While the earliest evidence of organized running can be traced back to Egypt in 3800 BCE, the modern sport of track and field evolved from rural games and church and folk festivals, and rules were drawn up in the final quarter of the 19th century in those advanced societies where enough people had the leisure time to indulge their fancies.
A compelling resource for sports enthusiasts, this book places the life and athletic accomplishments of Jesse Owens within the context of race and American history in the early 20th century.
Renowned running coach Budd Coates presents Runner''s World Running on Air, a revolutionary yet simple training method based on rhythmic breathing to help runners at all experience levels improve their performance, prevent injury, and experience the joy of running.
The Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (known as FIRST) is dedicated to make running more accessible and limit overtraining and burnout while producing faster race times.
A New York City firefighter''s emotional and inspiring memoir of learning to run again after a debilitating accident
On the morning of December 22, 2005, Matt Long was cycling to work in the early morning when he was struck by and sucked under a 20-ton bus making an illegal turn.
With My Life on the Run, Bart Yasso--an icon of one of the most enduringly popular recreational sports in the United States--offers a touching and humorous memoir about the rewards and challenges of running.
A compelling resource for sports enthusiasts, this book places the life and athletic accomplishments of Jesse Owens within the context of race and American history in the early 20th century.
In The New Rules of Lifting for Women, authors Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe and Alwyn Cosgrove present a comprehensive strength, conditioning and nutrition plan destined to revolutionize the way women work out.
The first running book by a world''s leading pioneering running doctor and athlete, creator of the Air Force''s Efficient Running program--the result of more than three decades of study, practice, and science that shows us in clearly illustrated and accessible text how easy it is to run efficiently and injury-free, whether you''re in your 20s, 60s or 70s; for beginning runners and experienced marathoners.
While the earliest evidence of organized running can be traced back to Egypt in 3800 BCE, the modern sport of track and field evolved from rural games and church and folk festivals, and rules were drawn up in the final quarter of the 19th century in those advanced societies where enough people had the leisure time to indulge their fancies.
Now completely updated and revised--a new edition of the long-running marathon training guide that has helped more than half a million people reach their goals.
The inspiring stories of distance runners Elvin Kibet and Shadrack Kipchirchir and their determination to build meaningful lives as new American citizens.
From world-renowned adventurer and bestselling author of The Art of Resilience and The World's Fittest Book, comes the ultimate blueprint to building a bulletproof body.
Much has been written for popular consumption about the great moments, movements, and motives that have shaped the development of modern weightlifting and bodybuilding, but only since the 1970s has this literature received scholarly attention and respect.
Lace up and dive into the magnificent world of running with 5000 Facts About Running and Track — a sweeping, encyclopedic celebration of the oldest sport in human history.
Triathlon, die Kombination aus Schwimmen, Radfahren und Laufen, hat sich innerhalb von 40 Jahren zu einer der beliebtesten Ausdauersportarten entwickelt.
Triathlon, die Kombination aus Schwimmen, Radfahren und Laufen, hat sich innerhalb von 40 Jahren zu einer der beliebtesten Ausdauersportarten entwickelt.
Esta investigación explora la contribución de las prácticas recreativas, específicamente los Deportes Urbanos y Nuevas Tendencias (DUNT) (skateboarding, BMX y roller), a la apropiación del espacio público y la construcción de ciudadanía en la ciudad de Bogotá, Colombia.
In Run Forever, Boston Marathon winner and former Runner's World editor-in-chief Amby Burfoot shares practical advice and wisdom on how to run with greater joy and health for an entire lifetime.
Free Speed is coach Paul Eaglestone's breakthrough training method that combines efficient swimming technique with a pace-setting formula to achieve faster triathlons.
Free Speed is coach Paul Eaglestone's breakthrough training method that combines efficient swimming technique with a pace-setting formula to achieve faster triathlons.
