Running Sports

When runners aren't running, they are talking about running, planning their next run, shopping for running. This book contains stories from runners, telling their stories to other runners about. running - how it has changed their lives, their bodies, and their spirits. Runners will love these inspirational stories of fellow runners challenging themselves, recovering from injuries, and staying motivated.

On July 19, 1924, Eric Liddell was on top of the world. He was the most famous Briton at the time, having just won the gold in the Olympic 400-meter race. The story of that race - and the one he didn't run - was told in the popular movie classic Chariots of Fire. But what most of us don't know is what became of Eric Liddell in the years after the credits rolled. As the storm clouds of World War II rolled in, Liddell's strength of character led him to choose an uncertain future in China during World War II to continue helping the Chinese.

For decades, T. J. Bryan devoted herself to her profession, rising upward constantly. Suddenly, after reaching the pinnacle of her career, she was pushed from her lofty position. To save herself from despair, she, at age 64, impulsively decided to become a distance runner. Up to this point, her only athletic success revolved around aerobics classes when she was in her 40s and early 50s.

In this powerful memoir, Tony reveals how he summoned the courage to "run with purpose" during the times when racial tensions ran high as he grew from a boy trapped by the racial divide in Birmingham, Alabama, into a successful man and football hero. Inspirational and uplifting, Touchdown Tony is not only a behind-the-scenes look at a great football player's life and career; it is also a story of redemption and one man's hope to change the future.

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.

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.

Are you worried about making and breaking yet another New Year's resolution related to your health and fitness? Or will this year be the year where you finally stick to your diet, persevere with the gym and get the body of your dreams? Who are you kidding? Well what if I told you there was a more effective way of finding balance and achieving health and fitness goals that doesn't rely on that all or nothing approach.

Ob Sie blutiger Anfänger sind und sich schon seit längerer Zeit vorgenommen haben, mit dem Laufen zu beginnen, oder nach einer längeren Pause nun wieder einsteigen möchten - mit diesem Ratgeber möchte ich Ihnen mittels der nötigen Motivation und Information den Startschuss zu Ihrem Lauftraining geben.

I bet you have a friend who loves to run obstacle course races. Maybe they have even tried to get you to join them at some point. If so, where do you begin? Hit the Trails is a complete guide to anyone looking to join their first obstacle course race. In this audio, you'll find information on signing up, what to expect on the course, what types of clothing and gear you'll want to invest in, and training techniques to help prepare you for your first race. What are you waiting for? Purchase your copy today, and I'll see you on the course!

Zen Track Rambling came about quite by chance: First, as a joyful account to capture the feelings I experienced during my long runs; and secondly, as a means to relieve the pain, depression, and general helplessness I felt during a long-term injury. My running journey has led me to extreme highs, but has also plunged me, bipolar-like, into the depths of depression.

Wenn man an einen Marathon denkt, dann hat man gleich die Bilder von den großen Veranstaltungen in New York, Chicago, London oder Berlin im Kopf, bei denen mehrere Tausend Teilnehmer durch die Straßen dieser Metropolen laufen und noch mehr Zuschauer am Rand der Strecke stehen und mit Plakaten und Anfeuerungsrufen versuchen, die Läufer zu motivieren und sie bei ihrem Vorhaben zu unterstützen. Was muss das für ein Gefühl sein, Teil dieser Läufer zu sein und von den Zuschauern lautstark angefeuert zu werden?

Nearly every human on the planet learns to walk as a toddler and run shortly thereafter. Many go on to run recreationally or even competitively, but never learn to fully utilize their bodies' potential. Kevin Everett provides a path to create more mindful and purposeful walking, running, and ultimately moving throughout life toward personal health empowerment.

Small-town beauty queen Jenny Fillmore is a survivor. In the wake of having been kidnapped by a madman, she's managed to put her life back together, complete with a successful career and a serious boyfriend. But, when her first love returns and hires her as his real estate agent, old wounds are torn open, making Jenny question whether or not she has the life she wants. It turns out broken hearts don't heal so easily and old desires don't always fade with time.

All his life, Max Lerner has watched from the stands as the heroes and villains of professional wrestling do battle in the ring. Max happens upon the hand-painted sign outside Barry’s Flea Market: Live Pro Wrestling Tuesdays. His passion drives him to step out from the crowd and step through the ropes to experience the world of pro-wrestling for himself. Now, he just needs to figure out who to be.

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.

After Deborah's success at the Ironman, she needed another challenge. However, what could she do next? A drunken conversation in a pub resulted in her signing up to an Ultra Marathon.

Lass uns zusammen mal "anders" Joggen gehen! Dich erwartet eine spannende und authentische Joggingrunde voller Inspirationen. Ich zeige dir, dass die Auseinandersetzungen mit den eigenen Gedanken beim Joggen sehr inspirierend sein können. Du wirst in nachdenkliche Momente mit Tiefgang versinken und Du erhältst Einblicke in die Welt Deiner persönlichen Stärken. Lasse Dich inspirieren, dein unbekanntes Umfeld besser wahrzunehmen. Daraus erreichst Du ein Stück Frieden mit Dir selbst und viele Entscheidungen für Dein Leben werden Dir wesentlich leichter fallen.

Chasing the Dragon: Running to Get High is a collection of diatribes, training tips, and off-color wisdom, all processing the running life and how to get the biggest (legal) highs from your life and your runs. The author taps into his personal experience with running and addiction to look at questions such as why recovering addicts turn to running and the nature of positive addictions.

Is now the time for you to start running? In a comedic and self-deprecating approach, Lessons from Running will help show you how to start and keep you motivated to keep running. If you are a new or beginner runner, this book will help you choose the right shoes and clothes, as well help you set goals for better success.

The ultimate guide to injury-free running and racing, from renowned sports medicine specialist Vijay Vad with training schedules designed by coach and 2-time NYC Marathon Champion Tom Fleming Whether you’re learning to run, trying to lower your Personal Record, recovering from injury, or just getting in shape, The New Rules of Running will make you a faster, healthier runner.