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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Track & field sports, athletics
In the spring of 2021, as the UK's latest pandemic lockdowns were
lifted, Nick Butter set out from the Eden Project to become the
fastest person to cover every mile of Britain's mainland coastline
on foot. Battling the most extreme winds Britain had seen in 100
years, days of torrential rain and the unrelenting hills of Western
Scotland and Cornwall, Nick suffered two broken bones and countless
injuries, whilst taking on two marathons a day, every day, for 100
days. Covering an extraordinary 5,250 miles, running for over 12
hours a day, struggling to take in the 8,000 daily calories
required to fuel his body, Nick battled sleep deprivation and
extreme weight loss as he pushed his body and mind to their limit.
Supported by close friends and family (including his
ever-dependable right-hand man, Andy Swain, whose diary extracts
feature in this book), Nick experienced spiralling lows and
euphoric highs. As he traversed footpaths, country lanes and busy A
roads, he passed through over two thousand coastal communities,
buoyed along by supporters cheering from windows, balconies,
passing cars and pavements, by school children and fellow runners,
and by the stunning sights and sounds of the British coast. Run
Britain is Nick's account of his extraordinary adventure.
Part sport and part exercise, running boosts health, longevity and
mental well-being. However, running is a demanding activity that
can potentially tax the runner's body and mind. Therefore,
possessing durability for running-a fusion of toughness and
flexibility-is desirable to enhance a runner's physical and mental
experience. This book-the first of its kind to combine corrective
exercise, self-myofascial release, and yoga-empowers runners with
measures to avoid unnecessary pain, injury and burnout. It is a
comprehensive guide to creating a simple and efficient system of
personalized supplemental training in which runners learn to
identify and address areas of imbalance and overuse. These training
methods increase strength, stability, mobility, and resiliency, and
require as little as 15 minutes per day to implement. Runners can
decrease the risk of injury, improve running performance, and
maintain joint health. The result: a more durable body and mind
that will support your running-and your life-for years to come.
Do you know that more than 32 million Americans took a run in 1998? If you'd like to join millions of people in this exciting sport -- or sharpen your existing skills -- take the first step with Running For Dummies by five-time Olympic medalist Florence "Flo-Jo" Griffith Joyner. This easy-to-understand guide can help you jump-start your running program and give you the confidence to be successful, whether you're running for fitness, fun, or competition. Running For Dummies shows you the proper ways to stretch and warm up, top-notch workouts for sprinting and distance running, and techniques to fine-tune your form. Find out how to outfit yourself with the best shoes and gear, how to eat to win, and how to sharpen your mental edge. Plus, you discover the top races for beautiful routes, women-only runs, first-time friendly marathons, and great Web sites for runners. Tragically, Florence Griffith Joyner died at the time of this book's publication. A special tribute section is included in Running For Dummies, and a $1.00 contribution is made to The Flo-Jo Memorial Community Empowerment Foundation with every copy sold.
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