Athletics, gymnastics and related sports

Kelly Holmes made history when she brought home double gold in the 2004 Olympics, becoming a national hero.

In the summer that saw the first successful flight of the Zeppelin, a 140 acre site of scrubland in West London was transformed into the White City, which housed the 1908 Franco-British Exhibition - and a state-of-the-art stadium built to house the first London Olympics.

Race for the record!

Charles Burgess Fry, known as C.

Feel strong, toned and terrific with the latest moves in strength training Whether you're a beginner who doesn't know a barbell from a chocolate bar, a fitness junkie looking to expand your knowledge on weight training, or you're recovering from an injury and need to rebuild strength, this book is for you.

Feel strong, toned and terrific with the latest moves in strength training Whether you're a beginner who doesn't know a barbell from a chocolate bar, a fitness junkie looking to expand your knowledge on weight training, or you're recovering from an injury and need to rebuild strength, this book is for you.

La búsqueda de Gobi es la milagrosa historia de Dion Leonard, un corredor de ultramaratones experimentado que se encontró con una perrita callejera mientras competía en una carrera de 155 millas a través del desierto de Gobi en China.

Whats the secret of a great comeback?

This is the first book to critically examine the relationship between running events in local, national and international welfare policy, their marketing and management, and the resulting social impacts.

Swim, Bike, Run is the ultimate triathlon book, from Olympic heroes the Brownlee brothersThe Olympic Triathlon, Hyde Park, LondonAugust 7th 2012'We jogged to our positions on the pontoon: two brothers, side by side, the world and everyone we ever cared about looking on.

Have you ever wanted to live the Ironman dream of qualifying for the Hawaii Ironman - and completing it?

Have you ever wanted to run a 100km ultramarathon?

At the age of thirty-one, Lucy Fry was pretty certain she knew her limits.

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 thousand marathons in a thousand days to reach spiritual enlightenment.

Sunday Times Sports Book of the YearShortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year AwardWinner - Best New Writer at the British Sports Book AwardsAfter years of watching Kenyan athletes win the world's biggest races, from the Olympics to big city marathons, Runner's World contributor Adharanand Finn set out to discover just what it was that made them so fast - and to see if he could keep up.

The New York Times bestseller Eat and Run is "e;the inspiring story of an inspired man.

In an era when parents and kids are overwhelmed by a sports-crazed, win-at-all-costs culture, here is a comprehensive guide that helps parents ensure a positive sports experience for their children.

New York Times-Bestselling Author: An "e;enthralling"e; account of the three world-class athletes who became the first runners to break the four-minute mile (The New York Times Book Review).

“Beresini uncovers the growing sport’s most compelling characters and provides the most authoritative insiders’ guide to date.

The New York Times bestselling true story of an Australian ultramarathon runner and a little dog who formed an unbreakable bond in the middle of the Gobi desert.

Get insider tips on navigating the recruitment process Find the right school, the right program, the right coach, and the most money You're prepared for challenges on the athletic field.

Today's top athletes understand that meeting one's nutritional needs is critical when competing.

The way to a full-body workout with amazing results by mastering kettlebells Have you heard the buzz about the all-in-one strength and cardio workout that works every muscle in the body at once?

The way to a full-body workout with amazing results by mastering kettlebells Have you heard the buzz about the all-in-one strength and cardio workout that works every muscle in the body at once?

Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business.

Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business.

The legendary track and field Olympian with six medals to her name tells her ';inspiring and absorbing' story (Publishers Weekly).

First published in 1939, this volume translated into English the Danish work 'Den Specielle Gymnastrikteon'.

First published in 1939, this volume translated into English the Danish work 'Den Specielle Gymnastrikteon'.

This volume serves to expand theory-driven understandings of active sport tourism by showcasing five empirical studies examining a variety of active sport tourism contexts.

This volume serves to expand theory-driven understandings of active sport tourism by showcasing five empirical studies examining a variety of active sport tourism contexts.

Positive Pedagogy is an athlete-centred, inquiry-based approach that transforms the way we understand learning and coaching in sport.

Positive Pedagogy is an athlete-centred, inquiry-based approach that transforms the way we understand learning and coaching in sport.

WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023Good for a Girl is a joyful love letter to the running life, a raw personal narrative of growth and change, and gives voice to the often-silent experience of the female athleteLauren Fleshman was of the most decorated collegiate athletes of all time and a national champion as a pro, before becoming a coach for elite young female runners.

The last word on how to build a better body--from the late, great Mike MentzerWith his revolutionary "e;Heavy Duty"e; system, Mike Mentzer changed the way bodybuilders train, showing them that "e;less is more"e; when it comes to making great gains.

'Jenny Tough writes with the same talent, imagination, and sheer courage that she displays in her athletic endeavours.

When barefoot running guru Christopher McDougall takes in a neglected donkey, his aim is to get Sherman back to reasonable health.

Are you a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer, cross-country skier, or other athlete seeking greater endurance?

A seventh-generation Californian, Scott Tinley led the quintessential Golden State dream.

What will it take to run a marathon in less than two hours?

A unique series of Pilates strength-building exercises using the Swiss exercise ball, resistance bands, and weights*; From the bestselling author of Pilates on the Ball and Abs on the Ball*; Features specialized strength-training workouts for readers of all ages and fitness levels*; Chapters include check points to help readers set realistic goals and tips for physical educators, coaches, and Pilates teachersIn Strength Training on the Ball Colleen Craig shows readers of all fitness levels how to build strong bones, improve balance, and reduce body fat while toning and defining the body.