Track & Field

Welcome to Japan, the most running-obsessed nation on earth, where: a long-distance relay race is the country's biggest annual sporting event; companies sponsor their own running teams, paying the athletes like employees; and marathon monks run a...

Half Marathon: A Complete Training Guide for Women is a must-have for adult women of any age at any fitness level who want to train for a half marathon. Using Jeff Galloway's proven Run Walk Run (R) method, this book offers a step-by-step program for...

'Lays bare the realities of a sporting career' Lord Sebastian Coe 'Gripping, revealing and honest' Steve Cram OBE 'A gripping read ... Iwan runs and runs and runs, and arrives at himself' Jeremy Vine Running has been Iwan Thomas’s life. He put...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781491041161Author Jago HolmesFormat PaperbackPage Count 186Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpace

The autobiography of the fastest man of all time and a superstar whose talent and charisma have made him one of the most famous people on the planet. Whether you know Athletics or not, and even whether you know sport or not, chances are you...

The Round: In Bob Graham's Footsteps by Steve Chilton is not only a history of the Bob Graham Round, but also an exploration of the what, why and how of this classic fell endurance challenge. After covering the genesis of the Bob Graham Round in detail,...

The ultimate stretching guide, designed to help runners of all abilities run further, avoid injuries and achieve better times. Stretching is an incredibly important aspect of running and yet it is frequently overlooked or poorly executed. This book...

Most books on running form revolve around the premise that there is an ideal form all runners should try to achieve. These books explain how that form should look and how runners can work to emulate it as closely as possible. Research and experience...

Every year, roughly 2 million people participate in marathons and half marathons in the United States, and, no matter what level they are, every one of these runners has likely hit"The Wall," running out of muscle fuel in the final miles and slowing down...

This updated and revised version includes the latest tips, advice, and motivation from the pros to keep runners going all year long. With space for recording daily routes, mileage, times, and notes - as well as weekly doses of information on training,...

Redemption: From Iron Bars to Ironman is the fascinating, frightening and inspirational autobiography of former career criminal, now world-record holder and endurance athlete John McAvoy. Born into a notorious London crime family, his uncle Micky was one...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781619617285Author Ben BergeronFormat PaperbackPage Count 202Imprint Lioncrest PublishingPublisher Lioncrest Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999765873Author Anna McNuffFormat PaperbackPage Count 540Imprint Anna McNuffPublisher Anna McNuffWeight(grams) 821gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 30mm

The popularity of the marathon and half marathon continues unabated. Up and down the country people are signing up in their thousands, many to raise money for their favourite charity, others simply as a means of getting fit. Whatever the motive, they...

WINNER OF THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARD FOR NEW WRITER OF THE YEAR'Lyrical and passionate ... a celebration of the human spirit and what it can achieve' ObserverTwo hours to cover twenty-six miles and 385 yards. An exceptional feat of speed, mental...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789766375188Author Valerie WintFormat PaperbackPage Count 166Imprint Ian Randle Publishers,JamaicaPublisher Ian Randle Publishers,Jamaica

In 1986, the legendary fell runner Joss Naylor completed a continuous circuit of all 214 Wainwright fells in the Lake District, covering a staggering distance of over 300 miles - plus many thousands of metres of ascent - in only seven days and one hour...

It's normal for a daily run to become somewhat of a chore. Finding out how to get out of the rut can be a challenge. Luckily, The Happy Runner has the answers for you. Authors David and Megan Roche believe you can't reach your running potential without...

The Sunday Times bestseller with all the strategies you need to prevent pain and fuel your body to its fullest health potential. 'James is incredible - he has played a huge role in helping me manage my fitness and recover from...

As contributing editor of the US edition of Runners' World and best-selling author, Hal Higdon has helped countless runners achieve their distance goals. Now, he's created the definitive guide on today's most popular distance, the 13.1-mile, half...

'Running with Karnazes is like setting up one's easel next to Monet or Picasso.' The New York TimesIn his follow-up to the bestselling Ultramarathon Man, Dean Karnazes is back with more mind-blowing tales of how he pushes his mind and body to limits...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780738234687Author Matt FitzgeraldFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Da Capo Press IncPublisher Hachette BooksWeight(grams) 490gDimensions(mm) 232mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838169138Author Paul KilgannonFormat PaperbackPage Count 250Imprint Book Hub PublishingPublisher Book Hub Publishing

In this completely revised and expanded edition of the must-have runner's reference book Bob Glover and Shelly-Ann Florence Glover outline everything you need to train successfully. From the official training program for the New York City Marathon to...

Dead Man Running: One Man's Story of Running to Stay Alive is the inspirational story of Kevin Webber. Diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer in 2014 and given just two years to live, Kevin started a brutal regime of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. He...

On 4 August 2012 Jessica Ennis kicked off what some described as the greatest night in British sporting history. For her it was the end of a long, winding, and sometimes harrowing road.Hers is an inspiring tale of following your dreams no matter what...

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR The definitive biography of one of the greatest, most extraordinary runners and Olympic heroes of all time, from the author of...

Shortlisted for the 2015 Thwaites Wainwright prize for nature writing Richard Askwith wanted more. Not convinced running had to be all about pounding pavements, buying fancy kit and racking up extreme challenges, he looked for ways to liberate himself...

The free, weekly, 5k timed running and walking events known as parkrun are now a global phenomenon, operating in 23 countries worldwide. Within the community of participants are enthusiasts who have created a parkrun sub-culture of challenges, loved...

Whether you're training for your first 6-mile run or preparing for your latest marathon, this sports nutrition guide will help you achieve your running goals!Get ready to power your runs with delicious recipes brought to you by Olympian Emma Coburn...

As the best-selling guide in the sport, Training Young Distance Runners has helped countless runners achieve their best times, avoid injuries, and improve their performance progressively from season to season. Updated, expanded, and enhanced, this new...

"Harry Edward was a hugely talented athlete and an extraordinary man who fought all his life for justice and fairness in the face of repeated prejudice. His story is as powerful today as it was when he lived it and I urge everyone to read this book...

Why would someone pull the plug on a Premier League match? What prompts an athlete to search for sponsorship on eBay?How can the decision of a drinks brand CEO make or break an entire sport?Why would a sprinter think they can't afford not to dope?Sport...

This newest addition to the heralded "Runner's World" series offers runners up-to-date nutrition advice based on the latest science. Runners have different nutrition and recovery needs than other endurance athletes. Yet until now, they've had no...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780767928229Author Brad HudsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 397gDimensions(mm) 230mm *...

Get ready to run the race of your life Marathons in the U.S. have seen record increases in participation during the past few years. Running a Marathon For Dummies helps aspiring marathon runners prepare to successfully complete their first race, and...

Lore of Running gives you incomparable detail on physiology, training, racing, injuries, world-class athletes, and races.Author Tim Noakes blends the expertise of a physician and research scientist with the passion of a dedicated runner to answer the...

Peak District Trail Running is a comprehensive guide to off-road running in the Peak District National Park. With 22 runs, from 5km to 28km in length, this book is suitable for runners of all abilities. Runners are spoilt by the variety of terrain on...

Trail and Mountain Running is a practical guide for runners designed to help those who are already running off road and wanting to improve their performance, to try longer or rougher terrain with confidence, and those who simply want to venture from...

The Looniness of the Long Distance Runner is one comparatively unfit 39-year old Londoner's humorous account of his attempt to run the New York marathon from scratch. (He chose the pre-Thanksgiving race in the Big Apple to avoid adding to his ordeal by...