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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Track & field sports, athletics
Eric Liddell was the British athlete who gave up his chance of an Olympic gold medal in 1924 because he would not run on a Sunday. He then riveted the world by unexpectedly winning gold in a different race altogether.
Back home he abandoned fame and sporting glory to become a missionary in China, where he braved the frontline perils of one of the world's ugliest wars and died in Japanese internment. He inspired the Oscar-winning movie Chariots of Fire and is still revered in China today.
In this revised and updated edition of her best-selling biography, journalist Sally Magnusson asks: 'What are we to make of a life that comprehended both drive and serenity, will to achieve and the grace to give in, absolute principles and utter humanity, charisma and ordinariness?'
In pursuit of the answer, she uncovers a story which has everything: sport, war, romance and faith.
I CAN RUN is not a running book for 'runners' - it's the must-have
running book for anyone who has ever experienced a moment of
defeatism and had the little voice in their head make the excuse,
'I can't run'. In 12 chapters, you will discover that you can. You
will dig deep to find your inner athlete. You'll learn how to train
smart, recover well, sync your runs to your menstrual cycle and
fuel right. I CAN RUN will ensure you never again wait until you're
thin enough, fast enough, athletic enough, whatever-next enough to
call yourself a runner, because if you put one foot in front of the
other, repeatedly, you are a runner. Getting outside, surrounding
yourself in nature and moving your body is more important than ever
in these anxiety-inducing times, and Amy's debut will give you the
encouragement and know-how that you need to do this. I CAN RUN
recognises that this is hard and that committing to consistent
training is often more of an accomplishment than the 10K, half
marathon or marathon race itself. You will find comfort and
encouragement in Amy's experience of cramps, chafing and the
occasional little sick, while learning from leading experts about
how to set yourself up for success and get the very best from your
runs both physically and mentally. This book is real talk about the
keys to going well far. We're all in it for the long run, together.
We CAN do this!
Run or Die by Kilian Jornet - the autobiography of the world's most
dominating athlete in ultra running Shortlisted for the 2014
William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award National Geographic
Adventurer of the Year 2014 Marca Legend Award 2014 'This man can
run 100 miles. Up and down mountains. Without stopping. After
skipping breakfast. Meet Kilian Jornet, the world's greatest
ultra-runner' The Times At 18 months he went on his first hike. At
3, he climbed his first mountain. At 10, he entered his first
mountain race. At 26, he plans to run up Everest - without an
oxygen mask. Kilian Jornet has conquered some of the toughest
physical tests on the planet. He has run up and down Mt.
Kilimanjaro faster than any other human being, and struck down
world records in every challenge that has been proposed - all
before the age of 25. Dominating ultra marathons and races at
altitude, he has redefined what is possible in running, astonishing
competitors with his near-superhuman fitness and ability. In Run or
Die Kilian shares his passion, inviting readers into a fascinating
world rich with the beauty of rugged trails and mountain vistas,
the pulse-pounding drama of racing, and an intense love for sport
and the landscapes that surround him. In turns inspiring,
insightful, candid, and deeply personal, this is a book written
from the heart of the world's greatest endurance runner, for whom
life presents one simple choice: Run. Or die. This is the next
must-have read for those who enjoyed the endurance books Born to
Run by Christopher McDougall and Ultramarathon Man by Dean
Karnazes. 'Fascinating insight into the gruelling world of the
ultimate ultra-runner' Daily Mail Kilian Jornet is a world champion
ultra-runner, climber and ski mountaineer (a combination of skiing
and mountaineering).He was voted the presitigious 'Adventurer of
the Year 2014' award by National Geographic magazine, in honour of
his latest project to break speed records up and down the world's 7
tallest mountains. The 4-year-project finishes with a running
attempt up Everest in 2016.
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Running Flow
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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Philip Latter, Christine Weinkauff Duranso
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Ask any serious runner and they'll tell you that being mentally
sound is vital to success in the sport. The ability to enter a flow
state of mind is something that Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi has
devoted his entire career to understanding. In Running Flow, Dr.
