Running Sports

An upcoming book to be published by Penguin Random House.

In Running Ransom Road, Daniloff, many years sober, confronts his past by setting out, over the course of 18 months, to run marathons in the cities where he once lived and wreaked havoc. Competing from Boston to New York, Vermont to Moscow, Daniloff explores the sobering and inspiring effects of running as he traverses the trails of his former self, lined with dark bars, ratty apartments, lost loves, and lost chances.

Plantar fasciitis can be debilitating for months or years. This is due, in part, to the fact that what is actually in pain has (at times) the full body weight of the person on it. Nearly all orthopedic problems can be healed if we learn how to minimize or eliminate pressure on the area that hurts as well as minimize or eliminate strain to the area that hurts.

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.

New York Times reporter Liz Robbins brings the famed New York City Marathon to life, capturing the day's festivities mile by mile. She tells the stories of the determined competitors - from their friendships and rivalries to their adversity and redemption - through the prism of the unforgettable 2007 race. Infused with rich history of the event's legends and its colorful neighborhood characters, A Race Like No Other provides a curbside seat to the first Sunday in November, breathlessly carrying the reader from the start on the Verrazano to the triumphant finish line.

Sharing stories of his own mental and physical health challenges and the way running—both alone and with track buddies—lifted him up, All You Need is Rhythm and Grit includes advice on gear, running routes, pacing, good beats, and the will to start . . . and keep going. Cory believes you don't have to be a tall and slim superhuman to run and feel good doing it! For anyone who thinks running isn't for them, here is a vibrant and inclusive guide to one of the most egalitarian sports for people of all genders, all bodies, all identities, and every class and color.

Laufen war in der Kindheit des Autors nie ein Thema. Doch erst viel später entdeckte er seine Leidenschaft für den Laufsport, der ihn zu faszinierenden Laufveranstaltungen führte. Ob über die Straßen von Köln, die Hafenpromenade in Hamburg, die pulsierenden Wege Berlins oder die legendären Strecken in New York — er hat unvergessliche Momente erlebt. Auch einzigartige Herausforderungen wie Läufe unter Tage und im Trailbereich haben seine Begeisterung für das Laufen noch verstärkt. Von seinen Anfängen bis zum Halbmarathon teilt er seine Erlebnisse und Erfahrungen.

What has your workout journey been missing up to now? Honesty with yourself in an atmosphere free of judgement? The simplicity of only 30-45 minutes a day? With this unique six-month program you can take a truthful look at why your past attempts did not work, and how to make this time work! Starting with a focus on the 30-days, you will have a guide to a wide variety of exercises, a detailed break down of the affected muscle groups, and how to properly increase or decrease the impact. The time to make a real and lasting change is now!

How would you like a fitness and weight-loss plan that's easy to start, fun to do, personal to you, and is guaranteed to give you real fitness results that will change your life forever? What if you could finally achieve long-term weight loss or other fitness goals? What if you could easily implement mindset tricks, small diet tweaks, and quick exercise routines to enhance your whole lifestyle? Imagine making small, simple, positive changes to your lifestyle that will have a huge impact and last forever!

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.

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.

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.

The Tao of Running brings a fresh and unique perspective to the topic of running. It offers listeners multiple ways to significantly deepen, enlighten, and enrich their running experiences.

Running is not just a sport. It reconnects us to our bodies and the places in which we live, breaking down our increasingly structured and demanding lives. It allows us to feel the world beneath our feet, lifts the spirit, allows our minds out to play and helps us to slip away from the demands of the modern world. When Vybarr Cregan-Reid set out to discover why running meant so much to so many, he began a journey which would take him out to tread London’s cobbled streets, climbing to sites that have seen a millennium of hangings, and down the crumbling alleyways of Ruskin's Venice.

Lisa Jackson is a surprising cheerleader for the joys of running. Formerly a committed fitness-phobe, she became a marathon runner at 31 and ran her first 56-mile ultramarathon at the age of 41. Unlike many runners, Lisa's not afraid to finish last. In fact, she's now done so in 25 of the 100-plus marathons she's completed so far.

Women all over the world have changed their bodies, minds, and lives through running! The trouble for most women is that there is so much information out there that even something as simple as running can seem very confusing and overwhelming. Maybe you've "tried" running for weight loss in the past. So you begin to wonder, "could this work for me?" Right now, there are women who have lost 10 pounds or more and transformed how they feel by understanding how to run for weight loss. Don't miss out. Start your transformation today!

Why are so many people drawn to running? Why is running the most common physical activity? What is it about running that empowers so many people? And how can runners harness that power to create a more meaningful life? The Inner Runner addresses these questions and a whole lot more. This book is not about how to get faster or run a marathon; rather, it explores how the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other helps you harness your creative powers.

Running is more than just putting one foot in front of the other at a faster pace. It is a complex interplay of biomechanics, physiology, psychology, and culture. It is a pursuit that spans continents and centuries, from the endurance hunters of our ancient ancestors to the elite athletes of today's ultramarathons. But running is not just a science—it is an art. It is an expression of the human spirit, a celebration of movement, and a connection to the world around us. It is a canvas upon which we paint our goals, our fears, and our triumphs.

From elite marathoner and Olympic hopeful Becky Wade comes the story of her yearlong exploration of diverse global running communities from England to Ethiopia - nine countries, 72 host families, and over 3,500 miles of running - investigating unique cultural approaches to the sport and revealing the secrets to the success of runners all over the world.

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.