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Shave minutes off your time using the latest in science-based training for serious runners. Advanced Marathoning has all the information you need to train smarter, remain injury free, and arrive on the start line ready to run the marathon of your life.
Including marathon-pace runs and tempo runs, Advanced Marathoning provides only the most effective methods of training.... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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Great athletes make difficult moves look effortless with a combination of skill, strength, and balance. Traditional conditioning builds a fitness base, but modern sports training takes into account athletic movement patterns. Athletic Body in Balance is the first guide of its kind to show you how to train for smooth, fluid movement and prevent muscle imbalances, mobility restrictions, st... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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by David Holt ~
Training advice for your first half-marathon or for your fastest half-marathon. 71 minute half-marathon runner brings you all the advice you'll need from easy beginning to get you to 20 miles per week, to a graduated program for your half marathon. Includes cross training, stretching, motivation and speed tables to find your ideal running pace for effective trainin... [click here for more] |
David Holt |
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Bigger Faster Stronger is now bigger and better than ever! This second edition presents the most popular strength training system for today’s high school and college athletes. Establish the solid foundation you need to compete successfully and advance your athletic career.
With the second edition of Bigger Faster Stronger, a program that has led teams to over 320 hig... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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The True Story of the 1928 Coast-to-Coast Run Across America
A riveting account of an incredible 3,423-mile foot race across America-the Great Foot Race of 1928-and C.C. Pyle, the legendary sports promoter who masterminded the event
A year before the Great Depression, endurance fads were all the rage. From dance marathons to flagpole sitting, everyone was looking for a chance to... [click here for more] |
Rodale |
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Dedication, passion, obsession—for serious endurance athletes, coaches, duathletes, and triathletes, the quest for improvement never ends. Knowing they can shave time from the previous performance, they seek out the latest in research and training techniques. In Championship Triathlon Training, renowned experts George Dallam and Steven Jonas provide you with the same advance... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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In a state famous for spectacular outdoor attractions, you and your family can hike in the mountains, witness a crane migration, soak in a hot springs, take a balloon trip across the Rockies, and much, much more. From inexpensive to free, here are just a few of the outings that await you: Pawnee National Grassland, fly-fishing, wild butterflies, and hiking a Fourteener. ... [click here for more] |
Fulcrum Publishing |
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Conditioning for Marathon Runners and Endurance Athletes enables marathon runners and athletes to understand the conditioning process, which is essential if they are to maximize their performance results, and also reduce the possibility of injury, which is of considerable importance given the repetitive nature of the events. Covers suppling, core-stability training, circuits an... [click here for more] |
Crowood Press Ltd |
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Get in the best shape of your running career with the scientifically based training in Daniels’ Running Formula. In the book that Runner’s World magazine called “the best training book,” premier running coach Jack Daniels provides you with his proven VDOT formula to guide you through training at exactly the right intensity to become a faster, stronge... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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Finally, a research-based book that covers all facets of optimizing the development of muscle and strength. Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength is a comprehensive training guide and reference that provides definitions of key terms and concepts, evaluations of equipment options—including the top innovations, explanations of the role and importance of each muscle group, of the best ex... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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Find your endurance advantage in the foods you eat. Endurance Sports Nutrition will help you select the best foods, fluids, and supplements to train longer, recover more quickly, avoid injuries, and achieve your performance goals in any endurance endeavor. Sports dietitian and former elite runner Suzanne Girard Eberle provides a proven fueling program that addresses the unique nee... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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This is the first book of its kind to reveal the link between physical fitness and psychological well-being. Dr. Larry Leith, renowned exercise scientist, shares with the reader how exercise can fight depression, ease stress, and brighten one's mood. The book includes many practical strategies designed to improve the reader's enjoyment of and adherence to an exercise program. ... [click here for more] |
Fitness Infomation Technology |
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When your feet hit the trail, asphalt, or ball court, they take a beating with every step. Don't wait until foot pain cramps your spped, strength, and style--learn the basics and finer points of foot care now. Foot expert and ultrarunner John Vonhof discredits the conventional wisdom of "no pain, no gain," teaching instead how the interplay of anatomy, biomechanics, and footwear c... [click here for more] |
Wilderness Press |
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The Second Edition of Foundations of Exercise Psychology presents an expanded summary of the information to date on the psychology of exercise and offers lucid suggestions for practice and future research. The contents of the book go well beyond past texts in the field and include some innovative and thought provoking chapters on little discussed topics in exercise psychology such as the meaning o... [click here for more] |
Fitness Infomation Technology |
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The Ironman Triathlon is a complex event and if you are training for your first attempt or just considering the possibility of taking on the challenge of the Ironman, you are sure to have many questions about what really goes on and what to expect in the course of your journey. "Ironstruck? 500 Ironman Triathlon Questions... [click here for more] |
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Elite runners have long relied on technology to analyze performance, maximize training, and challenge the competitive boundaries of the sport. Serious runners long sought the same advantages only to be confronted with a costly and complicated process.