Csikszentmihalyi is joined by fellow psychologist Christine
Weinkauff and running journalist and coach Philip Latter. This
landmark work is the first book dedicated to helping runners
achieve the state of flow in competitive and training environments.
You'll find comprehensive coverage of the phenomenon, unique
practice exercises that stimulate its occurrence, and firsthand
accounts from elite runners about their flow experiences. The
psychological barriers associated with training and competition can
be as demanding as the physical ones. Destined to become a running
classic, Running Flow will open your mind not only to better
performance but also to a better, healthier, and more enjoyable
experience.
In his previous book, Running Hot & Cold, Doug described his
journey from couch potato in late middle age to running
long-distance races across deserts, mountains, jungles and snow
fields in locations as diverse as the Sahara Desert and the polar
ice-cap of Greenland. Having completed major events on four of
Earth's continents, Can We Run With You, Grandfather? describes
Doug's ongoing journey towards his ultimate dream of running at
least a half marathon on all seven continents before his 70th
birthday. Still living with occasional bouts of anxiety and
depression, as well as other health scares, Doug combines his
running travels with motivating and inspiring others, of all ages
and abilities, to discover the physical and mental health benefits
that running can bring. Join Doug as he tackles new adventures
including the villages and temples of central Myanmar, the heat of
the Australian outback and the frozen wilderness of Antarctica.
This is the ultimate guide for women who want to improve their
health and fitness by getting into running."Running and Fat Burning
for Women" is packed with expert advice from former Olympian Jeff
Galloway and his wife Barbara, dealing with everything from how to
get started and keep motivated, to the process of fat deposition
and burning.With its practical tips, successful strategies, and
delicious and nutritious meal plans that women everywhere can
incorporate into their daily lives - no matter how busy a schedule
- this is the perfect companion to getting healthy without giving
up life's little luxuries.
In 490 BCE Pheidippides ran for 36 hours straight from Athens to
Sparta to seek help in defending Athens from a Persian invasion. He
was hailed as a hero and his run stands enduringly as one of
greatest physical accomplishments in history. Dean Karnazes honours
this achievement and his own Greek heritage by attempting this
ancient journey in modern times. His account of running the
gruelling Spartathlon, fuelled only by the figs, olives and meats
available to Pheidippides, will captivate even the most sedentary
readers.
LONGLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2022 'Anyone
wanting an example of never being beaten should look at the
incredible Francis Benali.' - Alan Shearer 'Honest, revealing story
of a strong man who pushed his body to its limits and beyond on and
off the pitch. Incredible read.' - Henry Winter, The Times 'The
iron man with a will of steel and a heart of gold. Truly
fran-tastic!' - Jeff Stelling, Soccer Saturday ------- Francis
Benali is a Southampton Football Club legend and a celebrated
charity endurance athlete, and he's ready to tell his story.
Francis 'Franny' Benali played football for 20 years for
Southampton FC in nearly 400 games, almost his entire career. His
utter dedication to the club caused him to be a hero to Saints fans
around the world. Written with the acclaimed Daily Mail
sportswriter Matt Barlow, this book details Benali's humble
beginnings and has countless tales involving players, managers, and
matches detailing Benali's illustrious football career. But his
story is much more than that. The intense commitment he had as a
player found a new outlet in the world of endurance sport. Through
Ironman triathlons and marathons, he has raised more than GBP1
million for Cancer Research UK. Benali's story shows us what can be
achieved through dedication and commitment on and off the pitch.
Through football and charity, he has made a positive difference in
countless people's lives. His is truly an inspirational story.
Dom Harvey is a hugely popular radio DJ. He's known for his funny
gags, and has been described as a shock-jock. So it might come as a
surprise to find out that Dom is also seriously into running -
marathon running. In fact, he loves it. This book is a love story
about running, and about marathons especially. What got Dom into
marathons? How did running save his life? And why, despite being an
old fart, is he now trying to run even faster than ever before? Dom
is just a regular guy who drank too much alcohol and ate too much
shitty food, then fell in love with running and turned his life
around (and became a bit of a running nerd along the way).
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