding the climate and opportunities presented to African American males as student-athletes and coaches. Yet, there has not been a single text dedicated to identifying issues pertaining to the success and pitfalls of Black males not just as student-athletes, but also as coaches, administrators, and academic support staff in intercollegiate athletics. By addressing such topics as the economic realities of athletic competition, academic achievement, mental health, job opportunities, and identity, a new discourse will emerge on the role of African American males in college sports. This work will revisit old issues and explore the new complexities surrounding Black males in the realm of athletics in higher education with the purpose of improving their plight.

Jogging Trails in South Lakeland - A Guide to Rural Running (Paperback): Alistair Blamire Jogging Trails in South Lakeland - A Guide to Rural Running (Paperback)
Alistair Blamire
R470 Discovery Miles 4 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Build Your Running Body - A Total-Body Fitness Plan for All Distance Runners, from Milers to Ultramarathoners (Paperback,... Build Your Running Body - A Total-Body Fitness Plan for All Distance Runners, from Milers to Ultramarathoners (Paperback, Main)
Pete Magill, Thomas Schwartz, Melissa Breyer
R586 R527 Discovery Miles 5 270 Save R59 (10%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Whether you're a casual jogger, a beginner looking to train seriously for the first time or an experienced runner hoping to improve your time, there is a better way to train than relentlessly pounding miles. Suitable for runners of any level training for any distance, Build Your Running Body includes: - Over 150 workouts, from weight-training to resistance work - Exercises to prevent injury - The best methods to rehabilitate common problems - Nutrition guidance - Almost 400 photos to make following the programme as easy as possible - Interviews and tips from leading runners and coaches - Strategy for the weeks leading up to a race For the beginner or the athlete looking for a personal best, Build Your Running Body is a comprehensive guide of coaching wisdom and accessible advice.

Wild Running - Britain's 200 Greatest Trail Runs (Paperback, 2nd edition): Jen Benson, Sim Benson Wild Running - Britain's 200 Greatest Trail Runs (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Jen Benson, Sim Benson 1
R534 Discovery Miles 5 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Following the success of original Wild Running this new, completely rewritten edition provides the ultimate guide to the best wild trails in Britain. 50 of the original list have been retained with 150 new routes, picked for their fantastic terrain, sensational views and ease of navigation. Stunning photography and engaging writing chart the history of each run, route and landscape, making this a must-have guide for runners and explorers alike. The ultimate guide for the runner looking to break free from the gym and city. Includes sections on training, getting started, staying safe & racing.Graded from easy to challenging, including directions, terrain data and safety advice, with Ordnance Survey 1:250,000 route maps and downloadable 1:50,000 maps and GPX routes.

The Way of the Runner - A journey into the obsessive world of Japanese running (Paperback, Main): Adharanand Finn The Way of the Runner - A journey into the obsessive world of Japanese running (Paperback, Main)
Adharanand Finn 1
R395 R359 Discovery Miles 3 590 Save R36 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Welcome to Japan, the most running-obsessed nation on earth, where: a long-distance relay race is the country's biggest annual sporting event; companies sponsor their own running teams, paying the athletes like employees; and marathon monks run a thousand marathons in a thousand days to reach spiritual enlightenment. Adharanand Finn - award-winning author of Running with the Kenyans - moved to Japan to discover more about this unique running culture and what it might teach us about the sport and about Japan. As an amateur runner about to turn forty, he also hoped find out whether the Japanese approach to training might help him keep improving. What he learned - about competition, about team work, about beating your personal bests, about form and about himself - will fascinate anyone who is keen to explore why we run, and how we might do it better.

26.2 Miles to Happiness - A Comedian's Tale of Running, Red Wine and Redemption (Paperback): Paul Tonkinson 26.2 Miles to Happiness - A Comedian's Tale of Running, Red Wine and Redemption (Paperback)
Paul Tonkinson
R356 R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Save R48 (13%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

***WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2021 - SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR*** 'Utterly joyous!' - Bryony Gordon 'The best book about running I have read' - Nick Cohen, The Critic 'The funniest book about running I have ever read. In fact it is the only book about running I have ever read, but it is HILARIOUS!' - David Walliams '...insightful, inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny!' - Michael McIntyre 'Pain. Hope. Misery. Joy. All the big stuff. Excellent.' - Dara O Briain 'This book is funny (which I expected) and concerns running (ditto), but it is also exceptionally moving and profound. Don't be fooled: it's not really about completing a marathon. It's about life and all its joy and weirdness. Recommended to all...' - Miranda Sawyer 'Very good book... very funny, very insightful, very inspiring' - Chris Evans, Virgin Radio 'Fabulous book' - Radio 2 The hilarious trials and tribulations of stand-up comedian Paul Tonkinson as he attempts to beat the much lauded 3-hour mark at the London Marathon. With a supporting cast of fellow comedians, this is a warmly written and wonderfully honest adventure-through-sport that will both entertain and inspire. Along the way, we are introduced to the characters helping Paul with his quest. Celebrity names such as Bryony Gordon, Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty and Vassos Alexander pop up with wit and wisdom, alongside an alpine adventure to the Mayr Clinic with Michael McIntyre that pushes Paul to the limit. And not forgetting the 'words of wisdom' and derision from Paul's anti-running friend, Richard.

