Track & Field

It is probably not surprising to learn that the modern craze for running is not new: our species has been running since we were able to stand upright. What may be surprising, however, are the many ways and reasons we have performed this painful,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999765866Author Anna McNuffFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint Anna McNuffPublisher Anna McNuffWeight(grams) 694gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 24mm

After realising his dream of running at least a half marathon on all seven continents before his 70th birthday, Doug Richards travels to new remote locations to up his lifetime total to 24,902 miles, the equivalent of the circumference of the Earth's...

Running is a great way to keep fit, stay healthy, relieve stress and experience new places. The Good Run Guide is your companion to the great running to be found in some of the most scenic locations of England and Wales.Run through the stately grounds of...

During field- and court-based sports, players are continually required to perceive their environment within a match and select and perform the most appropriate action to achieve their immediate goal within that match instance. This ability is commonly...

Running has been many things to Jenny Baker - a space to achieve new things, a way to keep fit and healthy, and a source of friendship and community. She had planned a year of running to celebrate her birthday; instead Jenny was hit with a bombshell...

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 9780578851730Author Carl LewisFormat PaperbackPage Count 142Imprint R. R. BowkerPublisher R. R. BowkerWeight(grams) 354gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 9mm

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Step Up, the ultimate guide to stair running, provides both beginner and ambitious runners with comprehensive ideas and suggestions for training. In addition to theoretical knowledge, it provides exercises and practical tips, all illustrated by photos...

The inspiring stories of Kenyan-born distance runners Shadrack Kipchirchir and Elvin Kibet and their determination to build meaningful lives as American citizens.Professional distance runners Shadrack Kipchirchir and Elvin Kibet grew up in rural Kenyan...

It remains one of the most memorable moments in modern Olympic history. At the 1984 summer games in Los Angeles, a raucous crowd of ninety thousand saw their favorite in the women's 3,000-meter race, Mary Decker, go down. An audience of two billion...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525562573Author Matthew FuttermanFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Anchor BooksPublisher Random House USA Inc

Designed specifically for young people, this manual contains a wide range of progressive practice drills to help them develop their fitness. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustrated and cover the essential technical skills, including:...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780964546516Author C.Baxter KrugerFormat PaperbackPage Count 84Imprint Perichoresis PressPublisher Perichoresis PressWeight(grams) 137gDimensions(mm) 229mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781643137629Author Matt FitzgeraldFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Pegasus BooksPublisher Pegasus BooksWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 137mm *...

Building off of the success of the two previous editions of Run Fast, this revised third edition features new information and expertise from one of the most well-known authorities in running. Hal Higdon teaches runners how to improve their speed,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312695972Author Murray F. WeisenfeldFormat PaperbackImprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838436872Author Torema ThompsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 180Imprint Pura Track PublishingPublisher Pura Track Publishing

High Performance Long Distance Running is a book for serious long-distance runners from 5,000 metres to the marathon. It covers every aspect of the preparation required by an elite-performance athlete and the author argues that absolutely nothing...

This is the official World Athletics (WA) Track & Field book and the most comprehensive guide on track & field currently available. The book outlines the cross-disciplinary aspects of training in detail and presents the information as small training...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780684854557Author John "The Penguin" BinghamFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Prentice Hall & IBDPublisher Prentice Hall (a Pearson Education...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788178793320Author Lokesh ThaniFormat HardbackPage Count 350Imprint Sports PublicationPublisher Sports PublicationDimensions(mm) 292mm * 231mm * 8mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788178790565Author Yograj ThaniFormat HardbackPage Count 1500Imprint Sports PublicationPublisher Sports PublicationDimensions(mm) 292mm * 231mm * 8mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788178790282Author Yograj ThaniFormat HardbackPage Count 730Imprint Sports PublicationPublisher Sports PublicationDimensions(mm) 292mm * 231mm * 8mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781639898039Author Nicolas BaldwinFormat HardbackPage Count 210Imprint States Academic PressPublisher States Academic PressWeight(grams) 730gDimensions(mm)...

Japanese have been fervid long-distance runners for many centuries. Today, on a per capita basis, at least as many Japanese residents complete marathons each year as in the United States or any other country. Marathon Japan is the first comprehensive...

The All-Around was a one-day, ten-event track and field contest of endurance, speed, and strength that was the forerunner to the modern decathlon. Its heyday stretched from the American Civil War to World War I during which its champions were generally...

Triathlon Training: Running is essential reading for runners who want to improve their lap times, athletes who want to incorporate running into a multi-sport programme and anyone considering training for their first triathlon. Practical, effective and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611864809Author Michelle M SikesFormat HardbackPage Count 250Imprint Michigan State University PressPublisher Michigan State University...

Triathlon Training: Cycling is essential reading for cyclists who want to improve their lap time, athletes who want to incorporate cycling into a multi-sport programme and anyone considering training for their first triathlon. Practical, effective and...

Part memoir, part how-to manual, A World Champion's Guide to Running the Beer Miles is for both serious athletes and recreational runners who love to run, enjoy a drink, and like the idea of a challenge.In June, 2015, Lewis Kent was just an ordinary...

Ditch those cushiony running shoes--they're holding you back and hurting your feet! You've heard about barefoot running and how it can reduce injury and allow for better form. Maybe you've even tried it and learned how shedding those heavy, overly-...

Running Injury-Free uses anecdotal examples from Ellis' own patients and experiences in order to discuss injury-prevention, treatment, and recovery. He implements a clinical approach toward treating the most common running-related injuries, as well as...

The Science of Sport: Sprinting examines the scientific principles that underpin the preparation and performance of athletics at all levels, from grassroots to Olympic competition. Drawing on the expertise of some of the world's leading coaches and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781733188739Author Pat MelgaresFormat PaperbackPage Count 322Imprint Soulstice Publishing, LLCPublisher Soulstice Publishing, LLCWeight(grams) 152g

Baby boomer may be slower than they once were, but they show no signs of slowing down. Inspiring and insightful, here is the perfect read for every one of them. Lifelong runner Gail Waesche Kislevitz provides tips and motivation from 36 runners aged...

Andrew Murray has been running since 2005 when he realised that it might be a good way to see a bit of the world. Since then he has been placed first overall in races in the Arctic, the Sahara, Outer Mongolia and the jungle, amongst others. But in 2010...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781776969340Author Marcus B ColeFormat PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint IDB ProductionsPublisher IDB ProductionsWeight(grams) 308gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781735919317Author Tianna BartolettaFormat PaperbackPage Count 372Imprint CG Sports Management LLCPublisher CG Sports Management LLCWeight(grams)...