Running Jogging category: 839 books
There is no Map in Hell
The record-breaking run across the Lake District fells
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2017
In 1986, the legendary fell runner Joss Naylor completed a continuous circuit of all 214 Wainwright fells in the Lake District, covering a staggering distance of over 300 miles - plus many thousands of metres of ascent - in only seven days and one hour.
Those in the know thought that this record...
Boston Marathon
Year-by-Year Stories of the World's Premier Running Event
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2017
From running legend Tom Derderian comes a comprehensive look at one of the most storied and celebrated athletic events in the nation, the Boston Marathon.
For more than 110 years, the race has been regarded as one of the world’s great racing traditions. From the narrow starting line on Main...
Running for Their Lives
The Story of How One Man Ran 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks to Help Cure Leukemia!
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2007
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by Ben Gaetos
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2014
Some people are born to run. For others, their dream is to run. No dream is too big or too small. The journey begins with the first step. It can be a career goal, running a 5k or an ultramarathon.“I Dreamed, I Ran, I Conquered” captures Filipino runner Ben Gaetos’ quest for his goals...
Peak Trail Runner
A Guide to Trail Running in the Peak District National Park
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2013
A guide to trail running in the Peak District Nation Park. A collection of 40 off-road routes that are suitable for runners of all abilities. Each route is described in detail together with an outline route map and height profile.
Running Through the Wall
Personal Encounters With the Ultramarathon
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2014
WHAT’S IT LIKE TO RUN FOR 30, 50, OR 100 MILES?
This book is a great inspiration not only to current ultrarunners, and to marathoners looking for the next challenge—but also to runners of all abilities, who will see that there is nothing you can’t do if you have the desire.
What...
by Vanessa Runs
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2013
Some people run for weight loss, general fitness, or the ability to eat whatever they want. In The Summit Seeker, Vanessa Runs explores trail and ultra running on an emotional, psychological, and spiritual level.Vanessa started running to battle her demons, to heal her deepest wounds, and ultimately,...
Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning
Training for an Ultramarathon, from 50K to 100 Miles and Beyond
Language: English
Release Date: June 18, 2014
Ultramarathons don't leave much room for mistakes. Don't learn the hard way; get a jump on training for an ultramarathon with Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning, a comprehensive guide to running 30 to 100 miles and beyond, written by one of the most experienced athletes in the sport.
Hal...
Zen and the Art of Running
The Path to Making Peace with Your Pace
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2009
All that I am, I am because of my mind. --Paavo Nurmi, Olympic runner with nine gold medals in track & field
All runners strive to get in the "zone," but here they'll learn to enter the ZEN "zone"! By adopting Buddha's mindful approach, you will discover you can run longer, faster, and harder....
My Life on the Run
The Wit, Wisdom, and Insights of a Road Racing Icon
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2009
With My Life on the Run, Bart Yasso--an icon of one of the most enduringly popular recreational sports in the United States--offers a touching and humorous memoir about the rewards and challenges of running. Recounting his adventures in locales like Antarctica, Africa, and Chitwan National Park in...
Feet Don't Fail Me Now
The Rogue's Guide to Running the Marathon
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2013
How to go from couch potato to marathon runner in one year, without losing your cool.
Ben Kaplan has transformed himself from an average guy—and degenerate barfly—into a dedicated runner who qualified for the Boston Marathon. Now, the National Post running columnist shares his strategy...
First Marathons
Personal Encounters With the 26.2-Mile Monster
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2014
“Inspiring reading.” —The Wall Street Journal
“One of the scariest things about running a marathon for the first time isn’t the distance, the muscle pain, the chafing, or the blisters. It’s not knowing what’s going to happen. That’s why this disarmingly honest collection of...
by Jeff Grabosky
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2012
What makes a person undertake a solo and unsupported 3,700 mile run across the United States? For Jeff Grabosky, it begins four years prior to his crossing with a series of tragic events. Jeff prays his way through his darkest days, and the prayers are answered in a remarkable way. Jeff responds to...
by Rob Hadgraft
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2012
British author Rob Hadgraft specialises in biographies of marathon and ultra-distance runners. All are available worldwide as ebooks. His five subjects to date are:1. The Little Wonder: The Untold Story of Alfred Shrubb - World Champion Runner.2. Beer and Brine: The Making of Walter George - Athletics'...