Running Sports

If you want to learn how to be a lot healthier than you are now, you will find all the information you need to change your life in this easy-to-listen-to pause-resister. In this book, you will learn how to switch over to a breakthrough plant-based diet; how to cleanse your body with our special detox diet; how to put together 30 special plant-based recipes; how to stay on a plant-based diet for health and weight loss; and more.

No hay imposibles para aquel que está dispuesto a darlo todo por un sueño. Así nos lo demuestra el ultrafondista Sergio Turull en este libro de superación, donde narra uno de sus mayores retos deportivos, correr 121 kilómetros por una buena causa. A través de esta exigente aventura, el autor nos cuenta cómo empezó a correr en 2012, tras mantener una conversación con un hombre que le cambió la vida.

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.

Campiona del món d’ultratrails i esportista compromesa, Núria Picas reflexiona amb serenor sobre els últims èxits però també els fracassos que ha hagut d’afrontar en els darrers quatre anys, i ens ho narra en aquest audiollibre. Quan una està acostumada a guanyar, el perdre i les dificultats que se’n deriven esdevenen un gran repte. I ella l’ha superat i n’ha tret un creixement profund i ferm.

You’re stressed, tired of answering the beeps on your phone and computer. Your kids get too much screen time. You don’t know where your next meal was grown or raised. One of the best forms of therapy is simple: Get out and stay out - as often and for as long as you can. In Both Feet on the Ground, Marshall Ulrich champions “disconnecting to reconnect”, urging you to spend time unplugged, eat food whose origins you understand, and push yourself to try something bold and personally compelling.

Salir a correr por primera vez puede convertirse en la novedad más recordada de tu vida, como la primera vez que te pusiste unos zapatos nuevos, o un experimento que jamás quieras volver a probar. La diferencia estriba en si el día que estrenaste aquellos zapatos te rozaron y te marcaron, con un dolor terrible, o si aquella tarde triunfaste con ellos. Y como los zapatos, caminar, no viene con libro de instrucciones. Aprendes, lo memorizas y ya no lo olvidas. Luego te atreves a correr, o te obligan.

Donna Deegan was only months from realizing her dream of launching the nation's first national breast cancer marathon when she was diagnosed with the disease for the third time. While still committed to the race, Deegan began searching for answers beyond the conventional. As she opened one door, it led to the next. What started as a quest for a cure became a physical and spiritual rebirth. Deegan takes us along on her journey with great candor and humor.

El corredor que llevamos dentro desentraña estas y otras preguntas. Este libro no trata de cómo llegar primero o de cómo correr un maratón; más bien explora cómo el simple acto de poner un pie después de otro, a cierto ritmo, desarrolla nuestra creatividad. El autor propone cambios básicos de estilo de vida basándose en las últimas investigaciones científicas y en los efectos que esta actividad produce a nivel hormonal y neurológico.

Este não é um livro sobre corrida, embora se passe entre treinos e competições. É sobre gente. Na verdade, um tipo muito especial de gente. O esporte é o pano de fundo, mas o que está em jogo é muito mais do que isso. São histórias de competição, superação e camaradagem. Em outubro de 2006, o empresário Amílcar Lopes Jr., o Portuga, realizou um feito memorável ao completar a Maratona de Chicago em 2 horas 43 minutos e 50 segundos. A marca, extraordinária para um amador, fez dele uma espécie de lenda no circuito dos corredores de rua de São Paulo.

The right time to start running is right now. With our tips compiled in this book will help you make the first start as a beginner. The most important thing is not to overwhelm yourself. The best part is this sport does not cost much and is fun. The title may sound strange to a large part of the runners, but I always get similar questions personally by mail. I give suggestions that help to start running even if you consider yourself unsportsmanlike. Who or what is unsportsmanlike? I think everyone here has its definition.

Discover your dreams and take them from inception to a flourishing finish. Whether you’re competing in an actual race or navigating the marathon of life, developing a strong mental game is vital for your success. In this inspiring audiobook, the author uses examples from her running experience and relating them to success principles that you can apply to any area of your life.

Få et unikt indblik i, hvad der får mennesker til at løbe i dagevis i ufremkommelige bjergområder, 100 km på et stadium eller 5.649 gange rundt om en boligblok i New York. Hvor det tidligere var en præstation af de helt store at løbe et maraton, stiger ultraløbet i dag eksplosivt i popularitet. Ultraløb er alt over maratonnets 42 km og kræver en helt særlig form for motivation, styrke og udholdenhed - både fysisk og mentalt. Der er i dag stort set ingen grænser for sværhedsgraden. Der er traditionelt færre kvinder end mænd, der løber ultraløb, men antallet er stigende.

Growing up in poverty in Limpopo, Caster’s early experiences at school are marked by many ups and downs: while her friends and family accept her for who she is, she is constantly bullied for her appearance. But she discovers soccer and immerses herself in the game - even making the boys’ team. It is only after she enrols at the University of Pretoria that her life changes completely.

Doug became an accidental runner in his early 20s, mostly as a way to cope with work and stress. In all the vicissitudes of life - marriage, divorce, career successes and failures, family health crises - running emerges as a constant companion and source of joy. What starts out as a way to just stay in shape becomes a path to an inner life and a guiding light through life’s complications, told through the lens of a lifelong learner.

Whether you are looking to prepare for your first mud run/obstacle course race (OCR) or you simply want to improve your skills so you can compete on a more serious level, the information in this audiobook will help you do just that. You’ll discover the main parts of every mud run that you should specifically train for and a list of recommended workouts that will transform you into a successful racer and competitor.

Nella prefazione a questo audiolibro, Giacomo Poretti sostiene che ai tempi dei nostri antenati si sapeva già molto del nostro degrado fisico e mentale. Gli australopitechi "intorno ai 20 anni facevano le gare con i giaguari, e spesso li battevano, arrivati ai 40 dopo 200 metri di corsa si fermavano per una birretta, a 60 anni, se ci arrivavi, ringraziavi il dio del Sole e al massimo giocavi a scopone, te ne stavi rintanato nella tua bella grotta perché se per caso incontravi un giaguaro non riuscivi a fare 3 passi di corsa e finivi sbranato.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Columnist and running enthusiast Alex Hutchinson attempts to discover the secret behind the performance of the most successful endurance athletes. Based on scientific experiments and personal experiences, he shows you how you too can stretch the limits of your mind and body.

Born sighted, "blind" Dave Heeley showed athletic promise from an early age, smashing his town's 1500-metre track record aged just 11 years old. However, a devastating diagnosis shattered his sporting dreams, and he hastily gave up on sporting activity. From Light to Dark charts Dave's story and how he rediscovered his boyhood talent for running and went on to undertake some of the world's toughest challenges, including 10 marathons in 10 days and the 2015 Marathon des Sables, dubbed the "toughest footrace on Earth".

Long Run Hacks dives into the reasons we feel mentally and physically unmotivated to complete our required training mileage. The action steps at the end of each chapter give you a summarized takeaway solution to motivate and help get you through your long runs. Make the most of your long-distance training efforts, and listen to the tips offered in this audio guide.

The inspiring story of Ben Smith – who ran 401 marathons in 401 days with minimal support, to raise money for Stonewall and Kidscape. On 1 September 2015, Ben Smith set out from Bristol. Over the next 401 days, he would burn an estimated 2.4 million calories; run with almost 10,000 people; inspire almost 600 first-time marathon runners and visit 101 schools. He would also raise in excess of £325,000 for charity.