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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In "one of the most important
athlete memoirs of its generation" (Kate Fagan, #1 New York Times
bestselling author), Olympian Kara Goucher reveals her experience
of living through and speaking out about one of the biggest
scandals in running. Kara Goucher grew up with Olympic dreams. She
excelled at running from a young age and was offered a Nike
sponsorship deal when she graduated from college. Then in 2004, she
was invited to join a secretive, lavishly funded new team, dubbed
the Nike Oregon Project. Coached by distance running legend Alberto
Salazar, it seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime. Kara was
soon winning a World Championship medal, going to the Olympics, and
standing on the podium at the New York and Boston marathons, just
like her coach had done. But behind the scenes, Salazar was hiding
dark secrets. He pushed the limits of anti-doping rules and created
what Kara experienced as a culture of abuse, the extent of which
she reveals in her book for the first time. Meanwhile, Nike stood
by Alberto for years and proved itself capable of shockingly
misogynistic corporate practices. The Longest Race is an
unforgettable story that is "as interesting as it is important"
(Molly Huddle, two-time Olympian) and also a crucial call to
action. Kara became a crusader for female athletes and a key
witness helping to get Salazar banned from coaching at the Olympic
level. The Longest Race will leave you "motivated, empowered, and
ready to take on the world" (Allyson Felix, Olympic gold medalist)
as it reveals how Kara broke through the fear of losing everything,
bucked powerful forces to take control of her life and career, and
reclaimed her love of running.
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.
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Run Down (Hardcover)
Michael Gallagher; Foreword by Kara Goucher
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R812
Discovery Miles 8 120
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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GET FIT, GET FAST, AND GO FARTHER WITH OLYMPIC RUNNER KARA
GOUCHER'S COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO RUNNING FOR WOMEN
KARA GOUCHER is crazy, madly, head-over-heels in love with running,
and she wants to help you feel that love, too. Whether you're just
getting started or already a seasoned runner, this is the book that
will take you to the next level. "Kara Goucher's Running for Women
"contains her expertise, tips, and tricks targeted specifically at
female runners to help you become a better, happier, healthier, and
more fulfilled runner. She'll teach you how to:
- GET STARTED WITH THE RIGHT GEAR
- BUILD A SUCCESSFUL SUPPORT TEAM
- FIND THE RIGHT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOU
- OVERCOME PSYCHOLOGICAL SETBACKS
- BALANCE RUNNING WITH FAMILY AND WORK
- AND MUCH MORE
Designed to fit your busy lifestyle, "Kara Goucher's Running for
Women "is packed with quick tips, pearls of running wisdom, and
sample training schedules and nutrition plans, as well as sections
dedicated to running during and after pregnancy, managing the
special challenges of the female athlete's body, and maintaining a
balance between sporting and family life. "Kara Goucher's Running
for Women "is the ultimate guide for women who want to train for
the gold or simply discover their personal best.
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