Ever Present - Running to Survive, Thrive and Believe (Paperback): Austen Hardwick Ever Present - Running to Survive, Thrive and Believe (Paperback)
Austen Hardwick
R333 Discovery Miles 3 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Spiritual wisdom from a stroke survivor who discovered a deeper connection with God through running. Austen Hardwick suffered three strokes in his forties. Running had always been part of his life, but now he was running to get his brain functioning again. As he started to regain fitness he realised that running created the space to process what had happened to him, and that it gave him space to be with God. Weaving together personal testimony and biblical teaching, Austen shows how running is a metaphor for the Christian life, and how we can learn to live life in all its fullness. Through suffering and trials, we have an ever present God who wants to know us and love us. In a culture when we are urged to do more exercise, this is a timely reminder that running can actually be both good for the heart and the soul.

Running to Glory - An Unlikely Team, a Challenging Season, and Chasing the American Dream (Hardcover): Sam McManis Running to Glory - An Unlikely Team, a Challenging Season, and Chasing the American Dream (Hardcover)
Sam McManis
R677 Discovery Miles 6 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The runners from Eisenhower High School had every possible justification to fail. They were poor with little time to devote to their passion. They had problems at home and distractions that would test even Job. Yet they gave their quest for the Washington State cross country championship everything they had. Running is a religion to millions of men and women who devoutly head out each day. They view any book that celebrates their passion as Holy Scripture-a must-read that can take them to The Promised Land. Salvation is at hand with Running to Glory--a celebration of grit, perseverance and ultimately the American Dream. It is the inspiring story of an Irish immigrant coach and a group of Hispanic boys and girls as they chase their hopes and a state championship. Running to Glory, by veteran journalist Sam McManis, follows the cross country team from Eisenhower High in Yakima, Washington, through a tumultuous and challenging season with excitement, suspense and pathos. The Eisenhower runners are primarily Latino from economically challenged families, many of whom are migrant farm workers. They must compete with more affluent schools in the Seattle-Tacoma area, where parent involvement is strong and funds are readily available to augment performance. Their coach Phil English knows how his runners feel. He grew up poor in rural Ireland in the 1960s during The Troubles, emigrated to the U.S. for a college track scholarship, and over 37 years coaching in Yakima, has won 11 state titles and sent more than 100 kids to college with full or partial scholarships for their running. How Eisenhower runners have accomplished such feats lies at the heart of the book's compelling narrative. McManis follows the team from summer workouts in the blistering sun to the state championship meet in the bitter cold. Readers will learn how these young men and women either overcome their environment or succumb to it--on the course and in the classroom.

Run Mummy Run - Inspiring Women to Be Fit, Healthy and Happy (Paperback): Leanne Davies, Lucy Waterlow Run Mummy Run - Inspiring Women to Be Fit, Healthy and Happy (Paperback)
Leanne Davies, Lucy Waterlow 1
R305 R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Save R52 (17%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

If you're a mum who wants to run, there's nothing stopping you! When busy mum Leanne Davies set up a social media group for her and a couple of friends to encourage one another to go running, she never imagined it would quickly become a nationwide network of thousands of women, all sharing a passion for the sport and a penchant for colourful compression socks. Gathering the very best of the advice and tips from the Run Mummy Run network, Leanne and co-writer Lucy have created this comprehensive beginner's guide to running that includes sections on: From starting with a Couch To 5k plan to building up the confidence to race Fitting in running around work and family life Overcoming barriers to exercise How to keep on running when motivation wanes, and much more! Not just your average practical go-to, this book is filled with down-to-earth advice, training schedules and inspirational stories that'll help you to be fit, healthy and happy.

Development of the Youth Athlete (Paperback): Neil Armstrong Development of the Youth Athlete (Paperback)
Neil Armstrong
R1,313 Discovery Miles 13 130 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Development of the Youth Athlete offers a single-authored, well-illustrated, evidence-based, and integrated analysis of the development and trainability of the morphological and physiological characteristics which influence sport performance in youth. The book critically analyses the development of the youth athlete in the context of current and future sport performance and long-term health and well-being. Development of the Youth Athlete identifies the principal controversies in youth sport and addresses them through sport-specific examples. Presenting a rigorous assessment and interpretation of scientific data with an emphasis on underlying physiological mechanisms, the book focuses on the interactions between growth, maturation, and: Sport-related fitness Sport-specific trainability Sport performance Challenges in youth sport Providing the only up-to-date, coherent critical discourse on youth athlete development currently available, Development of the Youth Athlete is essential reading for students, lecturers, sport medicine practitioners, researchers, scholars, and senior coaches with an interest in youth sport, exercise science, and sport medicine.