Not any longer. The Runner's Edge takes you inside tech-based training, from the assortment of speed and distance devices available... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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Donate $5 to ReSport Now to Help Preserve Your Training Environment and Our World. The Council for Responsible Sport provides an independent, comprehensive certification for sustainable athletic events. By defining realistic objectives and providing a framework for achieving them, ReSport enables event directors to incorporate environmental responsibility into their events while informing co... [click here for more] |
Council For Responsible Sport |
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Aimed at both athletes involved in competitive middle distance running and their coaches, this invaluable volume, based on the author’s forty years’ experience in athletics, is essential reading for all those who wish to improve their performance. Throughout the book the author adopts a practical coaching approach based on sound principles and on the belief that nothing be lef... [click here for more] |
Crowood Press Ltd |
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Speed, and how it can be increased, is of prime importance in all sport and, in its purest athletic form, speed is synonymous with sprinting.
In this clearly written, well-illustrated and comprehensive book, the author offers practical advice on the many crucial factors that need to be taken into account in order to maximise the sprinter’s performance. Consideration is given t... [click here for more] |
Crowood Press Ltd |
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To become an expert on what this book is all about, simply take a few minutes to read the following...
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You've finally found the ultimate solution to fueling your body with the thousands of calories necessary for Ironman triathlon and ultra-endurance sports - without doing lasting damage to your vital organs, brain cells, sk... [click here for more] |
Ben Greenfield Fitness |
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by Judith Vine Casey ~
What better way to resource a complex subject than with an eBook. And what subject is better suited than the complex (and perplexing) world of back care. Here¹s the big picture at your fingertips¿complete with all your essential treatment and support options, hyperlink connections to important back and pain Web sites, and dynamic links to help you an... [click here for more] |
vine publishing |
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Beginner Triathlete or Novice Ironman? IRONSTRUCK- an inspirational, common sense guide that may be the key to your success in crossing the Ironman finish line. This book is for all those who have been touched by the Ironman challenge. For those from all walks of life and all levels of athletic ability who seek inspiration and common sense advice. --Find what... [click here for more] |
MindsetSports |
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Beginner Triathlete or Novice Ironman? IRONSTRUCK- an inspirational, common sense guide that may be the key to your success in crossing the Ironman finish line. This book is for all those who have been touched by the Ironman challenge. For those from all walks of life and all levels of athletic ability who seek inspiration and common sense advice. --Find what an Ironman diet might include and w... [click here for more] |
Ironstruck |
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The Ironman Triathlon is a complex event and if you are training for your first attempt or just considering the possibility of taking on the challenge of the Ironman, you are sure to have many questions about what really goes on and what to expect in the course of your journey. "Ironstruck? 500 Ironman Triathlon Questions and Answers" is the only book of its type available to the triathletes of... [click here for more] |
Ironstruck |
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The World's best-selling jump rope training guide returns and it's bigger, better, and more complete than ever! In Jump Rope Training, Second Edition, former U.S. wrestling champion Buddy Lee presents his jump rope training system used by over 25 U.S. Olympic teams.
