Running Jogging category: 839 books
In the Long Run
A Father, a Son, and Unintentional Lessons in Happiness
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2011
It's 2008. Jim Axelrod—once among the most watched correspondents on network news and the first television reporter to broadcast from Saddam International Airport in 2003—is covering the final stages of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. He's forty-five years old and thirty pounds...
For the Glory
The Untold and Inspiring Story of Eric Liddell, Hero of Chariots of Fire
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2016
The untold and inspiring story of Eric Liddell, hero of Chariots of Fire, from his Olympic medal to his missionary work in China to his last, brave years in a Japanese work camp during WWII
Many people will remember Eric Liddell as the Olympic gold medalist from the Academy Award winning film...
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'...
El Deporte Mi Pasión
Experiencias de Mi Vida Deportiva
Language: Spanish
Release Date: December 1, 2016
Esta es mi historia puede sonar a telenovela pero no, así es mi vida y de todos los trancazos que me tuve que meter para entender que lo que estaba haciendo no me llevaba al camino del bien y claro ¿Por qué no hacer la primera reflexión de tu vida cuando estas embarazada en el año 2009 a tus...
Today We Die a Little!
The Inimitable Emil Zátopek, the Greatest Olympic Runner of All Time
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2016
For a decade after the Second World War, Emil Zátopek-"the Czech Locomotive"-redefined his sport, pushing back the frontiers of what was considered possible in terms of training, record-setting, and medal winning. He won five Olympic medals, set 18 world records, and went undefeated over...
by Jason Scotts
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2013
Strength Training for Runners is a text written by an author that has more than a vested interest in the welfare of runners. He is a runner himself and is aware of what it takes to keep the body in shape and to prevent any sort of damage to perform optimally. The text is simple as and is well timed...
Marion Jones
The Fastest Woman in the World
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2001
Race for the record!
At the Sydney Games, Marion Jones strove to become the first person ever to win five gold medals in track and field at a single Olympics, making headlines for simply believeing she could do it. Driven to succeed at a very early age, Marion won multiple titiles at the Junior National...
by Luke Humphrey, Keith Hanson
Language: Spanish
Release Date: January 23, 2017
Language: Spanish
Release Date: January 23, 2017
¡Enhorabuena! Tienes en tus manos la guía definitiva para obtener los mejores resultados en el medio maratón. Corredores comprometidos de todo el mundo han establecido nuevos records personales gracias a este programa de entrenamiento. Luke Humphrey y los hermanos Hanson te ofrecen un programa...
Eat and Run
My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2012
“In pursuing the mental side of endurance, Jurek uncovers the most important secrets any runner can learn.”—Amby Burfoot, author of The Runner’s Guide to the Meaning of Life
For nearly two decades, Scott Jurek has been a dominant force—and darling—in the grueling and growing sport...
Why We Run
A Natural History
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2009
In Why We Run, biologist, award-winning nature writer, and ultramarathoner Bernd Heinrich explores a new perspective on human evolution by examining the phenomenon of ultraendurance and makes surprising discoveries about the physical, spiritual -- and primal -- drive to win. At once lyrical and scientific,...
by Christopher McDougall
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2009
The astonishing national bestseller and hugely entertaining story that completely changed the way we run.
An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt?
Isolated by Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons, the blissful Tarahumara Indians have honed the ability to run...
by Galloway Jeff
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2011
If you are thinking about training for a Half-Marathon Jeff Galloway can help you prepare well enjoy the training and grow from the achievement of crossing the finish line. This book is filled with tips on how to stay motivated and eliminate aches and pains and injuries.
Four Months to a Four-Hour Marathon
Everything a Runner Needs to Know About Gear, Diet, Training, Pace, Mind-set, Burnout, Shoes, Fluids, Schedules, Goals, & Race Day, Revised
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 1998
Let Four Months to a Four-Hour Marathon be your personal trainer. Whether you’re a competitive veteran or a recreational beginner, this essential guide will tell you exactly what to eat, what to wear, what to expect, and how to train. When race day arrives, author Dave Kuehls, contributing editor...
Spartan Up!
A Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Peak Performance in Life
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2014
**"A must read for anyone looking to take his performance to the next level, be it in athletics or in life."—Dean Karnazes, author of Ultra Marathon Man
“If there’s anyone out there who has taken extreme to a new level, its Joe De Sena—in adventure racing, in business, and...