Track & Field

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715229Author Hal KoernerFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

It takes just under 10 seconds to run, but to the winner of Athletics' men's 100 metres goes the accolade of 'The Fastest Man on Earth'. "The Fastest Men on Earth", first published in 1988 as a tie-in to the "Thames Television" series...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715755Author Jay DicharryFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

I dont have time to run. The run will hurt or make me tired. I am too busy to run today. If youre always looking for any excuse to not go running, or put off starting a running regime, this book is for you! Athletes and people who just want to stay fit...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399532597Author Dave KuehlsFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Perigee Books,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 9mm

North Wales Trail Running is a comprehensive guide to off-road running across North Wales, including Snowdonia, Anglesey and into the Llyn Peninsula and the Clwyds. With 20 runs from 4km to 20.4km in length, this book is suitable for runners of all...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715441Author Joe FrielFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

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...

A unique anthology of essays exploring the philosophical wisdom runners contemplate when out for a run. It features writings from some of America's leading philosophers, including Martha Nussbaum, Charles Taliaferro, and J.P. Moreland. A...

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A huge amount of time, planning and preparation goes into creating a world-class sprinter. Sprinting - Training, Techniques and Improving Performance is an essential guide for all athletes at the beginning or development stages of their sprint careers...

In the sporting world, everyone wants to be faster. This book demonstrates how to structure an evidence-based, progressive strength training program that will accelerate you toward your speed goals with maximum power and efficiency. Speed is integral to...

Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy provides a balanced introduction to the knowledge, skills, and clinical abilities that span the profession of athletic training. Students in athletic training, coaching, or other health care fields will find...

Kelly Holmes made history when she brought home double gold in the 2004 Olympics, becoming a national hero. She won Sports Personality of the Year, was given a Damehood, fully backed London's successful 2012 Olympic bid and became a superstar on the red...

'The stories here are vital to our understanding of women's sporting history' GABBY LOGANFrom the tennis court to the boxing ring, the athletics track to the football pitch, the visibility of women in sport has been gathering pace. Women's competitions...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715748Author Matt DixonFormat PaperbackImprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPressWeight(grams) 635gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 178mm * 20mm

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...

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...

Each year, thousands of competitors pit themselves against the elements, extremes of geography and their own psyches to take part in the world's hardest physical challenges. From the cold of the highest peaks to the unforgiving heat of the desert, by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781493073023Author Stephen LaneFormat HardbackPage Count 296Imprint The Lyons PressPublisher Rowman & LittlefieldWeight(grams) 594gDimensions(mm) 230mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838465810Author Tim BeynonFormat PaperbackPage Count 227Imprint Tim Beynon PublishingPublisher Tim Beynon Publishing

Runner's World's The Runner's Brain will show readers how to unlock and capture the miraculous potential of the body's most mysterious and intriguing organ and rewire their minds for a lifetime of athletic success. The book combines cutting-edge brain...

With an exclusive foreword by Usain Bolt, The Fastest Men on Earth tells the fascinating inside stories of the Olympic Men's 100m Champions. It takes just under ten seconds to run, but the results of the Olympic men's 100 metres are etched forever into...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999894016Author Barry. HolmesFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Jake Island LtdPublisher Jake Island Ltd

With his sixtieth birthday looming, Colin Renton decides that it's time to escape office life and focus on achieving some of his unfulfilled goals. He embarks on a year-long adventure that takes him from the busy streets of Edinburgh to the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715434Author Jim VanceFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

70 routes for the off-road runner, these tried and tested paths and tracks cover the whole of Scotland, including the islands. The selected routes come highly recommended by local runners and include many of Scotland's most enjoyable and runnable paths. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715793Author Luke HumphreyFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

An enlightening biography and gripping sports narrative that takes us behind the scenes into the lives of some of the world's most elite runners in Kenya and their coach, Patrick Sang. "I highly recommend this book." -Meb KeflezighiAt a secluded...

RUNNING AWARDS 2019 - TOP BOOK The story of Ben Smith, who decided to run 401 marathons in 401 days. People thought he was mad, until they heard his story, then they began to understand. Having endured years of bullying as a child, Ben tried to take...

At the age of thirty-one, Lucy Fry was pretty certain she knew her limits. And here's how she felt about the component parts of triathlon: swimming - fairly terrifying, especially in open water. Cycling - brilliant when done on a stationary bike,...

Beijing 2008, the 100 metres final: Usain Bolt slows down, beats his chest, metres clear of his nearest rival, his face filled with the euphoria of a young man utterly in thrall to his extraordinary physical talent. It is one of the greatest sporting...

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...

'One of the 20 Best Food Books of the Year' - The Observer 'If you love to run and you love to eat, this is a book for you!' - Dean Karnazes 'This book inspires me inside and out, I want to run, leap, cook and eat. An all-round appetite a rouser.'...

'Most of the serious thinking I have done over the past twenty years has been done while running.' Mark Rowlands has run for most of his life. He has also been a professional philosopher. And for him the two - running and philosophising - are...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646046591Author Joe FrielFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses Press

Sixty-five off-road routes for beginner and experienced trail runners. These tried and tested paths and tracks cover the south-east of England. The routes range in length from 5km to 69km ... and they are all great runs! Selected for their runnability,...

It's a Hill, Get Over It tells the story of fell running from its nineteenth-century origins to the present day. Exponents of the sport through the ages have maintained not only an amateur ethos, but also a wariness of change and public attention. As a...

Revolutionize your running techniques! Learn how to run better and faster, with more energy while avoiding injury. There is a science to running, and now you can learn about it too! Whether you are new to running, or have conquered a few marathons in...