Workouts for a variety of sport skill and fitness components are included, such as endurance, strength and power,... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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The popularity of the marathon and half marathon has increased dramatically in recent years as growing numbers of people have become aware of the life-changing experiences and the health benefits that result from training for, and competing in, a 13.1 - or 26.2 - mile race. Notwithstanding this, marathons and half marathons are extremely testing endurance races and entrants need to be properly ... [click here for more] |
Crowood Press Ltd |
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Jeffrey Horowitz didn’t expect to fall in love with marathoning, but that’s just what happened. He had never run a race, was not on his high school track team, and had never owned a pair of running shoes. Then, in 1985, he went out for a run and it changed his life. Eighteen years later he completed his one-hundredth marathon. This book is Jeff’s story, but it is also the story o... [click here for more] |
Skyhorse Publishing |
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Bart Yasso, an icon of one of the most enduringly popular recreational sports in the United States-and the revered Runner's World Chief Running Officer-offers a touching and humorous memoir about the rewards and challenges of running
Dubbed the "Mayor of Running," Bart Yasso is one of the best-known figures in the sport, but few people know why he started running competitively, how it c... [click here for more] |
Rodale |
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My Training Starts Tomorrow: The Everyman's Guide to Ironfit Swimming, Cycling, & Running is a guide for the everyday triathlete. Offered on its pages are vignettes and advice derived from the author's experience as a Clydesdale triathlete. Mica goes the extra mile by meshing in words of advice beyond swimming, cycling and running-including: purchasing a bike, detailed race repo... [click here for more] |
Pathbinder |
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by Marla Runyan\, Sally Jenkins ~
Millions watched in awe as Marla Runyan ran the 1500 meter event in Sydney. But few know the real story of the woman who was diagnosed with Stargardt's disease at nine years old-and became compelled to achieve what was thought beyond her reach, in the world of athletics as well as in life. With endearing self-deprecation and surprising wit, Marla ... [click here for more] |
Putnam |
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No, Seriously, My Training Starts Tomorrow: The Continuing Everyman's Guide to Ironfit Swimming, Cycling, & Running is the follow-up book to Mica's very successful first book: "My Training Starts Tomorrow" In his second book, bike mixes pain and pleasure, humor and inspiration as he travels to Europe to compete in his second Ironman race in Austria. Come along for the fun ... [click here for more] |
EveryManTri |
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Take the next step toward a stronger, leaner, healthier physique with Nordic Walking for Total Fitness. From selecting equipment to creating your own personalized workout, it is your complete guide to the power of Nordic walking.
In Nordic Walking for Total Fitness, Nordic walking experts Suzanne Nottingham and Alexandra Jurasin show you how to make the most of every w... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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Nutrition for Marathon Running describes how the ‘running body’ works and explains why performance in a marathon is so highly influenced by what a runner eats and drinks.
The special dietary requirements of vegetarians, females, veterans and diabetic runners are all covered and information about running in hot and cold climates. By the end of the book, readers should be ... [click here for more] |
Crowood Press Ltd |
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"After settling into a comfortable pace. I became totally focused on my breathing and the rhythmic movement of my legs pumping the pedals. I asked Monty if we were going faster than last time and he could barely talk; he just nodded his head. To me, the pace felt sluggish, so I picked it up. A few miles later I looked around and I was all alone... Whenever I allowed the pressure of t... [click here for more] |
Bradventures |
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Boasting more than 10 million American practitioners, Pilates has become a popular path to strength and flexibility. Combining her love of Pilates and outdoor sports, Lauri Stricker has penned a user-friendly guide to boost performance, prevent injury, and increase longevity. Following her simple 15-minutes-a-day program, athletes of all abilities will be able to paddle, bike, hike, climb, ski, an... [click here for more] |
Fulcrum Publishing |
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by David S. Silver\, Jerry Buss ~
For every active person sidelined by the pain of arthritis, whether a would-be weekend softball champion or potential marathon runner, rheumatologist Dr. David Silver offers a game plan for getting back in the action. Dr. Silver is the clinical chief of rheumatology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and consultant to a roster of celebrities and athletes.... [click here for more] |
McGraw-Hill |
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Serious athletes in most other sports study and improve their sport-specific skills, but runners can rarely find the tools to help them hone technique. And yet, imagine the impact of improving your stride efficiency even a fraction of a percent per stride. Multiplied by the number of steps you take during a run or race, even the smallest improvement could have a huge impact on your overall perf... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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Experts in their field, the diverse contributors to this comprehensive textbook offer their valuable insights into the complex intersection of sport psychology and injury, citing current research as well as real-life experience. “Since its initial publication in 1993, Psychological Bases of Sport Injuries has been a major reference source for practitioners and graduate students in ... [click here for more] |
Fitness Infomation Technology |
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Run faster and longer with less effort than ever before! Putting in the miles is only one part of the training equation. You can become a much stronger overall runner by improving leg turnover, efficiency, body alignment, muscle balance, and running-specific muscle strength, and by finding your most effective range of motion.
