Running Sports

Despite believing he was bionic as a child, Ira Rainey was far from an elite athlete with superhuman running abilities like the ones he read about in books. He was in fact an overweight and unfit slacker who felt a bit sorry for himself because he had sore feet. Sure he ran a bit, but he also sat around a lot and ate and drank too much. Why? Because he could, and because he was a delusional optimist who thought everything would always be just fine.

Millions of us run every day, whether it’s to catch a bus, a relaxing fun run around a park, or a longer distance like a 10k or marathon. Only a small few take on ultramarathon running - distances that usually start at around 50 km and can be very much longer. Whether you are someone who is thinking about taking up this sport, or you are already doing it and want to add an alternative and less stressful tactic to your training regime, then this is the book you should be listening to now.

In "Sock Science: Unleashing Endurance and Performance for Runners and Hikers," author Nick Newland, an ex-military personnel turned coach, unveils the secret weapon for all outdoor enthusiasts - the humble sock. Drawing on his extensive experience in both physical training and real-life expeditions, Newland delves into the science behind this often overlooked piece of gear. With his expert guidance, readers learn how to harness the power of high-performance socks to enhance their endurance and elevate their performance on the trails. Packed with practical tips, innovative techniques, and ...

Two hours to cover 26 miles and 385 yards. Its running's Everest, a feat once seen as impossible for the human body. Now we can glimpse the mountaintop. The sub-two-hour marathon requires an exceptional feat of speed, mental strength, and endurance. The pioneer will have to endure more, live braver, plan better, and be luckier than any who has run before. Ed Caesar takes us into the world of elite runners: the greatest marathoners on Earth.

Suffering from depression but desperate for 'normality', Rachel Cullen found herself in failing relationships, the wrong career and a reliance on alcohol and chocolate to get her through each day. Stuck in an endless cycle of mental misery, she put on a pair of old trainers. She'd never been able to think of herself as a 'runner' before, and the first time she forced herself out the door, she knew it would hurt. Everywhere. She just didn't realise how much it would heal her, too.

In his gripping memoir, Cory Reese offers a compelling and vulnerable insight into the pervasive destruction of depression. Drawing on lessons learned over a decade of ultramarathon running, Stronger than the Dark offers a powerful new approach in the battle against depression: the willingness to embrace suffering. In a moment of physical and mental crisis during a 314-mile race across Tennessee, he realizes with clarity life’s ultimate purpose.

Toby Brandt would rather be hitting jump shots than doing chores on his Grandpa’s farm. But he’s about to learn a new appreciation for the great outdoors. His cousin Chloe and her friends soon convince Toby to join them on their nature runs. Before long, he learns to enjoy running with them through the woods and navigating their homemade obstacle course. However, when they tell Toby about the upcoming Wild Run, he doesn’t want to risk getting hurt and letting down his friends.

Scottie O'Doul isn't looking forward to starting her senior year. Last May, her identical twin sister, Cait, died in a car crash involving the school's beloved football coach. There's been no official report on the accident yet, but before she died, Cait told Scottie a disturbing secret. When Scottie reveals this secret, half the town turns against her, certain that Scottie is lying to protect her sister and that Cait deliberately lost control of the car.

💪Updated 2025 Edition + 8 Bonuses Included Inside!💪 ⭐30 Of The Most Inspirational Stories From The Best Athletes In Sports History To Help Inspire & Motivate The Young Athlete In Your Life!⭐ ⚽30 Legendary Tales + 150 Facts, 150 Trivia Questions & 150 Life Lessons From Soccer's Biggest Stars⚽ Do you have a young athlete in your life you want to inspire? Do they need a dose of inspiration from the greatest athletes to have ever played? Do you want to help fire them up & get them more motivated than ever while teaching them valuable life lessons? Well You're in The Right Place! ...

