Running Sports

There is No Finish introduces the exploding world of the Backyard Ultra. Birthed from the high school musings of Lazarus Lake, renowned for the Barkley Marathons, the running event has spread globally—to over eighty countries— with sky-rocketing numbers. Runners have up to one hour to complete a 4.1-mile lap. At the start of the next hour, again they attempt to complete the same lap. The race keeps going, with no finish, until all except one person gives up. The winner is the last one standing who does one lap more than anyone else.

Every marathon runner’s journey is different. You might have caught the bug after experiencing that adrenaline rush of completing your first 5k; it might be a desire to finally cross something off your bucket list; or, perhaps it was a bit of an absentminded afterthought while watching TV, crisps in hand, and a niggling voice saying ‘maybe I could do that’–it was for Vassos, at least. However far along you are in your journey, How to Run A Marathon shows us that absolutely anyone can take those first steps to defeating the distance.

My Life on the Run chronicles the heatstroke and frostbite, heartache and triumphs he's experienced while competing in more than 1,000 competitive races on all seven continents. With the wit and wisdom of a seasoned insider, Yasso tells runners what they need to know to navigate the logistics of running in an unfamiliar country. He also offers practical guidance, such as 5-K, 10-K, half-marathon, and marathon training schedules, including his innovative technique known as the Yasso 800s for beginner, intermediate, and advanced runners.

The Perfect Medicine takes the listener on a personal journey of discovery and explores the science of exercise and health. It can help listeners change their lives by providing facts about running and sharing inspiring examples of others who have used running to transform their lives.

"Mastering the Art of Distance Running Mentorship" is your passport to the world of coaching excellence and athletic achievement. This comprehensive guide transcends the boundaries of traditional coaching manuals, offering a harmonious blend of expert insights and the heartfelt journey of a lifelong runner turned coach. Within these pages, discover the multifaceted role of a running coach and gain access to the essential principles, strategies, and techniques that fuel success for athletes of every caliber. Tailored for coaches, athletes, and enthusiasts alike, this book explores the ...

An endurance athlete and coach reveals how the marathon transforms the lives of everyone who attempts it - and how it has helped his own family cope with serious adversity.

Running can be done by anyone, but still, there are individuals who don't understand what they're doing, which can result in injuries, fatigue, and other issues along the way. With this guide, however, you'll have the ability to enhance the time you invest in running by discovering what to do and what not to do. Running seems simple, but if you do it a lot or want to achieve certain goals, it will pay off to get educated a little in the beginning.

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.

Professional distance runners Elvin Kibet and Shadrack Kipchirchir grew up in rural Kenyan villages. Though their lives began in poverty, both were driven to reach their full potential, to gain an education, and make a difference. And they would find their way to do just that through the high-pressure world of distance running.

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.

Barwell Hollings presents a series of stories taken from his many years of training and competition as an age group athlete competing in running, triathlon and race walking. You will find words of inspiration and a lot of humor within the pages of this book. The stories are all real and presented from the point of view of an ordinary age group athlete.

Every runner knows pacing is critical. It can be the difference between a PR and a DNF. In On Pace, acclaimed running coach and author Matt Fitzgerald reveals how conventional training and device overdependence keep runners from accessing the full power of pacing. With a mix of fascinating science and compelling stories from every corner of the sport, Fitzgerald shows that pacing is the art of finding your limit—running at a pace to finish the workout or cross the finish line completely out of gas.

The Hybrid Athlete and Mental Toughness Blueprint: 2-in-1 Collection is your all-encompassing guide to physical and mental mastery, fusing strength training, running, and mindset techniques to create resilient, unstoppable athletes.

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 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.

Michael Pollan's How to Change Your Mind meets Christopher McDougall's Born to Run in this immersive, investigative look at the hidden culture of cannabis use among elite athletes (as well as weekend warriors) - and the surprising emerging science behind the elusive, exhilarating "runner's high" they all seek.

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.

If you want a fairy tale ending, listen to Snow White. If you want to know what it’s like to dream big, fail hard, get up again, and feel crushing defeat even as you finally taste victory—UNTETHERED is for you. Four years after his 2018 Trans Canada run crashes and burns, four-time champion ultrarunner Dave Proctor returns with a fierce resolve to conquer 7000+ kilometres, a 30-year-old record and his own personal demons.

For coaches that want to evolve and learn new tricks about coaching cross country, then HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Coaching is the audiobook for you. The author Kyle Daubs is a young coach that started a cooperative, cross country program between two schools. In its four year existence, the boys and girls rose to the top of their conference standings. The author not only brings five years of coaching cross country experience but also brings a youthful approach to the game. Great for first-time coaches, and even older coaches who want to learn a few new tricks.

When barefoot running guru Christopher McDougall takes in a neglected donkey, his aim is to get Sherman back to reasonable health. But Sherman is ill-tempered, obstinate and uncooperative - and it's clear his poor treatment has made him deeply fearful of humans. Chris knows that donkeys need a purpose - they are working pack animals - and so when he learns of the sport of Burro Racing or running with donkeys, he sets out to give Sherman something worth living for.