Expert coaches and runners show you how to assess what you ne... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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"Who Else Wants to Completely Eliminate that Frustrating, Nagging and Constantly Repeating Low Back Pain During Running, Cycling or Swimming?"
It all started with a simple every day movement. OK, maybe not all that simple. I bent down to move my couch.
Perhaps I should have asked for help. The best way I can describe the feeling that ... [click here for more] |
Ben Greenfield Fitness |
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What runner doesn't hope to compete in, and complete, a marathon? This 16-week program developed by nine-time New York City Marathon winner Grete Waitz—and used by her to train both amateurs and professionals for the biggest races—can make that dream come true. Written in an efficient and useful style, and featuring more than 50 photos, it discusses base fitness, stretching, proper... [click here for more] |
Skyhorse Publishing |
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Finally the first Runner's World book for beginning runners! The newest addition to the heralded Runner's World series focuses exclusively on the concerns of the tens of thousands of new runners who take up the sport every year.
Recognizing that newcomers to a sport need all the help they can get, Runner's World now devotes an entire book to guiding the beginning runner through those ch... [click here for more] |
Rodale |
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The Best Advice to Get Started, Stay Motivated, Lose Weight, Run Injury-Free, Be Safe, and Train for Any Distance
Now with a fresh design and thoroughly updated information, this nuts-and-bolts guide is designed specifically to address the unique challenges and rewards the sport presents to the fastest growing segment of the market--women runners.
More than 10 millio... [click here for more] |
Rodale |
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Advice from the pros on training for and competing in the four most popular road races--5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon--backed by the authority of the world's leading running magazine, Runner?s World
The number of organized races in the U.S. nearly doubled from 4,500 in 2000 to 8,000 in 2006--and the numbers continue to grow. With the publication of Runner's World Gui... [click here for more] |
Rodale |
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Finally, runners at all levels can improve their race times while training less-with the revolutionary Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST) program
Hailed by the Wall Street Journal and featured twice in six months in cover stories in Runner's World magazine, FIRST's unique training philosophy makes running easier and more accessible, limits overtraining and burno... [click here for more] |
Rodale |
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See what it takes to miximize running strength, speed, and endurance! Running Anatomy will show you how to improve your performance by increasing muscular strength, optimizing the efficiency of your running motion, and minimizing your risk for injury.
Running Anatomy features 50 of the most effective strength exercises for runners, each with clear, step-by-step descrip... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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Tips, techniques, and motivation from The Penguin! The authors of Marathoning for Mortals now show beginning runners how to fit running into their lifestyle easily.
You don't have to run fast or competitively to reap the rewards that running has to offer. What you do need is the courage to start. That is the "Penguin mantra" that has enabled John Bingham - through his best-selling book ... [click here for more] |
Rodale |
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Many middle aged runners face a common problem: the personal challenge and inner rewards that were once powerful motives driving their running program have faded with time. What started as an invigorating ritual that refreshed the body and spirit has become too familiar and oftentimes monotonous.
Running Past 50 was written to remedy this problem and restore the fun and meani... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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Imagine training with the best distance runners and running coaches of our time, learning their favorite and most effective workouts, and discovering their hard-earned secrets to success. With Running Tough you’ll find yourself running side by side with such world-class runners as Bill Rodgers, Libbie Hickman, Frank Shorter, Arthur Lydiard, Ron Clarke, Emil Zatopek, and Adam Gouche... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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A Guide to Mastering the Body-Mind-Spirit Connection for Ultimate Training and Racing. Runners know all too well the physical and mental challenges of their sport. Plodding for miles through inclement weather, rising before dawn to squeeze a daily run into a busy schedule, overcoming minor aches and lethargy that pose a threat to an active lifestyle, these are but a few of the familiar ob... [click here for more] |
Human Kinetics |
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