A Midlife Cyclist - My two-wheel journey to heal a broken mind and find joy (Paperback): Rachel Cullen A Midlife Cyclist - My two-wheel journey to heal a broken mind and find joy (Paperback)
Rachel Cullen 1
R377 R330 Discovery Miles 3 300 Save R47 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'Inspiring... proves anything is possible if you just believe and give it a go' Sun 'Masses of heart... frank and funny' Melanie Sykes 'Gritty and glorious' Ruth Field 'Thrillingly honest and hopeful' Jools Walker ***************************************** Rachel is a cyclist. But she was never meant to be. After gaining mental strength and healing through running, she thought she was free. Her depression alleviated, she came off antidepressants, winning races and collecting medals at marathons. But when an injury stopped the only thing helping to quiet the voices in her brain, Rachel found out what she is truly made of. As body dysmorphia began to grip her in earnest, she knew she had to find a different way to kick her mental health demons for the sake of her sanity. So, she went down to her cellar, heaved out her old bike, and started pedalling. Like her life depended on it. A Midlife Cyclist is a tale of two wheels, across the Yorkshire Dales, Vietnam, Costa Rica and beyond, and a rider in search of peace. Includes exclusive Q&A with Jools Walker, aka Lady Velo ***************************************** Praise for Running For My Life: 'Heartwarming' Jo Pavey 'Brave and inspiring' Ruth Field 'I love Running For My Life' Louise Minchin

Gender Testing in Sport - Ethics, cases and controversies (Paperback): Aurelie Olivesi, Sandy Montanola Gender Testing in Sport - Ethics, cases and controversies (Paperback)
Aurelie Olivesi, Sandy Montanola
R1,633 Discovery Miles 16 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

After the young South African athlete Caster Semenya won the 800m title at the 2009 World Championships she was obliged to undergo gender testing and was temporarily withdrawn from international competition. The way that this controversy unfolded represents a rich and multi-layered example of the construction of gender in wider society and the interrelationships between sport, culture and the media. This is the first book to explore the case in depth, from socio-cultural, ethical and legal perspectives. Analysing what came to be called "the Caster Semenya Case" in a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary fashion, and covering issues from media discourses and the rhetoric and regulations of the sport's governing bodies to the reaction of the athlete herself, the book explores the ethics of how gender norms in sport, and in society more generally, are constructed through appearance, behaviour and sporting performance. This 2009 controversy can be taken as an indicator of the tensions of the time, and served as a link between medical sciences, society and gender. Including discussions of key concepts such as 'intersex', 'body norms', and 'fairness', Gender Testing in Sport is fascinating and important reading for anybody with an interest in sport studies, gender studies or biomedical ethics.

In the Spell of the Barkley - Unravelling the Mystery of the World's Toughest Ultramarathon (Paperback): Michiel Panhuysen In the Spell of the Barkley - Unravelling the Mystery of the World's Toughest Ultramarathon (Paperback)
Michiel Panhuysen
R457 Discovery Miles 4 570 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Welcome to the Barkley Marathons, a fever dream of an ultra event, inspired by a prison break, heralded by a conch blast, paid for in cigarettes and socks, and completed only by a select few. A race in which competitors haul themselves up mountains, through extreme weather conditions, beyond pain and exhaustion, mile after mile, loop after loop, day after day. Completed 60 miles? Buddy, that's just the fun run. Journalist and ultrarunner Michiel Panhuysen is a multiple-time Barkley entrant, having fallen under the spell of this most enigmatic of races - and its presiding philosopher-genius-organizer Lazarus Lake - in the early 2010s. On each occasion, the Barkley won. The Barkley nearly always wins. In the Spell of the Barkley is a story of sporting obsession, exploring what drives individuals to challenge themselves at the limits of what is possible - and what it takes to succeed.

