Running and jogging Books

Imagine having the brilliant journalist and prolific Christian author G.K. Chesterton as your daily jogging partner. This is precisely what Robert Moore-Jumonville did for over twelve years - he read LOTS of Chesterton's books and, during his daily...

Alfred Reynolds Downer was born at Shands Pen, May Pen, Clarendon a town in Jamaca , on January 23, 1873, and was baptised on June 1, 1873, by George William Downer, his uncle, then 'Island Curate' at St. Gabriel's, Four Paths, Clarendon. His...

A Great War period publication showing the value of marching as opposed to walking, and the benefits to civilians in posture, eliminating “shuffling” with regular and measured tread, and to co-ordinate movement. It is difficult to over...

This book isn't about achieving sub-3-hour marathons or maintaining a running streak for a decade. Instead, it's the narrative of an ordinary runner who laces up their shoes, steps out of the door, relishes the joy of running, but has also experienced...

In May of 1984, the summer Olympic Games will return to America. Jeff Dillon prepares to run in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Buffalo, New York.  He will face the deepest field ever assembled.  It is the pinnacle of his professional...

Get out of your head and live your life.  What began as a suicide note to a close circle of family and friends has been transformed into an unflinching account of the author's experience with suffering-both emotional and physical-and a snapshot of...

When I was nine years old, I loved sport and was captivated by watching the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. I swore to myself that, one day, I would do that race and win it. That was in 1984. For the next twenty-eight years I continued to love...

"Niente di serio, tutto personale."In questo libro troverete la collezione di tutti i disastri che affronta una madre single, abituata a superare le sue disavventure con spirito e caparbietà nel quotidiano assieme a un il sorriso e a un paio di scarpe...

In the summer of 1980, 34-year-old Jim Shapiro laced his shoes, checked the weather, and started off on a 3,000-mile run across America.  It was a minimalist adventure: from Dillon Beach, California to Central Park in New York, he carried what he...

My book will show you there's always hope with God. It will show you how my life went from being troubled to spending the vast majority of my younger years in and out of penitentiaries until at my lowest point I called on God and was ultimately led to...

"Many of us do not imagine ourselves being able to do big things in our lives, and yet somehow we do manage to achieve them." -  Denise Piercy, owner, Running ZoneDenise Piercy, owner, Running ZoneA Boston Marathon Journey: from average...

The Vol State 500k road race begins in Missouri, slants nonstop across Tennessee and ends on a mountain ledge in Georgia, touching five states altogether. Dallas Smith ran it twice, two years apart. He ran unsupported, finding his own food, water and...

“Suffering is an authentic part of the human experience. But a form of sport? ...what motivates someone to test himself like this?” - Joe De Sena, New York Times Best Selling Author and Founder of the Death Race and Spartan RaceIn the Green...

Encourage equality in sports by introducing your child to this coloring book that features female athletes. Coloring is an enjoyable experience and it attracts attention. It only makes sense to use it as the vehicle to express sensitive messages like...

Después del diagnóstico médico desalentador y saber que poco a poco perdería la movilidad en todo mi cuerpo, aceptar y asumir la dolorosa enfermedad y comprender el gran valor que tiene el dar un paso, sólo un paso a la vez y decidir que mientras pudiera...

Looking for everyday outdoor adventures in Sacramento? Look no further! In Mildly Scenic, author and outdoor enthusiast Ashley Shult Langdon gives you the inside scoop on Sacramento's best-kept secret: The Lower American River. We're talking grassy...

A 30 ans, épanoui dans ma vie familiale et professionnelle, le sport performance a été mis de côté.Mais un événement va réveiller le compétiteur qui sommeillait en moi et me faire basculer. Du running au triathlon, en passant par l'ultra-trail, je vais...

Roger Bannister was the first person to run the mile in under four minutes. Fifty years on, his status, not just as a champion athlete but also as a true British hero, a gentleman and an amateur from a 'golden era' in sport, retains its unblemished...

Todo esporte é cercado de histórias e curiosidades que todo amante do esporte gosta de conhecer e contar. Então, este livro mostra os principais momen

Blackheath Harriers (now Blackheath & Bromley Harriers AC) was founded in 1869, making it one of the oldest running clubs in the world. It's Club magazine, the Gazette, was first produced in 1898. Following the success of his first book, 'Hurrah for...

Like Son is the autobiographical story of a runner looking for the meaning behind his compulsive running habit.  Through races, travel, coaching and explorations on foot that pushed the boundaries of what he thought possible for himself, the author...

