Running Sports

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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.

A warm early spring morning on a quiet country road following the banks of a meandering river with the sun shimmering on the surface. The only sounds are my footfalls on the pavement and the singing of birds who watch my progress from electric wires above. The sun is over my right shoulder. I can feel its warmth on my back. I love to run. I feel vibrant and alive when I’m out on mornings like this, enjoying the blue sky overhead and the fragrant smells of budding trees and flowers. I love to push myself to the limits of endurance and speed. When I tire, to distract myself I daydream of ...

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 ...

When journalist Robert Andrew Powell finished his first marathon, he cried, cradled in his father’s arms. Long distance runners understand where those tears come from, even if there are others who will never understand what drives someone to run 26.2 consecutive miles in a grueling mental and physical test. Powell’s emotional reaction to completing the race wasn’t just about the run, though. It was also about the joy and relief of coming back up after hitting rock bottom.

It is summer; the hay and silage have not yet been made on John Connell’s farm, so he has time to indulge his other great passion: running. John sets off on a marathon run of 42.2 kilometres through his native Longford, the scene of his award-winning The Cow Book. As he runs across woodlands, fields and tiny roads, he tells the story of his life and contemplates Ireland’s history, old and new. He also remembers other great runs he has done, from Australia to Canada, and tells the stories of some of his running heroes, such as Haile Gebrselassie.

A collection of running articles that share a positive theme.

Marathon Man is an uplifting story of an extraordinary achievement - all the more inspiring given that the author was an inexperienced long-distance runner and only 20 when embarking on his mission to run 35 marathons in 35 consecutive days.

Emilia Cruz has a crush on her best friend, Drake Johnson. They’ve been friends for over fifteen years, and through that time, Emilia always struggled to find a way to explain how she truly felt about Drake, until she learns that she might lose a chance to express her feelings for him when he takes a job in London. To keep Drake in her life, she challenges him to a race. If she wins, he stays, if he wins, he leaves. With the rules set, can she win the race for her chance at love? Running for Love is a short interracial romance story. It is only 2,800 words.

Becoming a Sustainable Runner is not just another running guide on developing the physical attributes to run faster or longer. What it will help you achieve is a newfound purpose that merges your passion for running with your concern for your health, your community, and the environment. It weaves together concepts of internal and external sustainability in a way that will help you run, think, and act in a way that is in line with your values.

Sharing stories of his own mental and physical health challenges and the way running—both alone and with track buddies—lifted him up, All You Need is Rhythm and Grit includes advice on gear, running routes, pacing, good beats, and the will to start . . . and keep going. Cory believes you don't have to be a tall and slim superhuman to run and feel good doing it! For anyone who thinks running isn't for them, here is a vibrant and inclusive guide to one of the most egalitarian sports for people of all genders, all bodies, all identities, and every class and color.

Correr Pasión Y Locura son palabras que definen el estilo de vida de millones de seres humanos en el mundo, quienes por la mañana, tarde o noche, se regalan un tiempo para practicar el deporte que más los apasiona.

En este audio libro conocerás los beneficios de correr y podrás iniciar esta actividad o mejorar tu rendimiento, si ya eres un corredor con experiencia, ya que contiene programas de entrenamiento de 5, 10 y 21 kilómetro así como también para maratones.

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.

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.

At the age of 22, Ben Davis weighed over 360 pounds. Depressed, addicted to food, and morbidly obese, he thought he’d lost all hope. But after a Christmas Eve conversation with his grandmother, Ben promised himself that he would finally take control of his life.

Jackson and Victoria are now married! Read all about their spicy honeymoon night in this short story! Note, this short story could be read as a standalone or in continuation with The Cheerleader and her Running Back.

Running your first marathon can seem like an impossible goal. But the truth is...it’s not. Yes, it’s an enormous accomplishment, and it will change your life for the better. But the fact is anyone can run a marathon. And that includes you! Whether you are ready to run your first marathon, or someone looking to begin training, The Basic Marathon Guide is an audiobook that will simplify the process and guide you across the finish line.

Keira D’Amato was an all-American runner who used to chase success. But after being injured in her early twenties, she assumed her running career was over, and settled into life as a military spouse and mother of two young children. In her early thirties, she found herself overweight, out of shape, and battling postpartum depression. She knew that improving her fitness would make her feel better, and told herself to just get out and run ninety seconds, down her street and back.

When journalist Brett Popplewell first heard about Dag Aabye, an aging former stuntman who lived alone inside a school bus on a mountain, running day and night through blizzards and heat waves, he was intrigued and bewildered. Captivated by the seemingly implausible tale of a wild super-athlete aging more slowly than the rest of us, he was determined to meet the apocryphal white-haired man who was pushing the boundaries of the human mind and body beyond what anyone could dream was possible.

Raven Kraft has changed the lives of thousands who have run with him - many of them hundreds of times. From all 50 states and dozens of countries, across all age groups and backgrounds, they come to run with Raven, and in the process find friendship, inspiration - and a nickname. Among them is author Laura Lee "White Lightning" Huttenbach, who has logged over 1,000 miles of Raven Runs. Here she explores the stories of dozens of others about why they started running with Raven - and why they keep coming back.