Stunned by her beauty, professional running back, Jackson Martin, asks cheerleader, Victoria Chan out on a date. She shoots him down at first, explaining the league rules that cheerleaders can't date football players, but Jackson doesn't let the rule stop him from getting to know her. After a spicy hook up, the two fall for each other, but will their steamy affair be more trouble than what it's worth? Find out in this sexy awbm interracial novella!

Growing up in Yakima, Washington, Noe Álvarez worked at an apple-packing plant alongside his mother. A university scholarship offered escape, but as a first-generation Latino college-goer, Álvarez struggled to fit in. At 19, he learned about a Native American/First Nations movement called the Peace and Dignity Journeys, epic marathons meant to renew cultural connections across North America. He dropped out of school and joined a group runners, all fleeing difficult beginnings. Telling their stories and his own, Álvarez writes about a four-month-long journey from Canada to Guatemala.

A smart and refreshingly brilliant running book designed for the all-too-often overlooked middle-of-the-pack runner, written by Marathon Talk’s Martin Yelling and Anji Andrews. Welcome to the midpack! Running pushes us, stretches us, asks us difficult questions, challenges us. It gives us space, calms us down, picks us up, boosts our energy, rewards, inspires and fulfils us.

What you need to make it to the end of a 100 km race? Can you imagine the emotion you feel while crossing the finish line? No time to work out regularly? This is your book! Have you ever tried to train your brain? Do it following successful tips explained in this book In this book you will find: • Mental workout routines you can do everywhere • How to visualize your success • How to cross the finish line with smile • How to choose the the right race according to your approach Luca Riva is finisher of 100km race and few marathons. Focus it and cross the finish line satisfied! Click ...

Conventional wisdom about running is passed down like folklore (and sometimes contradicts itself). In Running Smart, Mariska van Sprundel, a science journalist and recreational runner who has had her fair share of injuries, sets out to explore the science behind such claims.

Are you running and want to step up your training? You've set a goal and want keep pushing forward while running? Or you would finally like to start running, because you feel that more exercise could do your body and soul some good? With the hypnosis program "Get Running! Running Motivation by Hypnosis", you've got a training partner at your side, ready to support you. No matter whether you're a beginner or a passionate runner, hypnotherapist Kim Fleckenstein will provide you with the motivation you need to reach your running goals with this sports hypnosis.

Many runners dream about completing a marathon. It's the pinnacle of any runner's ambition to run those 42.195km. Many runners never realize that dream, but with this guide you can give yourself a fighting chance in running's ultimate endurance test. Even if you don't want to complete a marathon, this book is packed full of handy hints and tips to take your running to another level.

For Gil, getting an education at a Division I university was merely the byproduct of racing cross country at the next level. His life is thrown into chaos when he meets a girl, the irresistible and quirky Autumn. To complicate things further, Coach Wilson recruits the swift-footed Nicodemus upending the team’s speed hierarchy. Gil must find a way to stay afloat academically while balancing his running with the competing forces of romance and rivalry.

This book is the result of 20 years of running, racing, and qualifying for the Boston Marathon as an average amateur athlete. In MarathonBQ, I share the accumulated knowledge of training and qualifying for Boston along with a simple training plan to get you there.

Are you looking for a quick and easy method to become a long-distance runner? Do you want to be able to complete a 5k, 10k, half-marathon, full-marathon, and 50k ultramarathon? Do you want to significantly increase your endurance and improve your health? Whether you are a novice runner looking to finish your first 5k and half-marathon, or an experienced runner preparing to run a marathon or ultramarathon, My Long-Distance Running Journey: 101 Long-Distance Running Tips to Pave the Way is a book that will guide you across any finish line.

Susan and Carlos were unlikely friends. She was a young, overweight college professor and a bit of a trainwreck - juggling a divorce, a pack-a-day habit, and hiding empty boxes of wine under her bed. He was her boss, an Ironman triathlete, with life figured out. She was a whiner, he was a hard-ass. He had his shit together, she most assuredly did not. Trash-talking workouts, breakdowns, a devastating diagnosis - this heartwarming story of training buddies reveals a deep and abiding friendship that traversed life, sport, and everything in between.