Becoming a True Athlete - A Practical Philosophy for Flourishing Through Sport (Paperback): Laurence Halsted Becoming a True Athlete - A Practical Philosophy for Flourishing Through Sport (Paperback)
Laurence Halsted
R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

There is a looming existential crisis for competitive sport. We are witnessing a waning trust in the integrity of sport at all levels that stems from the win-at-all-costs culture that has become so pervasive, worldwide. Doping, fraud, corruption and inhumane high-performance systems as well as worrying levels of dropout, burnout and mental health problems among athletes, all points to the fact that sport has lost track of its true meaning and is increasingly out of touch with its core values. What is needed is a powerful counterpoint to this results-focussed culture, one which goes far deeper than the superficial realm of wins, losses, medals and fame, and that provides a roadmap for athletes to discover deeper meaning and achieve more in their sporting lives. The True Athlete Philosophy is that counterpoint. This is an approach that harnesses the best of sport - the persistent drive for excellence, constant innovation, unmatched opportunities for personal development - and puts it firmly in service of the participants and society as a whole. Sport can be a tremendous tool for unlocking potential and thriving in life, but currently it is not coming close to delivering on that promise. Drawing on a combination of ancient wisdom and modern psychology, The True Athlete Philosophy explores how athletes can harness their lived experience of sport to contribute to a healthy, meaningful and fulfilled life and be of greater benefit to their community.

The Mountain Marathon Book (Paperback): Stuart Ferguson, Keven Shevels The Mountain Marathon Book (Paperback)
Stuart Ferguson, Keven Shevels
R671 Discovery Miles 6 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The mountain marathon is possibly the ultimate test of the endurance runner's capabilities. Navigating your way across rugged open country whilst carrying everything required for your survival and still competing against the clock. From the more traditional two-day events of the OMM, Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon and Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon to the newer one-day events of the White and Dark Peak series, these events are gaining in popularity each year as entrants pit themselves against both the physical and mental challenges of these competitions. This is the first full instructional book written for those people seeking to face this challenge, the complexities and procedures that control and govern these events are laid open. Everything from the different types of courses and classes of event and how to enter them, through to the equipment required and on to the necessary training both to compete and improve performance in these gruelling events are included here. Written by two experienced mountain marathon competitors who are rapidly gaining the reputation for producing the most comprehensive instructional books, this book is set to become the bible of all those seeking to compete the mountain marathon.

Running Free of Injuries - From Pain to Personal Best (Paperback): Paul Hobrough Running Free of Injuries - From Pain to Personal Best (Paperback)
Paul Hobrough; Foreword by Steve Cram 1
R559 Discovery Miles 5 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The ultimate pain-to-personal-best guide to running injuries, covering prevention, detection and rehabilitation. Runners suffer from the highest injury rates of all recreational athletes. Whether you are a novice or elite-level runner, guide yourself through a step-by-step process of avoiding and managing injury. Written by a globally respected physiotherapist who has worked with Olympic and World Champion athletes, Running Free of Injuries will help runners to understand their body, identify weaknesses and develop a natural defence against injury. The book covers the most common running injuries that occur to the foot, ankle, lower leg, hip, knee and pelvis and includes key exercises applicable to all levels of fitness.

Strong - A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You (Paperback): Kara Goucher Strong - A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You (Paperback)
Kara Goucher
R537 R432 Discovery Miles 4 320 Save R105 (20%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

wo-time Olympian Kara Goucher shares her secrets to conquering self-doubt and improving running performance using proven tools from the field of sport psychology. This book includes tips, techniques and real-life experiences from Olympians Emma Coburn and Molly Huddle, and New York Times bestselling author Robin Arzon. Strong also offers perspectives from two experts in the field of sport psychology, including Kara's own sport psychologist, Dr. Stephen Walker.

Running to Extremes - The Legendary Athletes of Ultrarunning (Paperback): Scott Ludwig Running to Extremes - The Legendary Athletes of Ultrarunning (Paperback)
Scott Ludwig
R310 R284 Discovery Miles 2 840 Save R26 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Runners will be inspired and fascinated reading about Mark Covert who has run every day for 45 straight years, how Pam Reed won the Badwater Ultramarathon, and Dean Karnazes ran 50 marathons in fifty states over 50 days, how Larry Macon set four world records for the most marathons in a calendar year, and Amy Winters-Palmiero ran and finished Badwater with a prosthetic leg. These are just some of the incredible and inspiring achievements of the endurance athletes profiled in "Running to Extremes: The Legendary Athletes of Ultrarunning. Each one of these athletes has pushed the limits of human endurance to become an inspiration for people around the world. Their achievements are profiled in individual chapters, each introduced by prominent ultrarunners and friends. In addition to the most prolific endurance athletes in the world today, one section is dedicated to the Father of American Ultrarunning, Ted Corbitt. Including a foreword by his son, Gary Corbitt, and a special section on his life and achievements, Running to Extremes serves to preserve his legacy. Whether you are an ultrarunner yourself or a casual runner, a fan, a historian, or a scholar, Running to Extremes and the incredible people and their stories in it will inspire you and ignite your passion for living life to the fullest. Above all, this Whos Who of ultrarunning proves one thing: The impossible is possible!

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