The Angler and Tourist's Guide to the Rivers, Lakes, and Remarkable Places in the Northern Counties of Scotland is a comprehensive guidebook written by Andrew Young in 1857. The book is intended for anglers and tourists who wish to explore the natural...

Holt's Shooting Calendar, Fisherman's Reference, and Sportsman's Record is a comprehensive guide for hunters and anglers, first published in 1883 by H. Holt. The book includes a shooting calendar, which outlines the best times of year to hunt various...

Have you ever wanted to run a 100km ultramarathon? And not just run it, but enjoy it and make it to the finish?But what will it take to improve your ultra running and achieve the results you want?The biggest challenge ultra runners face is not their lack...

From run training in the desert of Saudi Arabia via marathons in Bahamas or North Korea to Ironman triathlon in Austria and Malaysia, from Challenge Wanaka in New Zealand to swimming in the Antarctica or travelling to all countries of the world: The...

Thirty top athletes share running advice and stories that could help improve your own running. Ultra-running is on the rise year by year, and so are the standards being set. If you have ever run an ultra-marathon, you will understand how physically and...

Men in crisis often start running. It gives them a sense of control, a space to breathe. And it’s cheaper than a Porsche. Fat Man Running safely prepares you for marathon running. No matter how much you weigh or how fit you feel, it takes...

Ob Sie blutiger Anfänger sind und sich schon seit längerer Zeit vorgenommen haben, mit dem Laufen zu beginnen, oder nach einer längeren Pause nun wieder einsteigen möchten - mit diesem Ratgeber möchte ich Ihnen mittels der nötigen Motivation und...

Teach Yourself Parkour!This is a beginner's parkour training manual like no other.Essential parkour techniques are those which are safe to use on a whim. Like if you were running away from someone in an unfamiliar area.There are no fancy free-running...

Elevation was created by a team of leading university researchers who are passionate about athletic performance. Our mission is to develop the most scientifically advanced and effective training program. We aim to help you increase explosive strength and...

45 Recetas De Comidas Para Reducir Calambres Musculares: Elimine Los Calambres Musculares Finalmente Usando Nutrición Inteligente Y Una Ingesta De Vitaminas PrecisaPor Joe Correa CSNLos calambres musculares son una experiencia incómoda por...

Running is a fundamental human activity and holds an important place in popular culture. In recent decades it has exploded in popularity as a leisure pursuit, with marathons and endurance challenges exerting a strong fascination. Endurance Running　is the...

The Running Injury Roadmap is a tool to help you look at your behavior, apply your knowledge of training and make some simple changes and daily commitments to return to running faster. I wrote this for you because most of what I do with runners...

This book is like a salad bar.  Or a Chinese buffet.  Or even a little bit like a teenager’s locker in June. It’s filled with a little bit of this, a little bit of that and then a little bit of this again.  Author, Kim...

When Brendan Leonard decided to get serious about running in 2015, it only lasted a few weeks-the "getting serious" part, not the running part. Since running his first-ever ultramarathon race that year, he's logged thousands of miles on roads and on...

Can we really change the world by running? Or, can the way we use our bodies reflect or even initiate significant social change? How do we know that any changes observed are really significant? These are key questions which are now at the heart of...

"Was running a marathon with my wife a smart idea? Certainly not. We had two kids under the age of three and demanding jobs in tech. However, being smart was not my main concern. In our 4-year marriage, she'd been a rock. She nursed me through leukemia...

?All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.? (Edgar Allen Poe) I?ve learned to run on the ?high road.? If I come to a puddle, I do my best to go around it. If I can?t, I jump in with both feet. I?ve learned to notice and appreciate the beauty...

Your journey as a runner begins now. As the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tze stated, "The journey of 1000 miles begins with one step." In "Running Made Simple," the author delves into the myriad benefits of these simple yet transformative physical...

After a successful career as an attorney and business executive, Jason Romero hit rock bottom when he found himself divorced, unemployed, and in a deep depression after a degenerative eye condition rendered him blind with limited light perception...

"Strength Training For Runners" is a text written by an author that has more than a vested interest in the welfare of runners. He is a runner himself and is aware of what it takes to keep the body in shape and to prevent any sort of damage to

The 5th Lap is about breaking barriers to achieve short term and long term goals. This could apply to everyday life. Manuel Ruiz, against all odds achieved the ultimate American Dream. He came to this country without knowing the language and lived at the...